I have a flash of a memory walking back from nursery in a storm after that, 6 upwards. Little glimpses of school, the first time I can remember something with specificity I would have been around 9/10
Two days together. Check whether your nursery charges for bank holidays as I’d avoid Mondays if they do. I’m surprised you haven’t already had to confirm what days they’re in though; I had to do that when I registered him almost a year before he started.
Package Travel Regs allow the operator to move you to a similar or better quality of accommodation, even if it was miles out of resort or lacking specific facilities that you require. Of course you need to be informed of this beforehand, though they wouldn’t typically require your consent.
Thanks for this I guess the issue for me is they haven't moved me, I booked one advertised hotel and they never actually booked me there at all, they booked me in a different hotel from the start which feels like false advertisement
This will come down to the terms and conditions, Does it say ANYWHERE (you need to check with a fine tooth comb) that you may be placed in an alternative place of accommodation?
Thanks for the reply. Yes it does say it can change, but I have to agree it and have alternatives etc. Obviously I have booked one thing and they have yet to inform me of any change.
You can absolutely do this. You will need to pay full fare for the child rather than the 'admin fee' but overall cheaper than doing that and an extra seat
My daughter was in a workplace nursery and then we lost her place when I was made redundant. For this reason I generally think it's best to have a nursery close to home rather than close to work, in case your employment changes. My daughter, who was 2 at the time, was fine with the change and quickly settled and made new friends. She'll have some familiar faces when she goes to school as there's a few children at the new nursery who will go to the same school, which is reassuring as hopefully it'll make the change easier.
Walk her up and down the plane, in my experience, all other passengers stop to say hello to them, they have a little chat and we keep moving. In the seatbelts stay on moments, whatever you can do to survive, toys, TV, those water colouring books are great!
I think early intervention won't hurt anything! I contacted our health visitor when our LO was 8mo no babbling, they told me nothing to be concerned about yet and they were right, 20 months and I can't keep this kid from talking
I would advocate for leaving her in little stints. She's going through a really normal phase and wants her mum all the time, but hey you need some sanity!! My LO did this and it took a while for him to grow out of it, we did little stints, always said goodbye, mum will be back in x minutes. Yes he was upset, but he did recover and usually in quicker and quicker times. Even now in full toddlerhood he'll occasionally be upset by me leaving but the mum will be back in 1 minute helps him!
When I worked briefly with a homeless charity they insisted that there isn't any such thing as 'homeless people', there are people who are homeless. The point was to say that every one is different, and they are not a category. This is NOT to snipe at or 'correct' OP, it's to ask everyone to consider that each homeless person has their own back-story and needs. So it's very hard to give a generic answer.
Mm wasn't the original statement she'd be back in the public after EASTER? Which is March in 2024, so not really summer. Unless they were being very very vague but I thought the implication was that right after Easter she'd be back to "work".
I appreciate and know the worries I've been there! Always ask yourself have you ever met an adult who can't hold their own head up? One way or another they're gonna get there, tummy time can be really great, but if it's stressing everyone involved, throw it out.
Something I read in the book you wish your parents had read...accept your oldests feelings around the new situation. There may be a lot of people saying oh you must live being a big brother/sister! If your kid takes a minute to adjust accept the new feelings and don't try and push a narrative oh how great it all is, if they're finding it tough, empathise with them!
That is incredibly frustrating! Have you tried the, I feel x when you y type of conversation? E.g. I feel really frustrated when you ask me what to do with baby in the morning. The resentment build up is real and it sounds like it's a mental load type situation and him possible trying to see if you'll get up with baby. Something that works for my husband and I is shift. So when baby wasn't sleeping we would have shifts I would sort all wake ups until 3am then he was after 3am, the next night reverse, in your case with breastfeeding you'd need to keep it more consistent but it really helped us!
You just have to go with the flow on flight days and be prepared for absolutely everything. Let them fall asleep when they fall asleep. Make no plans. It's stressful enough without planning.
I have a flash of a memory walking back from nursery in a storm after that, 6 upwards. Little glimpses of school, the first time I can remember something with specificity I would have been around 9/10
Two days together. Check whether your nursery charges for bank holidays as I’d avoid Mondays if they do. I’m surprised you haven’t already had to confirm what days they’re in though; I had to do that when I registered him almost a year before he started.
Seconded on avoiding Mondays, so many bank Holidays paid for before I switched to Tuesday Wednesday!
