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Games for car journeys
By on 19/04/2010 14:54:56
Non-gadget games to play on those long car trips
HANDY ANIMALS Make up different kinds of animals by using one or both of your hands. Can you make a slithering snake? What about a butterfly? A dog? A snail? Take turns to guess what animal each of you are making. You can also make up short stories of big adventures for y...
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Four fun games for family journeys
By Lynn Gordon on 27/02/2013 11:59:00
Travelling back from a half term holiday? Keep your brood entertained en route with these fun games
electric car. And what’s the biggest? The Airbus Giant jumbo? Name all the different methods of transporting humans you can think of, starting from the teensiest. Adapted from 52 fun things to do on the plane by Lynn GordonMore travel tips and advice from
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How to make your kite reach new heights
By Claire O'Donnell on 02/04/2013 16:36:00
Expert advice on how to make a kite and more importantly keep it flying high
. If you’d rather watch from the sidelines, check out the 15th Streatham Common Annual Kite Day in London on April 7, or other events nationwide.For simple, easy to make kite designs visit The Kite Society of Great Britain. Read more...The best garden games
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Exhilarating holidays for nature lovers
By Junior on 17/08/2011 15:54:15
Head off to a safari, snorkel alongside a giant 100-year-old turtle or visit the Jurassic Park film location for an adventure of a lifetime
-star venue. Many have also added children’s clubs to their repertoire for those too young for dawn patrol. The perfect combination. A prime example is Ulusaba, Sir Richard Branson’s luxury lodge in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Here
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Five ways to avoid car sickness
By Kim Sullivan on 18/04/2010 15:26:43
Tips for a more pleasant journey
to look up, such as playing I Spy. Avoid activities such as reading or games that involve looking down.3. Cool it Keep the car well ventilated, stop for frequent breaks, and make sure the driver takes bends and corners gently.4. Front first If your child
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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
under the seat and you'll end up in an inelegant scrambling and with inconsolable child in tearsNoisy toys – they'll drive you and fellow passengers to distraction. Bring headphones if possible so games can be enjoyed in virtual silence
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Choose a Virgin Limited Edition holiday
By Junior on 05/08/2011 11:42:40
Collect signature rubber ducks when you decide to book a Virgin Limited Edition Holiday
an Elephant Mud Wrap at the Cubs’ Spa. Children under 11 go free until December 31. The Rock Suite costs from £1,590 per night for a family of four, fully inclusive.Visit www.virginlimitededition.comOur Tips & advice section has lots of wonderfully helpful
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Fuss-free flying with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/08/2012 07:50:43
The lowdown on the family-friendliness of airlines
). On any flight, it’s a good idea to pack your own snacks, drinks (buy them once you’ve been through security – if you have a baby bottle, you’ll be asked to take a sip) and a selection of your child’s favourite toys and games as diversions and to alleviate
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Happy Family Travel: How to avoid a mid-air meltdown
By Junior on 12/08/2011 11:55:24
A sense of unease accompanies any plane journey with children. Here’s how to avoid such a crisis
yourself of the glorious time you’re going to have when you get to your final destination.See our Tips & advice section for more holiday suggestions.
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Are we nearly there yet?
By Judith Eagle on 01/05/2012 16:35:15
Take the stress out of car journeys with these handy tips
, find their words, and allow conversations to unfold.”EntertainmentWhen it comes to what entertainment to pack, less is more, there are loads of games specifically designed for journeys, but for our children, paper and pencils win every time. Packing too
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