I think you should just go with the flow - let the best routine that works for you both be the one you use each night . bottle / sippy etc its all the same ...milk is good for your child . no "parenting police" should enter into your thoughts as you raise your child. take each stage as it comes naturally.....follow your instinct.

thank you very much for he suggestions - I really appreciate it - especially first hand reviews of kids programs. we had better get saving !

thanks - I will look into the options above - including Snowshoe ! We are used to skiing in scandinavia and have so far ended up a bit disappointed in Timberline WV , and somewhere forgettable near Seven Springs. We are almost looking for a tiny place , which just a handful of lifts where the kids can really gain confidence.

thanks - do you recommend one above the other ? re Denver , that would be a dream but we'll wait till the kids are skiers I think....

Hello - I am looking for a small-scale kid-oriented ski resort where we can rent a place very close to the slopes. We have a 5 year old, 3 year and 1 year old so parents will be swapping roles and kids all day long. We want somewhere really simple , where good kids lessons are offered. Happy to drive ca 5 hours for the right place. Somewhere with rustic charm would be a bonus. ( nb quality of adult skiing not an issue )
Any tips ? thanks

If you like the idea of a resort style campground - check out Luray's Jelly stone campground. Cabin there was lovely and the children enjoyed the play areas etc etc . Cabins were also far enough from the many RVs to make their presence acceptable ! It wasn't rustic nature loving camping , but worked well out of season with baby and toddlers. ( nb we went at Easter for Egg hunts etc ) Visit Luray Caverns or go hiking ....