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The best foods to buy organic
By Fiona McKim on 11/04/2012 13:07:31
Feel the benefits of fresh, natural produce
:Meats:Beef, Chicken, PorkDairy:Milk, Cheese, ButterFruit and Vegetables:Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Tomatoes, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Grapes, Celery, Potatoes, SpinachMore green living from Junior:Growing vegetables with your childHow to grow a wild flower garden
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Why daydreaming is good for your child
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/06/2010 11:52:37
Don't worry if your child has a tendency to drift off into the occasional reverie - it's very healthy for her!
Here's why a little daydreaming has powerful effects…■ Daydreaming occupies as much as one-third of our lives and the average thought lasts 14 seconds.■ The latest research by the University of British Colombia says that daydreaming occupies more
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Ways to boost your child’s body image
By Fiona McKim on 08/02/2012 13:10:21
How to raise a happy, confident child from the inside out
There is no avoiding the harsh reality that we live in an extremely image-focused society where most of our role models are expected to not only achieve great things, but be the image of perfection to boot. The detrimental effect of this emphasis
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Five ways to pack an eco-friendly lunch
By Junior on 23/12/2011 16:22:33
1 Reduce, reuse, recycle The detritus of just one junior school pupil’s packed lunch generates a huge 30kg of waste per school year!2 Get rid of unnecessary packaging If you must wrap sandwiches, use recycled aluminium foil (£2.95 from www.ecotopia.co.uk) and then take it to your...
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Edinburgh Festival 2011
By Fiona McKim on 28/07/2011 11:07:09
Our pick of the best family-friendly shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival
young things can throw some shapes to classic disco tunes then retire to the Gymboree chill-out room for free face painting. With live DJs, free healthy snacks plus that all-important licensed bar for mummy and daddy, Baby Loves Disco is certain
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In the November Issue of Junior Magazine
By Junior on 28/09/2009 16:14:38
Available on newsstands now
their pacesA Space Odyssey See how the Tollgård family transformed a London flat into a fresh and ultra-funky living space It’s A Wonderful Life Celebrate the joys of parenting with our A to Z of feel-good momentsSticky Fingers Let your child make their mark
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Clean living
By Kelly Beswick on 23/06/2011 14:29:03
How to teach your child good hygiene
Teaching your child good hygiene habits needn't be a chore, and once firmly established, they will last a lifetime, ensuring your child's future health. Here are a few pointers to get you and your child started:1. Hand on heart Okay, here's a question. How frequently do you wash ...
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How to raise a model citizen
By Sophie Westnedge on 11/02/2013 10:07:20
Every parent wants to know how to bring up a child with manners and respect for others
to be learned closer to home, and in our everyday lives. But for young children, thinking of others does not come naturally. “Children are naturally egocentric and they learn empathy and social responsibility from those around them,” says Dr Amanda Gummer, a
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The Mechanics of Organix
By Kelly Beswick on 01/06/2011 14:34:49
Behind-the-scenes at Junior's winning food brand
Winner: OrganixStephanie Hildon, Marketing Director The Organix brand will be celebrating its 20th birthday next year. What do you consider to be the secret of its enduring success?Our ambition is a world where healthy, nutritious food is a real
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Dim T
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:16:29
A taste of the East
for lurking under tables. The mother in question needn’t have worried, however, because the folk at Dim T don’t even bat an eyelid at the occasionally erratic behaviour from young diners.On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the Highgate branch was awash with lively
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