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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!

complex areas of the brain than previously thought, so much so that to solve a difficult problem it may be better for your child to switch to a simpler task and let her mind wander.■ In a study of more than 230 children, researchers at the University

How a rousing read can raise your child's spirits
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/11/2012 15:22:03
Trust the good old Dr Seuss to prescribe the perfect pick-me-up for your child

learns to overcome setbacks and sally forth bravely. By the end of the book, Seuss has this to say: "And will you succeed? Yes! You will indeed! Ninety-eight-and-three-quarters-percent guaranteed. Kid, you'll move mountains."Every child should read

Could your child be dyslexic?
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/11/2012 16:50:00
If your child has difficulty with reading, help is at hand

If your child is having difficulty with reading, she may have a particular problem. Dyslexia affects 10 per cent of the population to varying degrees. Children with dyslexia find reading a slow and tiring chore, so it is hardly surprising

The Story So Far: Lauren Child
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 14:43:24
A potted history of one of our best-loved children's author, creator of Charlie And Lola

After studying art at Manchester Polytechnic and London Art School, Lauren worked in a variety of jobs, including painting dots for Damien Hirst. In 1999, her first two picture books were published I Want A Pet (Frances Lincoln, £5.99) and Clarice Bean, That’s Me (Orchard, £5.99)...

The 'good behaviour' benefits of reading to your child
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/11/2012 12:53:12
Snuggling up with a good book with your child can boost good behaviour and understanding

on the positive behaviour of a child rather than the negative. They also gave advice on how to share books with their children, for instance, by switching off mobile phones and taking time to look at pictures, highlighting new vocabulary, discussing the book

Turn your child into an eco-traveller
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/08/2010 09:22:21
Absorbing the local colour and culture of your destination will help your child appreciate the amazing world around her

* Learn greetings in a local language – it’s a great sign of respect and the locals will really appreciate the effort.* Use the travel as an opportunity for you and your child to learn about the history and culture of the region together – go

Your Child's Back-To-School Health Checklist
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/09/2010 12:16:52
How to keep your child in tip-top health this term

Build up your child's defence against coughs, colds, nits and sneezes Ah yes, seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness… Autumn is the start of the new academic year, and with the return to school comes exposure to all kinds of bugs and germs

Lauren Child's new book Maude The Not-So-Noticeable Shrimpton
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 14:39:53
Acclaimed children's author pens a quirky cautionary tale – but employs an illustrator for the pictures

“SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL, she was talented, she was funny. Of course, I hated her,” says Lauren Child, talking about her first impressions of American artist, Trisha Krauss, whom she hadn’t even met at the time. This was nine years ago, when Child was due

Why can't my child read?
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/11/2012 16:13:16
All children learn to read at their own rate, but how can you tell if there's a problem?

background. The second most difficult language was Danish, followed by French. Many parents worry that their child has a problem with their reading. However, nearly every five- to seven-year old confuses the letters b and d or p and q. If your child is seven

Ha! Ha! How to make your child laugh
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:42:58
Corny jokes to make them chuckle

There's nothing like the giggle of your child to make your heart sing. Surely there's no sound sweeter. Try these corny jokes to make them smileWhat do you get if you cross a snowman with a vampire?  Frostbite!What do you call a snowman with a

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