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Six super-cool snow toys
By Fiona McKim on 10/01/2013 14:26:53
We hear an icy front is on the horizon so treat your child to a slick snow accessory
Penguin and Polar Bear Inflatable SledgesWhat's black and white and fun all over? Why it's an inflatable penguin sledge! The cute waddling chappie is joined by a polar bear chum in these modern toboggans, perfect for easy storage and travel.Inflatable sledge, £15.99 by Snowboogie...
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Atlantis Summer
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 13:53:55
Keep your children busy all holiday long at Atlantis, The Palm
After being Highly Commended as a family-friendly hotel in our recent Junior Design Awards, Atlantis, The Palm is offering a host of fun summer camps to complement its superb facilities, which includes The Lost Chambers aquarium – filled with 65,000 marine animals – and the Atlan...
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Snow Time Fun: Safe tobogganing for children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 17:13:55
Whizzing down a snowy slope is brilliant fun, but make sure your child plays safe too
12 should be actively watched at all times.* Children should always sit face-forward on their sleds Never let them sled down a hill backwards or while standing, and make sure they don't go down the hill face-first, as this greatly increases the risk
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February and half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/02/2011 10:47:24
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
at Cragside, Northumberland.MidlandsDress to impressNovember 23–May 15Children’s clothes crafted from paper are on display as part of the quirky Paper Memories at the Snibston art gallery in Coalville, Leicestershire.Boggles Wish BonfireFebruary 19–27
Make a
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How to make your kite reach new heights
By Claire O'Donnell on 02/04/2013 16:36:00
Expert advice on how to make a kite and more importantly keep it flying high
Mary Poppins has a lot to answer for. Who doesn’t love the feelgood finale of the classic movie, when Mr Banks’ grumpy exterior transforms to pure joy as he takes to the park, wonky kite in hand, for a jubilant bonding moment with his children
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Extravagant Easter eggs
By Kate Donoughue on 05/04/2012 11:42:06
Five ways to create beautifully decorated eggs for Easter
Some of these methods use hard-boiled eggs and so these can be eaten afterwards. If you want to display your creations year after year, you’ll need to use blown eggs.To blow an eggUse a pin or a needle to make a hole in the fat end of an egg. Wiggle the needle around to make a ho...
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Growing vegetables with your child
By Fiona McKim on 09/02/2012 17:36:59
From the earth to the plate – the sky is the limit for keen young gardeners
and set it free, preferably somewhere far away if you wish to remain popular with your gardening neighbours. 4. Useful resourcesThere are plenty of green-fingered children’s websites providing games, quizzes and printable activities for use in the garden
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Cool Costa Rica
By Catherine Hudson on 18/10/2012 18:18:00
It's exciting down South, especially at the Powder Byrne Air & Space adventure programme
,415 per person for a 10 day adventure. www.powderbyrne.com.Read more...Travel accessories for childrenExhilarating holidays for nature loversJunior's guide to jungles and safaris
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The best summer days out in The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:57:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
on astounding feats of human agility and endurance. Mini OlympicsJuly 5On your marks, get set and go to Brintons Park in Kidderminster for this exciting day out. Children under five and their families can take part in art and craft activities, face painting
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The best summer days out in Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:56:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
activity day. Children can go on woodland discovery walks, try to spot The Gruffalo and take part in art & craft activities. August 4–11Maiden City FestivalThis week-long celebration of diversity in Northern Ireland is sure to have an exciting event to suit
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