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Rip-roaring reads for babies and young children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/11/2012 11:59:46
Reading guru Wendy Cooling shares her list of favourite books to enjoy with your child
When you read to young children, the emphasis should always be on fun rather than education: there’s a lot of learning going on but it’s important that your child enjoys the experience rather than seeing it as a chore. Make it an interactive
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The Bristol Hotel is at the heart of the action
By Junior on 22/11/2012 09:45:00
Bristol boasts both scenery and family fun
child can kick a football around and marvel at the Suspension Bridge.In town, @Bristol is an interactive science centre where your child can become an animator for the day or cover himself from head to toe in his own giant bubble. The city's Blue
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Help your child make friends
By Melanie Macleod on 13/02/2013 10:38:16
The path of true friendship ne'er did run smooth, but you can help your child navigate its tricky waters by nurturing her social skills
Young children don't always immediately grasp the nuances of human interaction and may benefit from a helpful nudge in the right direction when it comes to making, and keeping friends. However, there's lots you can do to nurture her social skills
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Family theatre for February half term
By Fiona McKim on 15/02/2013 15:31:13
Exciting events to entertain your child this half term
be out in force (well, in literary form) for Really Wild Adventures, an interactive poetry and storytelling session with none other than Ms. Adventure herself, the fragrant Michaela Strachan. Fresh from Cheltenham Literary Festival, pre
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Summer Events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:19:06
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
The Return Of The Flying ScotsmanJuly 23–September 4Celebrate this famous engine with summer fun at the National Railway Museum in York. There will be steam rides, explosive science shows, interactive storytelling and live theatre.Wild, Wild West
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Advertorial: Is your child about to take the 11 Plus?
By Gavin Day on 25/07/2011 09:41:19
Need some help? Everything you need is available from Bond
Papers - mock exam practice Parents' Guide - an action plan for taking the 11 Plus Bond Online - interactive 11 Plus practiceWe're now an online resource tooBond Online is our new interactive resource that enables children to manage their own practice
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The purple party glitterati
By Catherine Hudson on 10/10/2011 15:57:23
Junior celebrates the opening of the new Purple Dragon members club in Chelsea
. Members are also privvy to a smorgasbord of mouth-watering nibbles and delightful desserts from the restaurant.Junior loves... * the interactive bubble wall * play volcano and giant dinosaur * purple piano * the imagination room (with seperate area
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Joe Blogs takes a festive trip to The Dr Who Experience
By Joe on 22/12/2011 07:47:27
Smart Boy About Town gets up close to a funny looking Santa, cuddles a Dalek and take a trip into the tardis
's outfit from the Christmas episode on the Titanic. Sadly, no sign of the diminutive Ms Minogue…The best bit was all the interactive stuff, you coul tune into spooky sounds, or push buttons to make lights bleep and flash. I even got to drive the tardis
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Friendship & The Gender Divide
By Kim Sullivan on 03/08/2010 16:21:44
Boys and girls have difference approaches when it comes to choosing buddies and maintaining friendships
toys or trying to impress their new pals. Don’t be put off if it doesn’t work well first time. They need your guidance to learn how to interact successfully.
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Summer Events for Northern Ireland
By on 04/07/2011 11:42:41
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
Jet, Set, Go! July 1–September 4Head to Exploris Aquarium in Strangford Lough, Portaferry, for interactive holiday exhibition Jet, Set Go. This simulated experience takes young travellers through all the different stages of a holiday, from packing
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