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Edible Playground teams up with Cookbook Cafe for children's events
By Fiona McKim on 14/05/2013 13:42:52
Transforming concrete jungles and lessons in beekeeping and baking
spaces in inner-city schools where children may not otherwise experience the benefits of nature.To continue the chain, Cookbook Café Restaurant has paired up with Edible Playground founders Trees For Cities to offer lessons in beekeeping and baking
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Picnic ideas: Cheese Straws
By Fiona McKim on 10/05/2013 16:25:15
A savoury party classic that's perfect for children's picnics too
Great to give to children and toddlers who like to let the pastry melt rather than chew, chew, chew.Ingredients75g lard, chilled and cubed75g butter, chilled and cubed225g plain flour100g grated Parmesan cheese½ tsp mustard powderA pinch of grated
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Exclusive Q&A with theatre director Sally Cookson
By Sophie Westnedge on 13/05/2013 14:53:22
Theatre director gives Junior her thoughts on stage adaptations and introducing children to the world of plays...
, ahead of the opening of her stage adaptation of We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, to find out her childhood experience of the theatre and why she thinks theatre is important for children.Q. What were your own experiences of theatre like as a child?A. Both my
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The inside scoop: H&M childrenswear
By Catherine Hudson on 14/05/2013 09:00:00
Head of Design for H&M childrenswear, Erica Christoffersson, chats to us about her childhood dressing up days and the summer childrenswear collection
Erica and H&M girlswear Why did you decide to work in childrenswear?I like the way children are free and open minded and have a fantastic sense of humour. I love children’s fashion, and that I have the opportunity to be able to design fashionable
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Low carb diets: Fad or fiction?
By Fiona McKim on 14/05/2013 12:57:17
Is Gwyneth's family carb avoidance a healthy choice, or puritanical fad?
Gwyneth Paltrow provoked much eye-rolling ire by suggesting she avoids feeding her children carbohydrates in her family cookbook It's All Good, but food writer and nutritionist Joanna Blythman reckons she may have a point.“There are no nutrients
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The best family events in May
By Fiona McKim on 13/05/2013 14:21:00
Fun and fascinating days out for your family this month
: 0845 271 0777; www.sevenstories.org.uk18th Hear tall tales Authors and etchers will descend upon Hartfield, East Sussex, for Storyfest this weekend. This annual children’s literary festival will include appearances from Korky Paul and Simon Bartram
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Feast on festivals this summer
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/05/2013 15:10:47
Escape the routine of family life at a festival that celebrates music, dance, comedy and more – coming soon to a field near you...
in every medium, and the children’s programme, Hay Fever, is an integral part of the ten-day event. “It’s a golden age of children’s literature: never before have there been so many extraordinary writers across every age group and genre,” says Peter
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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
skinny fit jeans as we prepare – fingers crossed – for the advent of summer! The collection also includes swimwear and accessories, from chic espadrilles to the essential sunhat.“It was a lot of fun to design a children’s collection and I am glad
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Budding artists in beautiful Florence
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 13:56:20
Encourage your blossoming Henry Moore, in the heart of artistic Italy
wooden masterpiece.The marionette will be finished to a high standard and delivered to your child the next day. Prices start from €485 per night for two rooms (for two adults and two children), including breakfast. Prices for the workshop start from €260
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How to build a brave child
By Amanda Pauley on 14/05/2013 10:47:11
Simple techniques that will build her sense of adventure from a young age
Remember the tale of David, the humble little lad who triumphed over the giant Goliath? He fought valiantly against the odds, and is the sort of fearless hero that all children would love to emulate.Taking risks within safe boundaries and performing
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