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Travelling with Children: What to Pack
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:32:34
Forget the kitchen sink by all means - but at your peril forget these essentials bits and pieces
What you can carry on a plane depends on the current security rules, but either way, here’s a list of essentials for hand or checked luggage:Nappies and wipes for two daysCartons of drink/formula and snacksCrayons and booksSmall toys
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Four simple rules for restaurant dining with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/09/2010 18:30:52
The essential ingredients to happy family dining courtesy of Sara Galvin
Sara Galvin, wife of chef Chris Galvin, and mother of Jessica, 15, George, 14, and Joey, 11, and Front-of-House patron of Galvin La Chapelle, gives her recipe for successful family dining:1. Involve your child in every conversation, play word games, drawing games, take a little b...
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When nits happen…
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/09/2010 12:22:27
They're the bane of primary school, so how do you get rid of them? Read our essential facts of lice
What are head lice? Lice are small, wingless, greyish-white insects with flattened, elongated bodies and oval heads. They are about 1/16 to 1/8 inch long.Where can they be found? Head lice spend their entire lifespan in our hair, clinging tightly onto it as soon as they emerge fr...
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What NOT to pack when travelling with kids
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:39:47
Want to travel lighter? Then trust us: you really do not need to pack these
There's really no need to load yourself up with the following:Inflatable beach toys, buckets and spades – buy them when you get thereToo many nappies – dittoBananas – will go black and squishy on the planeToys with small parts – they’ll get lost under the seat and you'll end up i...
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How to enjoy a carefree summer
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/08/2010 16:05:11
through the mail every day and some of it is really good stuff too. But it’s essential too to have time off and a good sense of messing around in the garden, time when the television is definitely turned off and they are not plugged into the computer
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Why children love secret hiding places
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:59:21
Whether it's a cupboard under the stairs or a mini playhouse, children love to play hide-and-seek in the security of a confined space
, the benefits are a chance to indulge in some inspired imaginative play and the opportunity to escape into their own special hideaway – a little retreat that’s designed especially for them. “It is absolutely essential to remember that children need some time
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Best Family Tour Operator: Tots Too
By Catherine O'Dolan on 29/05/2011 11:43:20
Family travel tips from Emma Barnett, managing director of Tots Too, highly commended in the Junior Design Awards
essentials confiscated at the airport or leaving a bag behind can also dampen the holiday spirit.
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Highly Commended Best Family Tour Operator 2011: Scott Dunn
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/06/2011 14:31:19
Family travel tips from Andrew Dunn at Scott Dunn, Highly Commended in our Junior Design Awards 2011
qualified Scott Dunn private nanny. We can also help parents with the holiday packing too, ensuring the villa is fully stocked with all the baby essentials on arrival. * Family beach/summer holiday Pine Cliffs, Portugal is a fantastic family-friendly resort
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Quintessentially Burberry
By Catherine O'Dolan on 19/04/2010 13:25:10
Despite a somewhat chequered history, the Burberry brand of patriotic styling is flying high in the fashion world
of the Burberry Childrenswear collection for newborns to 14 years, including gift sets, as well as accessories and footwear, including the all-essential Burberry Wellington boot.The Burberry Children collection has always reflected the strongest elements
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