Fuschia

I am afraid that a good part of the problem is current govt and its focus on free schools Expansion of school places to meet increased demand is in chaos

Can you get an emergency px via seldoc and pick up the neocate from westbury chemist in street ham? Hope you get it sorted X

My oldest has a plain bum bag that he uses as you describe. Ideally such a bag could also clip onto a scooter or bike The bags made by mini micro are very expensive Any bag would need an internal zipped pocket to keep money safe

Mine usually attend Avp but have been to hdo. They tried fit for sport and seemed happy but there no were sibling discounts and I found out to my cost that you can't book on Sunday evening, even online you have to book by Friday if you want to send them Monday. Both Avp and hdo can be contacted by email over a weekend, which is an advantage

If you have a Lewisham library card, children swim for free

JBoylen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do I need a neoprene suit for Forest Hill for my > daughter? I tend to wrap mine up well because they lose heat so quickly

I think all fusion pools it's one under 5 per adult, or 2 5+

I always put my littlest one in his wetsuit everywhere except Peckham

On ll same side as the hospice shops, down towards gg roundabout We find them quite tolerant at quiet times Can get hummous and pitta as soon as you sit down which is a boon Sharing several meze keeps everyone happy and mr f gets grilled meat - I am a veggy but like lots of little dishes like cacik, grilled halloumi, borek

We like hisar, and the meze Lends itself to child friendly eating

There's no restrictions around the park. There are various dropped kerbs though, and wardens swoop quite often. So be careful about those

By the end of school holidays I usually feel as if I am going bonkers, but I know one day I will miss it.

Which suddenly made me think of this

My 2 yo has always loved to be held and carried, but at the moment he wants to be continually in my arms, and it is hard work. While trying to wash my hair in the shower earlier while holding a naked and slippery toddler, I just stopped for a minute and thought how deliciously snuggly his little body is and how his head just nestles in the crook of my neck. Wont be long till he is long and leggy like the others. He will never again be that little heavy bundle I used to drape over my shoulder or who would sleep on my chest. I think today when all 4 are fighting for a slice of my lap, I will try to stop and appreciate the cuddles for the joy they are.

Thing is, trying to use brute force doesn't save time in the end really. I get so impatient sometimes when my little one is insisting on using my keys to open my car door himself, but wrestling them out of his hand and trying to bundle him into his car seat just ends up taking longer. Needs must sometimes, but I do try just to take a deep breath and go at toddler pace if I can

Margot Sunderland, psychologist and author of 'the science of parenting' speaks of toddler distress tantrums vs 'little Nero' tantrums snd the stages of infant brain development that a child needs before they can overcome the feelings themselves Googling 'little Nero tantrums' comes up with Lots of interesting reading http://attachedparents.livejournal.com/648806.html for eg

Sb, put his clothes handy for the front door. When you want to leave the house allow an extra 15m - when you star getting your coats on he will suddenly want to get dressed and you can do it on the door mat If he still doesn't cooperate, stick his stuff in your bag and let him pick his way down your path in his bare feet

I think I saw something in what's on recently fit adults in ed - eos dance school? Or try push studios?

McAlpine in camberwell - though adult classes are Friday morning

We took two car seats and a booster to Egypt It does make for a lot of luggage Used a car seat bag but wrapping in a bin bag would do

Interesting baths with bicarbonate in Shaving foam with food colouring Bath crayons Taking dolls in the bath to wash

Ah sorry, see you said toddler Sing and sign Prob not relevant Book start, children's centres will have regular attendees

Sing and sign is worth signing up for Apart from that I would stuck to the horniman, one o clock clubs, children's centres, libraries, book start ...

There are quite a few holiday activities listed - cake decorating, sewing as well as http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?6,1081254

Crystal palace one o clock club On morning and afternoon Outside area, painting, craft, lots of toys, playhouse Tea and coffee available A Car park is next door - get into the club via the park side of car park