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Everyone at nursery!

sydneygal

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 13:11

So...both DH and I decided we wouldn't send our DS to nursery until around age two or three. He is almost 16 mths and all his little friends are starting nursery :( We do swimming and a music class and I'm looking into a few other classes...plus I take him to play spaces but most of the time the kids there his age are with nannies....its so hard to find any other mums with kids of a similar age for play dates....is anyone else in this position too? I keep getting asked whether I am going to put him in nursery for the social aspect which seems unnecessary at this age....he is developing so well without nursery, already says 20+ words and is a happy outgoing child.
Sorry...just having a vent...would love to meet any other mums not going to nursery yet who are interested in play dates!

sydneygal

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 21:08

Flydiver, sure oct sounds good. Tabloid, definitely drop me an email. Enjoy your trip to Oz. We tried a great class on Mon called Moms and Tots which he loved. I totally agree with you...my DS is very social already and I really dont think nursery is necessary right now for him. Maybe later down the track when we have number 2 but we'll see!

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Tablair200443706

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 20:06

Hi Sydneygal, honestly i never put DD1 in nursery until she went to school. I also had the same thing which nursery ect? Why isnt she in? DD1 is very articulate, very well socialised and i was the same as you. Play dates, classes, play areas to cover all the necessary developmental areas. I didnt feel putting her in a nursery with 20 other children would make her more social then her meeting with 3 or 4 other little ones. Just my oppinion. At that age they dont really interact that much anyways. I now have a 21 month old aswell and will do the same with her, no nursery until school. I am also in JBR. But going back to Oz shortly for a holiday till start of Nov, but would love to get together when im back. :) Can i shoot you an email aswell?

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flydiver1136092

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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 14:05

Hi, I have a week of exams coming up, but will send you an email to catch up in Oct if that's ok?

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sydneygal

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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 07:36

Hey fly diver, drop me a line if you like ... Caterina underscore strano at yahoo dot com dot au Let me know when I can delete.

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flydiver1136092

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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 20:55

My little guy isn't going to nursery either, however I work so can't make make regular classes, so I worry he's missing out. We'd love to meet up if you are free. DS is 17 months old and no where near 20 words, so I think your little one will put him to shame, but he'd love some more little friends his own age to play with :)

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kpea

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 14:02

Got it. Thanks.

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kpea

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 13:58

Great! Yes, I'll check for yr email address & will be in touch.

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sydneygal

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 13:55

We're in JBR so the right end of town! Let me know if u want to get in touch and I'll put up my e address

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kpea

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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 13:51

My DD is also 16 months and would love to get her to interact with other kids her age a bit more as her older brother is now back at nursery. So would definitely be interested in playdates. Guess it just depends what area of town....We're the Meadows/Marina end of town.

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