Children walking to school alone

Dear NappyValleyNetter,

“How big is a pint?”

The question was from my youngest and not entirely out of context as I was cooking in the kitchen whilst she played with my iPad.

“About this much,” I gestured to a measuring jug on the counter, “do you want to help?”

“No,” she replied staring at her screen, “only Daddy says he is going out for some pints if he can get away.”

There was a pause.

“Does one person drink it or do they share?”

Although I could answer her questions, on the other I had no idea what she was talking about.

“Look”, she continued holding up the iPad, “all of Daddies messages keep popping up, I can see what his friends are talking about.”

Before I could react it buzzed again.

”And why would anyone eat a ruby?” she asked.

I retrieved the tablet before worse could appear just as a smug Mr NVN waddled into the kitchen tapping his brand new iPhone.

“Before you ask the answer is no,” I said typing away on the iPad, “and if this works in reverse I’ve just told your friends you’re grounded until you work out how to stop your messages showing on every gadget in our house.”

Here’s what you’ve been talking about this week on NappyValleyNet…

Should a year 5 child be walking to school alone? M.’s child used to but now they’re concerned given the news of muggings and would like your thoughts (read more).

Some really interesting advice and responses to W’s recent post about where she and her child stand if she’s not married to her partner? (read more).

J. has posted about what is replacing Jack Will’s on Northcote Road and S. has some foodie recommendations around Battersea Rise (read more).

Sticking with shops – Katie & Jo on Bellevue Road has rebranded as POM – congratulations! (read more)

M. is interested in microblading – who do you recommend? (read more) This is NOT roller blading for small people – it’s a beauty treatment !

O. asks if anyone has used the new Mathnasium yet on Northcote Road? (read more) Oooh is that like a mind gym?

Whilst we are on the subject on brains and children – J. has posted an interesting link asking whether screen time means our children are going backwards in sports and physical skills? (read more)

If you use it a lot, you may want to have your say on the Chivalry Road playground improvement plan (read more). Or are all they all indoors watching screens?

Y. has realised her private health cover includes maternity care. Wow – you could be in the bed next to Ms Markle! Any experiences of private consultants at St Thomas’s for her third C-section? (read more)

S. asks for your recommendations on who to use to update their wills? (read more).

And G. has posted about the updated Northcote Library redevelopment plans (read more).

T. is looking for a new NHS dentist in Balham – any ideas of a top tooth treater? (read more)

Plans have been revealed for the demolition of deprived estates near Clapham Junction and regeneration worth £1.4bn (read more).

Interesting updates on the signage about pick up/drop off at Clapham Junction station and the risk of fines (read more). Sneaky.

News that workers on SWR are due to strike again (read more). Really? They NEVER strike!

Wandsworth Enterprise Month is offering support and business advice for those working locally in the food industry (read more).

A stand-up comedy night in Tooting is to raise money for the Wandsworth Food Bank (read more).

C. is a new aupair in Tooting Bec and would like to meet other aupairs (read more). Go to the comedy night!

D. is looking for newborn photography models under 21 days – oh so small! (read more)

And staying with newborns, A. has posted about using a cardboard box instead of a crib – it’s all the rage in Finland apparently (read more).

Nurturing Mums Postnatal Classes run in Balham and Earlsfield and are a great way to meet other new mums and to get to grips with new baby things like sleeping and weaning (and even cardboard boxes!). Next courses start early March (read more).

L. is running a 6-week social skills and communications course for teens in Wimbledon (read more). Teens communicate???

2. asks if you have any personal trainer recommendations around Battersea Park for her husband who’s approaching 40. Oh so young! (read more)

M. would love your suggestions for good pubs off the M4 near Reading (read more).

It’s your last chance to sign up to Home-Start Wandsworth’s next volunteering training course starting at the end of February (read more).

We have a clear blue sky full of House & Garden posts

S. has posted about their recent loft conversion with some helpful advice (read more).

If you’re thinking of redoing a bathroom, take a look at these top tips and inspiration from Clara Bee (read more).

B. is looking for a builder/damp specialist urgently (read more).

R. is hunting for a local locksmith – not urgent – so doesn’t want to pay excessive call-out charges (read more).

S. is after builder recommendations for a smallish renovation in Clapham (read more).

A. needs a window cleaner (read more). Cue banjo!

H.’s lovely cleaner would love more hours in the area and comes highly recommended! (read more)

And art consultant Louisa Warfield, has written a great piece for us on how to hang a gallery wall, so if you’d like to create that look at home, read on..(read more).

We have a slightly lighter evening full of schools posts

Teenagers from Streatham & Clapham High School recently visited children in the nursery to celebrate Chinese New Year (read more).

Wandsworth Prep has posted about some interesting research on the importance of the quality of teaching in a child’s reception year (read more).

Fledglings on the Common has posted to bring their open play sessions on Wandsworth Common to your attention – open during half term too! (read more)

K. has asked about any Easter or summer holiday camps that help prepare children for the Wandsworth Test (read more).

W. is looking for a GCSE Maths and Science tutor (read more).

We have a ‘spring is almost here’ feeling full of Travel posts

Turquoise Holidays Holiday Sale runs until 28 February so ten days left to snap up something and somewhere fabulous. Huge savings on tailormade family holidays or wonderful breaks for couples (read more).

N. has posted about their converted farmhouse near Girona in northern Spain which sleeps 12 with amazing views and games room, pool and tennis court (read more).

And B. has posted about a French farmhouse for 12 – all sorts of lovely European destinations (read more).

Head to the slopes with Ski Famille with special offers on departures during the Easter holidays (read more).

Gitcombe House has been awarded all sorts of 5* golden accolades. We’ve been and we’re not surprised! (read more)

Here come those Situations Vacant

Full and part-time roles with Jane Plan (read more).

Receptionist and sales administrator for Cedar Bi-fold just off Garratt Lane (read more).

Part-time sales and marketing help for fun baby brand (read more).

Flexible hours for bookkeeper with Xero experience (read more).

Mother’s help (read more).

Writers and social media masters needed for Young Mums Support Network (read more).

For sale

Tom Dixon Melt lights (read more).

Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo (read more).

Bugaboo Cameleon in petrol blue (read more). Brand new Baby Annabel and Baby Born first pram (read more).

Wanted

A flute (read more). Extensions for wooden train set. Any unused branch lines out there? (read more)

Love

Annabel and NappyValleyNet Team

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