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2122 LHEARTS 20PP:NewsletterNo2 2009.qxd 05/11/2009 10:06 Page 20Little Hearts Matter11 Greenfield Crescent, EdgbastonBirmingham, B15 3AUTelephone: 0121 455 8982;Email: info@lhm.org.ukOver To YouWatchminder 2 Training and Reminder SystemFran contacted us with a great idea - a watch which reminds children to do things such astake medication.“It has been an amazing boost for Dom not to have to rely on an adult to rememberwhen to take his medicine at school, even though he still has to go to the office tocollect it as he can't keep it on him. The watchminder can be set to vibrate discreetly atthe set time and shows a message saying MEDS so he knows what to do...we havealso set it to help him get organised with other things and it is working a treat.We have also found that preparing a week ahead and putting all the boys meds intoseparate labelled containers, for each day, saves time and hassle and means that if Iam not there my husband can get it right without worrying! Eventually they will beresponsible for doing it themselves...I love all this stuff, it just makes things more possible! Anyone with more ideas for us?We would love to know how the older kids manage everything!It is hard to gradually let your children go, but that is our job as parents isn't it... letthem go so they can grow.. ..”Fran bought hers from Relax UK - www.relax-uk.com/product.asp?id=212price £59You can also find more details on www.watchminder.com/This page is just for you – the members ofLHM. We want you to tell us what you’ve beenup to! Send us your pictures or stories –achievements, things that have made youproud – however big or small. If your child hasswum a length of the baths, conquered thebouncy castle, or gone off to their first day atschool or nursery, we want to know about it!We also want to include any of your ideas tomake life easier or recipes for foods to temptthe children! This is YOUR page – if there’ssomething you’d like to see – let us know.Email your pictures, stories, recipes and ideasto info@lhm.org.ukVV• ABOVE LEFT: Michael Smith (5) doing the egg and spoon race.• ABOVE: AdriannaTupaz, age 9 months and eager to keep up with hersister.• ABOVE RIGHT: Samuel Robinson (3) meeting The Wiggles at the NIA.• RIGHT: Matthew Luck (18) tearing up his L plates after passing his drivingtest.• BELOW RIGHT: Lucy Pearson (9), doing her favourite thing in theworld... reading.• BELOW: Cora Banyard (3) riding her first bike - what a grown up girl!• BELOW LEFT: Maks Szatkowski born on the 24th June 2009.• LEFT: Arlo Kent-Rose (3) proud owner of a scooter!20