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How to have a harmonious Christmas
By Junior on 05/12/2012 11:46:00
Prevent a meltdown with these festive family tips
• Don't glve your children their big presents just before the family arrives. It's unrealistic to expect small children to share a brand new, longed-for toywith a horde of invaders.• Give the older children their presents while the babies are having
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Everything you need to know about your child's reading
By Fiona McKim on 30/11/2012 11:47:05
From expert tips to storybook heroes we bring you a bounty of reading materials
you are raising a mini Matilda or your child needs a bit more encouragement to get her nose in a book, we present to you a litany of our literary loves. Your family’s reading adventure begins here!Education and development -Tips and advice to kick
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Factfile: Hyper-parenting
By Fiona McKim on 07/12/2012 09:00:00
The transatlantic parenting trend that could be damaging your child
them with many academic skills, over-scheduling your child’s life takes her away from relaxing family time and socialising with peers, both of which are important for development. As well as this an overly anxious style of parenting may put undue stress
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Ken Hom reveals some traditions – and superstitions – for Chinese New Year
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/02/2013 14:29:00
Start with a firecracker and let the children behave badly. It's Chinese New Year! Here's how to have an authentic celebration
believe that it is these very traditions that provide continuity with the past and provide the family with an identity.For more tips and recipes on hosting your own Chinese New Year celebration, visit www.kenhom.co.uk
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Popcorn, popcorn! Get it while it's hot
By Sabrina Parrini on 21/01/2013 09:05:00
If there's a tastier snack for familiy movie night, we want to know about it
salt30g (1 oz/⅓ cup) parmesan cheese,finely gratedMethodMeasure the oil into a large, heavy-based saucepan and addtwo kernels of popping corn. Heat the saucepan over medium–high heat. When the two kernels pop, tip the remaining popping corn
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