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Wendy Cooling's top five children's books
By Fiona McKim on 22/11/2012 18:03:53
The founder of Bookstart picks some of her favourite children's reads
Peek-A-Boo! by Jan Ormerod (Bodley Head, £3.99)A perfect board book that invites baby to join in with the game – and so the reading, too. Beautiful babies and flaps to lift on every page make this a definite winner.
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
North EastBeamish ChristmasNovember 30–February 2Meet Santa in his fireside grotto at Beamish Museum and see the town and pit village arrayed in decorations from the 1900s.Time: 10am–4pm (Tues–Thurs). Cost: £16 (adults), £10 (children
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Anne Fine's Favourite Children's Books Of All Time
By Fiona McKim on 18/11/2011 16:30:36
The former Children's Laureate and author of the Killer Cat series picks her personal top five
Lavender's Blue by Kathleen Lines (OUP, £9.99) "This classic nursery rhyme collection is out in a wonderful 50th gift anniversary edition. The perfect gift".Buy Lavender's Blue
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How To Have An Eco-Friendly Children's Party
By Fiona McKim on 18/04/2013 12:47:00
It's Earth Day on April 22 - here's how to ensure that good, green fun is had by all at your next children's bash
Think back to the last children’s party you attended; once the fun and games were over and all of the children had scampered off home what was left behind? If the answer is wrapping paper, cardboard plates, plastic and packaging you are not alone
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Meditation with children
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 08/03/2012 17:07:02
Lorraine Murray shares techniques to help your child feel calm and contented
Colour MeditationChoose a colour.Ask your child to imagine this colour. You can also hold up something in this colour and ask her to say the colour out loud.Now ask her to imagine the air around this lovely colour. Say, "It's on this side". Gently stroke one arm. Say, "It's on th...
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China for children
By Catherine Hudson on 24/10/2012 17:17:52
Go in for the long haul with a trip to The Four Seasons Hotel, China
greets younger guests with child-sized bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and children's restaurant and in-room dining menus.The child-friendly warm water temperature in the pool will ensure hours of fun, but the Yue Xiu Park is the largest park
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Superb children's masterclasses abroad
By Junior on 15/08/2011 14:38:02
From football to flamenco, children can learn vast amounts of sporting and cultural skills in these marvellous masterclasses from around the world
The newest trend in holidays is the eduvacation – as well as happy memories and sun-kissed cheeks, children can return home with a brand new skill, too. La Manga Club near Cartagena in south eastern Spain is a world-class golf resort ideal
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Shortlisted Best Online Fashion Retailer 2012 - Isossy Children
By Junior Design Awards on 22/05/2012 06:40:51
Surf a world of gorgeous children's fashions from the comfort of your own home
Isossy Children's mission statement is 'global clothing for kids', reflecting the diversity and vibrancy of the modern world. Their website presents a gallery of collections, which are elegant, playful and a little bit off-centre. The Kids Zone tool
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Henry Holland and celebrity chums join forces for Pudsey and Children In Need
By Catherine Hudson on 16/07/2012 09:24:37
Matthew Williamson, Ben De Lisa, Roksander Ilinic & Co create an array of eye-catching designs in aid of Children in Need
Roksanda Ilincic' T-shirt designChildren in Need is renowned for its collaborations with celebrities and to get the ball rolling this year, the familiar faces that make up the Designers at Debenhams collection have created a range of charity
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H&M and UNICEF to launch All for Children clothing collection
By Catherine Hudson on 14/06/2011 12:20:15
High street giant H&M and UNICEF to launch a capsule autumn clothing collection in support of the All for Children initiative
Coppery tones, burnt orange and peach hues... the autumnal All for Children collection from H&M is certainly heart warming. In support of the All for Children initiative from UNICEF, to get children out of working in the cotton industry and back
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