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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
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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
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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
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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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How to tell if your child is a genius
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/06/2010 12:30:47
Gifted children are all very different, but here are ten tell-tale signs
has produced a special booklet to help parents and teachers. Often, the problem is caused by the child trying to write too fast, but it can also be a sign of a developmental delay such as dysgraphia or dyspraxia.Sensitivity Many gifted children
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The Junior Design Awards are now officially OPEN!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/01/2011 13:11:28
The only awards that recognise excellence in design and style – and everything beautiful in a child's life – are now open for entries
We're delighted to announce the official opening of our inaugural Junior Design Awards 2010–11. We are now inviting entries in the following categories: Children's Fashion; Lifestyle & Interiors; Travel; Food & Dining; Toys & Books; Green Parenting.If you have gorgeous, stylish p...
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Five great books for Starting School
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/09/2010 15:06:29
Five fabulous books to boost your child's confidence and familiarise her with the new school routine
Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Puffin, £5.99)First published in 1990, this classic picture book by well-loved husband and wife team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is filled with eager young pupils learning all the new and exciting rituals and routines associated with Big Sc...
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Travelling with children six-plus
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:32:34
As your child becomes more independent and adventurous, the whole wide world awaits you…
The range of holidays suddenly opens up at this age. Your child (hopefully) is more adventurous with food, is reading, can watch the in-flight video, sits for longer in the car and is just about ready for some family adventure. An isolated villa
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Packing the perfect school lunch
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/09/2011 12:27:39
Delicious, nutritious delights neatly popped in your child's lunch box will satiate their hunger – and boost their appetite for learning
Do you linger over a loaf of bread and ponder what to pop in your child's sarnie for lunch, or are you an inspired super chef who conjures upa different delightful and inspiring snack each and every day. Whilst variety is indeed the spice of life
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Winner of the Best Story App 2012: Cinderella by Nosy Crow
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 17:36:05
The traditional fairy tale comes to vivid life with this highly interative retelling where your child can also be a star of the show!
wicked stepmother and two ugly step sisters, there is of course the ultimate fairy tale happy ending! There’s plenty for your child to explore on every page, with lots of interactive fun as your child helps Cinders tidy up, and transforming her into a
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