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Best Family Tour Operator: W&O Travel
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/06/2011 14:30:19
Family travel tips from luxury family tour operator, W&O Travel, shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards
as possible, by helping you to find not only the right destination and hotel, but also arrange the little extras that make your holiday enjoyable for everyone.Pick the perfect W&O “hero” holiday for the following:* Family with a baby The Porto Sani Village
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How to take Brilliant Photographs
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/05/2012 17:44:42
Take a tip from award-winning photographer David Handley with his online masterclass
series of personal online lectures at My Photo School, filled with all those brilliants tricks of the trade that professional photographers use to brilliant effect. This masterclass is designed to teach you his methods of photographing children and babies
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The truth about bedtime stories
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/11/2012 17:36:00
The romantic idyll of cosying up for a bedtime read is not always quite as dreamy as you might think
the effort for this time of closeness – not to mention the educational benefits of books for babies and young children, which are very well d ocumented. THere are also benefits of shared reading in emotional terms. It is a special time of intimacy, a bonding
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Storybook Heroes No 1: The Wild Things
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/03/2013 10:50:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
it an 'homage.'* There's gritty vraisemblance in the stompy pouty tantrum of Max – doing his best to look mean and moody, while wearing an all-in-one bodysuit with little ears, that has spawned a generation of cute baby outfits. In the movie version of Where
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Storybook Heroes No 2: Miffy
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/03/2013 10:51:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
Name Miffy Bun, pet name Min (Nijntje in her native Dutch)Born Utrecht, 1955Defining moment After a divine visitation by an angel, Miffy is born. "The Bunny pair were overjoyed. Quite soon the baby came. WIth ears so long and fur so white and Miffy
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Animal antics with Diane Von Furstenberg for GapKids
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/05/2013 12:34:00
Step into Gap Kids to snap up the latest gorgeous collection by the famed US fashion deisgner, Diane von Furstenberg
TODAY SEES THE in-store launch of the exciting second collection of Diane von Furstenberg for GapKids and babyGap, with a delightful offering for girls from newborn to age 14.Showcasing vibrant African-inspired prints in sunshine yellow, cobalt blue
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The Glamping Season starts here…
By Catherine O'Dolan on 19/06/2012 15:21:15
With the festival season creeping up fast, here's some glamping tips from Karma Canvas to help you reside in style
in.8. Flexible plastic buckets are handy to use as a baby or toddler bath (and doubles up as a washing-up bowl, log basket or handy storage for bits and pieces).9. A couple of torches – invaluable for obvious reasons and there's lots of fun to be had
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Why children love secret hiding places
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:59:21
Whether it's a cupboard under the stairs or a mini playhouse, children love to play hide-and-seek in the security of a confined space
THE WORLD CAN appear immense when you’re a small person – so maybe that’s part of the appeal of retreating somewhere small and cosy, where you feel safe and cosseted. Memories of the womb, perhaps? Your child’s enjoyment of tight corners and special spaces begins with the early ...
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WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL: JUNE 3-5
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:48:33
Junior's Festival Guide checks out Wychwood 2011
and activities, music, dance and arts and crafts sessions, plus circus and performance skills. The Roald Dahl Museum will also be providing activities. Added extras Try out the Headphone Disco from 11pm–3am in the Big Top while your babies snooze in the quiet
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The faces of modern motherhood
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2012 14:58:00
Meet the hip new breed of funky, feisty women joining forces to embrace motherhood in the most modern manner
Jenny Scott, 30, mother of Sonny, twoProfession Graphic designer, creative director and founder of Mothers Meeting, an online networking site and inspirational blog for creative like-minded mothers.What three words describe your pre-baby life
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