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I had the same problem with my son. In the first couple of weeks we had a few playdates with a couple of boys the same age at the nursery so I think this might have helped. We didn't know anybody else with children at the nursery so I asked the nursery staff if I could leave my contact details with some other Mums (especially Mums of the more confident children). After a couple of weeks my son was running into nursery without looking back! Best of luck...

What a lovely experience for them! However, I think these parents have paid a good price for this experience, I'm not sure you'd get this service on the NHS but maybe I'm wrong?

Sorry, just noticed you didn't want to go back to France so forget the above!

Hi! Can't do much better than this place... http://www.campinglesormes.com/english%20pages/index.html

Really depends on your budget but here are a few recommendations for some places in the U.K. Bath- as it's a fantastic place with lots to see and it's easy to get to by train. http://www.thermaebathspa.com/treatments/ourtreatments/mumstobe/ http://www.thequeensberry.co.uk/index.php http://www.royalcrescent.co.uk/ Babington House is a real treat. http://www.babingtonhouse.co.uk/ These places are nice too that are in the Cotswolds... http://www.cotswoldhouse.com/ http://www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/property/the_swan_hotel?/swan Or either of these places as they are just over an hours drive from East Dulwich. http://www.theoldebell.co.uk/home.php http://www.thecrownamersham.com/ You could always do Paris or Barcelona but perhaps not the best if you want to relax. Have fun!

Sounds like the same guy that conned me out of ?20 last summer! I accepted his offer to trim the hedge in my front garden and when he was quarter of the way through I paid him as I had to go out. Needless to say when I got back the hedge still looked the same and he was nowhere to be seen! Felt very stupid but have learnt a lesson!

Thanks for all these wonderful suggestion people! Time to shop....

Help, I have no clue! Do you have a 9 year old girl? What does she really want for Christmas? I have a ?30 budget....

Hi! You could well be in the early stages of labour! The same happened to me, I was going in for an induction but they gave me sweep the afternoon before and it all started that evening, I gave birth the next day at 10.50am. I'm afraid I don't have any advise on induction as I avoided it but you shouldn't feel pressured into it but at the same time they're the experts. All I say when it comes to anything to do with pregnancy or motherhood is go with your own instincts! I wish you all the luck in the world and just think - you could be meeting your gorgeous baby tomorrow! :)

Hi! I am about to employ a mothers help for 2 days a week (12 hours total) but am confused about what she will be entitled to when it comes to holiday and sick leave? She'll be paid cash in hand so do I still pay her if she phones sick and how many days paid holiday a year is she entitled to if any? Any advise would be much appreciated. Thanks

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Thanks Thelonious, that was very interesting as it was confusing me rather!

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We stayed at The Bath Arms in Crockerton, Dorset which is right by Longleat Safari Park! The room is big enough for all of you and the breakfast was amazing! I'd recommend this place to anyone! http://www.batharmscrockerton.co.uk/rooms.html

Hi! I have recommended to 2 friends to use nipple shields while feeding, with 1 success out of the 2, so it might be worth a try! You breast feed while wearing the shield and then the baby (might) get used to the silicone feel and move onto bottles with no problem. http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Nipple-Shields_334235/ Best of luck!