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Package Travel Regs allow the operator to move you to a similar or better quality of accommodation, even if it was miles out of resort or lacking specific facilities that you require. Of course you need to be informed of this beforehand, though they wouldn’t typically require your consent.
Thanks for this I guess the issue for me is they haven't moved me, I booked one advertised hotel and they never actually booked me there at all, they booked me in a different hotel from the start which feels like false advertisement
This will come down to the terms and conditions, Does it say ANYWHERE (you need to check with a fine tooth comb) that you may be placed in an alternative place of accommodation?
Thanks for the reply. Yes it does say it can change, but I have to agree it and have alternatives etc. Obviously I have booked one thing and they have yet to inform me of any change.
Someone else said you could do this with some airlines too so if it’s an option I’ll probably just book the extra seat for my child.
You can absolutely do this. You will need to pay full fare for the child rather than the 'admin fee' but overall cheaper than doing that and an extra seat
My daughter was in a workplace nursery and then we lost her place when I was made redundant. For this reason I generally think it's best to have a nursery close to home rather than close to work, in case your employment changes. My daughter, who was 2 at the time, was fine with the change and quickly settled and made new friends. She'll have some familiar faces when she goes to school as there's a few children at the new nursery who will go to the same school, which is reassuring as hopefully it'll make the change easier.
Thanks for this, we're in the process of arranging visits, one has a slightly better ofsted rating than his current
Commenting to follow, unfortunately I have no tips and our child is absolutely feral before bed
I had this, but from ovo turned out to be a scam. Make sure you only ring the official British gas number, nothing from the letter!
Walk her up and down the plane, in my experience, all other passengers stop to say hello to them, they have a little chat and we keep moving. In the seatbelts stay on moments, whatever you can do to survive, toys, TV, those water colouring books are great!
Hey, not for everyone, but if you get to the point of considering sleep training
I think early intervention won't hurt anything! I contacted our health visitor when our LO was 8mo no babbling, they told me nothing to be concerned about yet and they were right, 20 months and I can't keep this kid from talking
I would advocate for leaving her in little stints. She's going through a really normal phase and wants her mum all the time, but hey you need some sanity!! My LO did this and it took a while for him to grow out of it, we did little stints, always said goodbye, mum will be back in x minutes. Yes he was upset, but he did recover and usually in quicker and quicker times. Even now in full toddlerhood he'll occasionally be upset by me leaving but the mum will be back in 1 minute helps him!
Hello! If sleep training is something you'd consider (it's not for everyone)
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Two options that may help, sink baths for a little while and getting in the tub with him! Hope this helps 😊
What age group are you looking to survey?
When I worked briefly with a homeless charity they insisted that there isn't any such thing as 'homeless people', there are people who are homeless. The point was to say that every one is different, and they are not a category. This is NOT to snipe at or 'correct' OP, it's to ask everyone to consider that each homeless person has their own back-story and needs. So it's very hard to give a generic answer.
Never thought of this, but a really valid point
Mm wasn't the original statement she'd be back in the public after EASTER? Which is March in 2024, so not really summer. Unless they were being very very vague but I thought the implication was that right after Easter she'd be back to "work".
They never said which easter, they clearly mean easter 2052
I appreciate and know the worries I've been there! Always ask yourself have you ever met an adult who can't hold their own head up? One way or another they're gonna get there, tummy time can be really great, but if it's stressing everyone involved, throw it out.
Something I read in the book you wish your parents had read...accept your oldests feelings around the new situation. There may be a lot of people saying oh you must live being a big brother/sister! If your kid takes a minute to adjust accept the new feelings and don't try and push a narrative oh how great it all is, if they're finding it tough, empathise with them!
That is incredibly frustrating! Have you tried the, I feel x when you y type of conversation? E.g. I feel really frustrated when you ask me what to do with baby in the morning. The resentment build up is real and it sounds like it's a mental load type situation and him possible trying to see if you'll get up with baby. Something that works for my husband and I is shift. So when baby wasn't sleeping we would have shifts I would sort all wake ups until 3am then he was after 3am, the next night reverse, in your case with breastfeeding you'd need to keep it more consistent but it really helped us!
You just have to go with the flow on flight days and be prepared for absolutely everything. Let them fall asleep when they fall asleep. Make no plans. It's stressful enough without planning.
Take all the snacks from your local supermarket aisle and crumble them all over yourselves. That's half the amount you'll be facing