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Presenting the Makedo construction kit
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2010 13:52:06
Children who adore arts, crafts and junk modelling will love this clever kit
with Makedo, a clever little construction set containing clips, hinges and a miniature saw so children can easily assemble their cardboard creations. Described as a “construction system with conscience”, Makedo is designed to inspire social change through
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Joe Blogs is first to see new Clutch Powers Lego movie
By Joe on 21/07/2010 14:23:13
Smart Boy About Town watches heroic antics from Lego – and rubs shoulders with Bridget Jones
Hi, it's me, Joe.Hot on the heels of reviewing the two biggest movies of the summer, Shrek Forever After and Toy Story 3, I was most excited about seeing the new Lego movie – the first feature they've ever made!Everyone is talking about Lego these days. Even David Beckham is tryi...
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Taming a tantrum
By Linda Blair on 18/04/2010 18:41:26
How to manage when a tantrum strikes
is becoming frustrated, distract him. Another helpful approach would be to reward your child with warmth and attention when he is behaving helpfully or constructively. It is very tempting to busy yourself when a child is happily engaged, but that is actually
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The Happiness Factor
By Susan Walls on 19/04/2010 18:45:16
Children are natural optimists. Here are 10 ways to help them always look on the bright side of life
1. Start with positive expectations If you expect your child to be scared of life, guess what? He will be. Thepower of expectations is stunning. Studies have shown that even very youngchildren act in a way that confirms their parents
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Vienna
By on 18/04/2010 17:04:51
Junior city break guide to Vienna
budget will allow. Doubles from around £180. Tel: 0043 1 514 560; www.sacher.com ££ Some rooms at the Hotel Mercure Josefshof have kitchenettes which are popular with families. Suites from £135. Tel: 0043 1 2180 0800;www.mercure.com £ Hotel Kärntnerhof
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Glasgow
By Words: Rachel Nouchi on 25/09/2009 17:47:00
Get a taste for the energy and artistry of this refurbished Scotland treasure
(aka The Glasgow Boys), as well as Turner Prize nominees. The gallery runs a free drop-in art workshop for children aged three to 12 on Saturdays from 10.30am to 1pm. These are held in the old rooftop café where there is also a working studio
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Party dilemmas… and solutions!!
By Anne-Marie Flanagan on 18/04/2010 12:21:04
How to make a children's party fun – for everyone
all the games – the old trick of keeping your enemy close often works wonders. Also, a little bit of extra, positive attention may help to focus her mind on how to be constructive rather than destructive. Still playing up? The threat of calling her
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Your Continental Year
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:33:33
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
is situated 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and 17 kilometres from the town of Kiruna in the village of Jukkasjärvi. Constructed every year from the crystal-clear water of the River Torne, the hotel has become more elaborate over the years
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Cool Fashion Websites April 09
By Mathew Holroyd on 23/01/2009 17:11:55
Junior's list of top websites for children's fashion
to detail that once went into the construction of clothing. Browse through the website and see first hand, beautiful hand-stitching, smocking, pin-tucks, pleating and embroidery from times-gone-by. Pictured 1930’s red chic sun suit £89 (age 12-18 months
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