Jem

Jeez I'm up googling "little red riding hood outfits" at 2am... Need to get more sleep, Take in the suggested fav book (we know that's never going to wash!) and think more carefully about what I input into search engines! Some very adult content returned leaving me feeling like I should encourage a bit more lady Macbeth... Less disney...

Just wanted to say thank you for our unique handmade card... My daughter asked if she can do more, a big hit! So you'll see us back no doubt! Jem

Thank god you've posted this! It's not just us going through this... I find tantrums are worse at the end of the day (tired) or if she hasn't eaten well. I had some pretty epic paddy's and my 3yo started wetting herself during them (attention seeking behaviour) I ended up getting the health visitor involved who was very helpful at suggesting tactics for deflating the situation, What worked for my daughter was completely ignoring the tantrum behaviour and then massively over praising every single ounce of good from being able to calm down to good listening etc etc and finally getting to shall we read a story/play with play dough/make some cakes now... I tried everything and this really helped, but it didn't happen overnight.

My daughter will be 4 in August and we still get the epic meltdowns but they are much more manageable and short lived now. But I do second they do indeed flair up when I have made her do something she doesn't want to do like brushing teeth, leaving somewhere she is having fun (despite warnings) or for a while there going to nursery...!

Oh and also buy/borrow (i can lend it to you) the book 'my big shouty day' http://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Shouting-Day-Rebecca-Patterson/dp/1780080069 It initially made my daughter cross because it was a little it too close to home but ultimately helped her understand a little better! And ends on a really sweet positive note. Good luck!

Ooooo lucky you... If it were me I'd book a spa day, take a book and make the best use of the facilities with a bit of lunch. Wowcher or groupon might be worth a look at for some cheap deals. Shopping for self is always impossible with kids so purchasing some much needed clothes would also be on my list! Enjoy your week

Jem

Any other BT customers having problems with thier BB and phone line due to a supposed damaged cable? or just me? may take until 25th to fix apparently?? Boo hiss!

Thanks Simon, I've sent you a PM.

Hi,

anyone found a rather tatty looking well loved bunny dropped somewhere on the hill behind the horniman (westwood park) This bunny must be on his last life!! I have 'done' a drive by with no luck just hoping someone maybe took him in. Quite sad as he's been with us for 3 years :(

Thank you

Completely agree... I have a toddler that wants to walk everywhere and its horrible to have to steer her out of the way of some dog poo that someone hasn't bothered to pick up! And its not the pittball dog owners you think it would be - I saw some dulwich private school teens skulk away from their dogs poo last summer, right after it pooed right behind my little girl. Disgusting. More needs to be done, just not sure of the solution?