Cheryl_M

Dulwich library do storytime from 10-12pm every Thursday and I also think there is another session in the afternoon around 3pm. They have lots of toys to play with, obviously lots of books to read! Also have a big table with different craft things to make each week and a 20 minute story time and singing at the end. Its all free too!

Brilliant! Try answering your phone and replying to peoples messages instead of your idiotic behaviour on here!

Hi ladies! Grace and I are free all day Saturday so let me know what the plans are and we'll be there! Cheryl x

jennyh Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I understand the comments regarding cafes catering > for kids but I think part of the reason that so > many of the cafes are over-run with buggies is > because the area is lacking in a space that is big > enough and that caters specifically for that > market. > As a parent of 2 young kids I hate having to > squeeze into small places that are inappropriate > such as Blue Mountain, (formerly) Lucas and Duck > Egg because you know that its not really geared up > for hordes of children and you have to shuffle > around apologising for your buggies being in the > way etc. I welcome a big space that has been well > thought out and meets the needs of the huge > population of young kids in East Dulwich and would > imagine that if it is a success it will free up > all the other cafes for people who don't have kids > to sit peacefully or work etc. All in all it has > to be a good thing, particularly because the old > cafe was rarely busy and didnt work. As someone > said before, its great that it is being used! Very well said :)

bkkmei Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My husband took our two boys to a cafe on a busy > Sunday morning once, and as soon as they walked in > this man started muttering about noisy kids etc. > I grant you, my boys are not the quietest but they > would have settled down after a few minutes. > Anyhow, my husband made sure they were seated far > from the man then went to get some water. Man was > still muttering as my husband passed close by. > Summary of ensuing conversation: > Husband: "Is there a problem?" > Man: "I didn't come to a cafe to hear loads of > kids shouting and screaming" > Husband: "Well you better f*** off then hadn't > you." > > I'd never have dared done that! I would have just > been really hypersensitive and tried to shush my > kids to whisper-level. And silently fumed with > myself wishing I'd told the man to f*** off. > Should add that kids were out of earshot of > conversation. My husband hardly ever swears! Good on your husband for confronting the man and ending it all within 10 seconds!

This makes me so mad! I really feel for you and I know I would have felt upset with people interfering. People seem to forget we were all kids at one point in our life!

Apparently its really hot this weekend so lets hope so! Its been open the last few times I've been there.

I had to cut out bread and pasta and as much sugar as I can, although still find it difficult! I eat more oily fish and stuff like quinoa. I'm 43 and have tried so many different lotions and potions but went back to good old Dermaologica Daily Microfoliant then moisturise with Organic Rosehip Oil. It seems to have done the trick but I completely understand your frustration!

Thanks for all your messages everyone! So now I'm closing the door but we're both ok with it so there is no stress or unhappiness from either side. We lie in her bed and read a couple of stories, have a cuddle and talk about our day for a few minutes then I leave the room. I think I was beating myself up for being a bad Mum closing the door but actually its never bothered her and at least that way she understands that its bedtime. Phew!

I had the same thing too! My LO is 2.5 years old now and I think I've finally got my skin back to the way it is, if not better. I basically had to change everything, my cleanser/moisturiser etc., my eating habits and drink lots more water. I'm assuming its hormonal?

Thanks for your messages! Minder -- I leave the door slightly ajar and she has that menacing look on her face then I know she's thinking "ah we're gonna play that game again!" Saffron -- I know she will definitely feel my frustration and that's why its upsetting me because I need to calm down. We're up at 530/6am so its a long day and my tiredness takes over everything by the time bedtime comes along. I suppose I'll just have to ride it out and hopefully I can write back soon with things have changed for the better!

I apologise for starting a new thread on this as I'm sure there have been plenty in the past but by this time of the day I don't have much patience or energy for anything! My 2.5 year old daughter who is an angel (most of the time) is playing games at bedtime. When we first turned her cot into a bed, she loved it. However the novelty soon wore off and now, 2 months later, I'm spending my evenings constantly putting her back to bed until after roughly, 15-20 times of doing it, I close the door, wait 30 mins until she's asleep, then open it. She doesn't really care whether I close the door, because she eventually falls asleep anyway, but I'm super-sensitive and its upsetting me. Adding to that I'm losing my temper with her, which I know is a horrible thing to do anytime, never mind at bedtime. So any advice please? Should I just close the door anyway as soon as I put her to bed? Can't bear the thought of that but wondered of people's opinion, or do I have to carry on for another goodness knows how many months and hope that she will get bored? Three Day Nanny programme said any bad habits can be broken in 3 days. Nonsense!

