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How to tell if your child is a genius
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/06/2010 12:30:47
Gifted children are all very different, but here are ten tell-tale signs
Reading Many gifted children learn to read early. However, early reading is not a sign on its own: some gifted children struggle to learn to read, and many early readers aren’t gifted.Walking and talking Gifted children tend to walk and talk early. They have large vocabularies, ...
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Your gifted child
By Kate Donoughue on 05/10/2010 12:52:07
What to do if your child is gifted and talented
Here are some top tips on on how you can help your child:If you think your child is gifted or talented, discuss his abilities and needs with his teacher or headteacher. All schools should have or share a Leading Teacher for Gifted and Talented Education to whom you could also tal...
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Books about books
By Kimberley Chen on 03/01/2012 15:15:18
These fascinating children's books celebrate brilliant books, reading and libraries...
is devouring heaps of books: Moby Dick with chips, atlases and even complicated maths books. As he gobbles up each book Henry becomes increasingly intelligent and his peculiar addiction grows and grows. But it’s not long before he realises how unhealthy his
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Girl Power: 10 rules for raising successful daughters
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/02/2011 12:12:11
They might say it's a man's world, but girls can be bright and brilliant too!
the smartest) Help your daughters understand that they don't need to be the smartest to feel smart, but assure them that you believe they are intelligent.4. View your daughters are intelligent, good thinkers, and problem solvers Value work. A work ethic and a
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In the December Issue of Junior Magazine
By Junior on 22/10/2009 15:19:18
Available on newsstands now
The IQ FactorUncovering the many mysteries of your child’s multiple intelligences White MagicIt may go against the grain of conventional medicine, but if your child has asthma, allergies or a dry skin condition, could a salt cave be the answer
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Meet the creator of Foxly’s Feast
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 31/05/2011 20:10:19
Illustrator Owen Davey muses on ginger locks, picnics and old Parisian posters
, humus and raw carrots.If you could invite anyone to a picnic, who would you choose?I’d invite Stephen Fry – he’s a funny man and so intelligent.What are your style influences?I love iconography and I’m obsessed with symbols on old beer bottles
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Why one is the perfect number
By Dominique Vulliamy, PHOTOGRAPHY David Handley on 10/03/2009 13:52:59
No longer lonely and spoilt – today’s only child is self-sufficient and high-achieving. So while siblings may have the benefit of a DNA matched confidante they will have for life, what are the bonuses of being an only child?
, stop at one child” WHY IT’S GOOD TO BE THE ONE AND ONLYIntelligence Children who are only children generally score slightly higher on measures of intelligence. Researchers believe this is due to parents having more time to provide a more stimulating
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Meet the award winning duo behind Hucklebones
By Catherine Hudson on 27/05/2011 16:54:08
We meet Zoë and Dan, creators of the award winning girlswear label Hucklebones, and find out who they would like to design for, all about their childhood dreams and what they wore whilst they were growing up...
on this planet could own and enjoy, hopefully I can come up with something one day!What is your hot fashion tip for winter 2011?Creating texture with intelligent use of layering and fabrics. Not to be scared to use colour.Can you tell us a joke… What did
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Lessons learned from my rabbit
By Susan Walls on 12/04/2012 12:26:04
These sweet and soft creatures will teach your child the meaning of life
with the moment. That’s because rabbits only have the moment. Many rabbit-keepers will tell you that rabbits are intelligent. Compared to what? They’re probably smarter than a slug, but it’s part of their charm that they have a brain the size of a pea. “Rabbits
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Cooking with Raymond Blanc
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 12:11:55
A lifelong love of good food and a rich culinary heritage encouraged Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc to open his own cookery class to inspire and educate mini chefs
intelligent, more aware. Equally it creates a closeness and a bond with your child. Food is one of the greatest bonders of people. You introduce your child to a whole new world, the world of farming, sustainability, nutrition. By sharing that moment, to eat a
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