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The rules of Cool: Do's and don't of cool parenthood
By Catherine O'Dolan on 28/09/2010 11:55:38
Ignore these words of parent wisdom at your peril – or risk the censure of the younger generation
will secretly hate you) or embarrassingly awful (and everyone will feel sorry for you).Food If you send her to school with a packed lunch, plan the menu carefully. Brie with grape salad sandwiches on rye might be fabulous, but not when all around are eating
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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
to the scalp, so that when they hatch out, they are very close to their food source. Any eggs found more than about 1/2” from the scalp will be the nits,which remain glued to the hairshaft and grow out as our hair grows.What do the eggs look like
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Festival fun
By Kate Donoughue on 08/04/2011 12:27:30
Take in a child-friendly festival this summer
-friendly vibe and great food. Children under 12 stay free if sharing parents’ room. B&B prices start from £69 a night.LARMER TREE FESTIVAL JULY 13–17Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire (www.larmertreefestival.co.uk) Capacity 4,000 What
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Beauty and the beasts
By Suzanne Milne on 29/05/2011 13:35:26
Wildlife meets stunning views and the ultimate in luxury at Richard Branson’s Ulusaba Rock Lodge in South Africa
game drive, when you might see hippos taking a bath or elephants gathering their clan. As darkness falls, Ulusaba’s pride of jeeps makes its way back to the Lodge. As guests take their seats around the banquet table, the five-star food take second place
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Peggy Porschen's Bride and Groom Cookies
By Clay Johnson on 21/02/2011 14:42:58
Getting into the spirit of the upcoming royal wedding with these fun bride and groom cookies
cookies, divide the icing between two bowls, about 250g (9oz) in one and 350g (12oz) in the other. Mix the 250g (9oz) with black food colouring. Add a little water to both bowls until the icings have reached soft-peak consistency. Fill one piping bag
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Family festivals in the UK
By Junior on 12/08/2011 17:31:31
What could be further removed from the daily routine than the chance to let your hair down at a family festival?
Doherty, from televison show Jimmy’s Farm, there are food demos by top chefs while past performers have included KT Tunstall and Scouting For Girls. There are art activities, pirates adventures and hands-on den- and treehouse-building workshops
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Advertorial: Keeping the kids happy abroad
By Sainsbury’s Finance on 18/08/2011 11:24:43
A theme park holiday can be great fun for the whole family and leave you with some wonderfully happy memories
're waiting. And remember, if you're visiting one abroad, to change some money into foreign currency in advance so you can buy drinks, food and souvenirs inside the park.Many parks have a priority pass which you can buy for specific rides. These mean you can
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Coping with a tempestuous toddler
By Fiona McKim on 22/09/2011 16:57:09
The twos needn’t be terrible with our meltdown-management mantra
attention to her in these instances she will be encouraged to seek more of your approval through good deeds and general all–round loveliness.Recognise her triggersFor some children it’s junk food, for some it’s not taking their afternoon nap, for some
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How To Have An Eco-Friendly Children's Party
By Fiona McKim on 06/10/2011 15:51:34
How to ensure that good, green fun is had by all
packaging and cost that comes with shop-bought food.Ditch the goodie bags Does any child really need another paper hat or tub of bubbles? Experience based parties such as a trip to the zoo or pottery making leave a lasting memory, which doesn’t get lost
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Junior Chefs cook up some delicious treats at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/02/2012 18:06:26
Rustle up delightful cookies and delectable chocolates at these chef masterclasses for children – you even get to lick the spoon!
waving of rolling pins. After much deliberation over an array of cookie cutters – hearts, stars and gingerbread people – each child filled a large tray that was whisked away for baking. Next came a fun quiz to test the children’s food knowledge by naming
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