srisky

This is a bit if a long read but quite inspiring. Something I know I take for granted http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26260978

This may help: http://www.argos.co.uk/worldbookday?cmpid=AR366HDR01016TA1&_$ja=tsid:11693%7Cprd:%7Ccat:AR366&ET_cid=3087138&ET_rid=338641618

Hmmm, maybe the way forward is to limit the books read in the month leading up to World book day to those that have only human characters, preferably in stripes or other 'normal' attire!

Yes and kids are only 3y and 11 months!

Or childminder/nanny so you can son can be with you during the day? Also means once he starts school drop offs and pick ups won't be an issue. It all depends on whether you will enjoy looking after other people's children and the responsibility that goes with it.

Ole Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > srisky, I did not mean to open up a nursing/doctor > debate and I don't think I implied that doctors > don't make any difference to a patient's comfort > but I still think that by virtue of their job > description on a day to day basis nurses have a > greater impact on a patient's care. I think we are using different definitions of quality of life and patient care, hence differing opinion! If you mean nurses have more time at the bedside then yes, I agree. Back to the point of the thread...!

Ole Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'd go for nursing rather than doctor as I > think you can make more difference to a person's > quality of life as a nurse and still specialise in > a clinical area. I disagree completely with that statement. I think both careers have a massive impact on patient's quality of life both directly and indirectly depending on the specialty and role - a cardiologist definitely has a direct impact. Doctors and nurses are inextricably linked and the delivery of care can not be separated in this way. I digress! Anyway, if you do nursing when you wanted to do medicine you may still regret your career choice and vice versa. Depending on your original degree and subsequent training you can do a fast track medical degree (3-4 years rather than 5-6years?). BUT it's a long long slog after qualification with many many many hours of work in your free time.

Ah I see, I know CP park/penge common well.

Oily Telly Tyke Wrote: --------------------------------------------------- > I've commented on Penge threads here before and my > thoughts remain the same - it's great! BJ has sold > it very well and accurately but he's right prices > are flying up. This is probably a silly question but on another thread you said Penge has a massive park - which one is it?

First no-coat day, felt good walking with the warm sun on my back

Maybe I was lucky but on Thursday I managed to go from 6th in the queue to speaking to a receptionist within 5min at 8am. I then managed to get an appointment for my son at 10.30 that day and we were seen by the GP at 10.40. Hopefully, this is a sign that the service is improving, although they have always been quite good at appointments for children.

Also, try increasing the gauge on the boiler that controls the temperature of the water going to your radiators.

You are selling it well, Bovine Juice! What is it like in terms of crime and the intangible 'feeling safe'? Is it generally OK walking back from Penge East/Kent House/Clock House at e.g 9pm? I appreciate nowhere in London will be devoid of crime and I know ED certainly isn't.

Thanks for all the info. From googling, streetview etc I agree Penge is not a beauty yet and the range of shops are not that dissimilar to Rye Lane (KFC, MacD, 99p store etc) but housing-wise there is more bang for your buck. JulieW, our children are the same age so I am guessing we are looking for similar things in an area - would you be able to elaborate on the positive things you have heard about the Penge? Good luck on the offer! Ladywotlunches - I found the article, thanks very much.

Reviving this thread as we are outgrowing our home. Hubby is put off by the name(!) but the transport links are fab. I'll drive there at some point to look around but would value the views of anyone living there with young kids.

Some rear facing seats go from birth to 25 kg, maybe more so that would be suitable if your baby is still under 9 kg but you want to buy a car seat for the longer term.

Golf & Baby Jogger City Mini. We have a 3 yr old and 11 month old and both car & buggy have served us well since the birth of our elder child. We have added a roof box (as much cheaper than buying a bigger car just for boot space) since the younger one was born. Happy shopping!

Beware of times they receive delivery of their goods - listening to the delivery van/lorry beep as it reverses, doors slamming & crates unloading at 5am could quite become annoying quite quickly!

That's quite depressing. ETA: no. 14 really isn't that bad, sonetimes it's the only way you get to eat.

srisky Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There's a another thread in Family Discussion > http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?2 > 9,1212745 but thanks for starting a thread in the > Lounge, which will attract a wider audience on > EDF. Sorry, Fl0wer, that was not meant as a criticism although I can see how it would seem that way. Definitely worth having this topic highlighted in both family discussion & the lounge. Thanks both for bringing it to our attention.

How about just having a childminder who will take him to different playgroups and activities so he is still exposed to larger groups on the background of a smaller, cosier environment of childminding? It'll probably be easier for you too, rather than switching from one to another during the week. Keep him on nursery waiting lists if you can, as once he is 2+ he may prefer the social aspect of a nursery environment.

There's a another thread in Family Discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,1212745 but thanks for starting a thread in the Lounge, which will attract a wider audience on EDF.

Have those that are offered places so close to the start of term, or even after, been offered place elsewhere in the first round that they have rejected? If not, it must be pretty stressful waiting for a place to come up so close to the start of term & even worse if the term has already started.

Thank you all for your answers and PMs - very helpful & food for thought.

Here's the link to the thread I started a couple of days ago as a potential employer, which may answer some of your questions: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,1262798