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What I found today...
By Fiona McKim on 23/07/2012 12:48:32
This sweet handmade toy allows mothers in Bangladesh to work for a better life
, Pebble.Each toy is hand crafted by women in rural areas of Bangladesh, who are unable to find other full-time employment because of their children. Every employee is offered a safe and flexible working environment close to their homes as well as a
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Be my teddy bear
By Zoe Dickens on 20/12/2011 16:12:54
Delight your children and get into the Christmas giving spirit, with Brooks Brothers and Make-A-Wish Foundation UK
they will bring a smile to everyone's face this Christmas.Brooks Brothers, who have supported Make-A-Wish for 11 years in their home country, have this year extended their support of the charity to the EU and UK branches, with £10 from the sale of each bear
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Your child’s charitable checklist
By Junior on 17/04/2012 11:12:38
Five ways to teach your child to give back
Encourage a culture of giving in your house by encouraging your child, each time she receives a present or new toy, to give one away to a local charity shop or even to a friend who might enjoy playing with it.More parent skills from Junior:Lifeskills: Looking
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CPH Kids Copenhagen Fashion Fair Report for Summer 2011
By Linda McLean on 18/08/2010 14:26:52
Copenhagen hosts its second annual children's fashion trade fair on August 12–15 2010
speakers, a charity stall where old season's merchandise was sold to help the Børnehjælpsdagen Danish children's charity and a photoshoot corner where we shot preview pictures for next summer with our favourite Danish photographer Anders Hald.The trends
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How your child can turn beekeeper for a sweet cause
By Fiona McKim on 18/04/2013 11:04:00
Family bee awareness campaign launches today
launched Bee Awareness Campaign sees bee charity Adopt-A-hive team up with Mookie Toys and Disney’s The Hive to educate and inspire families to support Britain’s bees.As well as a range of fun educational materials on the campaign website, Mookie has
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London's best Christmas windows
By Claire Hadley on 14/12/2010 16:10:34
The festive displays that you and your little ones will love
Christmas window displays in town. This year's toy shop themed windows feature modern versions of traditional toys such as fuzzy felt and train sets. A special window filled with brightly coloured cut-out figures, has been designed and built with the help
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How can I help my child to ride a bicycle?
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 23/08/2012 11:12:00
Learning to ride a bicycle will boost your child's confidence and give her the freedom to explore
07939 588 044).And, once your child is riding, track down a traffic-free cycle route near you with Sustrans,the sustainable transport charity who opened 5,000 miles of cycle paths in the last year and can provide details of national traffic-free cycle
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See your child’s story in print
By Alex Lloyd on 17/04/2013 13:00:00
New competition judged by author Giles Paley-Phillips gives budding young writers a chance to get their own book published
for him but couldn’t get started. Then I came across a book of poetry by American writer Shel Silverstein in a charity shop. It was my Eureka moment. I raced back to the toy shop that I was managing and starting writing straight away.What do you look
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Ten fun children's party themes
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2012 10:49:21
With a little imagination your child's bash will go off with a bang
props in greens for seaweed, turquoise and blues for the sea, and yellows and pinks for the sand and coral. Scatter some shells on a turquoise or yellow plastic tablecloth and use bath toys as sea creatures. Look out for plastic fish, which can
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Your dream green holiday
By Junior on 18/08/2011 14:22:12
With tipis, tree houses and wildlife projects, ethical travelling has never been so much fun
. Escorted by a marine biologist, children can observe sea turtles at various stages of their developmen, and there are environmental talks that give tips on recycling. Children can make Indian necklaces and toys using scrap material and recycled paper
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