Hi there. I moved to Sydenham Hill last November from East Dulwich. It wasn't an easy move, as like you, I loved East Dulwich. Then I discovered Crystal Palace! Its fab and will definitely move there when my contract ends! Its got a fantastic park with a dinosaur trail and city farm, fab antique shops, great cafes/bars/restaurants, which are all buzzing even during weeknights. Really nice chilled out vibe as you're walking around the area. Sometimes ED can be a bit hectic and stuck-up but Crystal Palace is a little gem. Haven't looked into schools yet but heard there are a few great ones to choose from e.g. Eliot Bank and Kelvin Grove. Good luck!

So glad I came across this thread full of invaluable advice! My 2 year old daughter is fascinated with the loo also at the moment and always tells me when she's done a wee or poo, so I'm gonna be on lockdown at home this week in the hope that we can do it all with minimal stress. Its also good to know that I shouldn't panic if it doesn't work and go back to it in a couple of months!

ED definitely needs this so really looking forward to it opening!

Lochie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think you can self refer for CBT? > > I have had anxiety issues for years and still do > but CBT really helped. It is something I have > learned to live with and if ever it is bad the CBT > techniques are really valuable. > > Meditation/mindfulness also useful to help focus > on the moment rather than what may or may not lie > ahead. I was recommended this book by the Maudsley > where I have had CBT, it is very easy to read and > will strike a chord if you do suffer from > anxiety: > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Worry-Cure-worrying-start- > living/dp/0749927240/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qi > d=1388353889&sr=1-1&keywords=the+worry+cure > > I hope you feel better soon I completely agree with Lochie. After having my daughter 2 years ago, I suffered quite bad anxiety attacks and was referred to the Maudsley but didn't have to wait too long for an appt. Had sessions every 2 weeks for around 6 months. The information, advice and tools given to me were invaluable. Like Lochie, I still suffer now and again but I can deal with it and carry on with my life. I was also advised to read The Worry Cure which is good to read through. I hope you don't have to wait too long for your referral. Either way I have no doubt it will be worthwhile. Good luck and feel better soon :)

That's a shame as I have a ticket to spare but its for 4:40pm :(

Thank you for this, just managed to get a ticket!

I can definitely recommend Baby Sensory too! My daughter is 2 next month and has been to numerous classes but none are nowhere near as professional and well-run as Chee Shan's!

Ok great. I'll do it now. Thank you!

Apologies if this thread is in the wrong place but thought it would be good to hear thoughts from everyone! I'm flat hunting for myself and my 2 year old daughter and to say our search has been disappointing is an understatement. I've lived in East Dulwich for nearly 3 years but it's become too expensive for me. The problem I'm having with estate agents and private landlords is that I only work 2 days per week so my income is made up of 50% salary and 50% housing benefit and working tax credit. This is classed as 'DSS' and I'm sure most of you have seen this term on the majority of adverts. I chose to work part-time to be with my daughter for the first couple of years of her life but will most definitely be going into full- time employment next year. Unfortunately my relationship with my daughter's father broke down which is why I feel in a rut. I work as a Desk Top Publisher for a management consultants so I hate to be put into the same category as someone who sits on their backside claiming benefits! I have great references from both my current landlord and my employer so I'm completely genuine. I feel so deflated and helpless right now so would appreciate any helpful comments or advice.

Someone kindly left a tricylce in Goose Green playpark on Wednesday afternoon with a note to say "help yourself, this is no longer needed". My daughter spotted it straight away, we took it home and now can't get her off it! Just wanted to say a big thank you to the generous parent :)

Have to say I'm slightly hooked on the progamme! My daughter is 2 in December but definitely worth taking notes on table manners and hitting, which unfortunately I'm slowly starting to experience more of :(

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Hi there I'm in the same boat and a friend told me there is somewhere down Peckham High Street that do repairs. Does anyone else know of this? If not, I'll try to get more info for you and let you know!