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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
chips, dippers and cheesy triangles.Road rage More important than having the right car at the school gates is not losing it when other parents take an age to park, move off. Even cursing under your breath, turning increasingly deeper shades of red
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The guilt-free guide to motherhood
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/08/2010 16:02:57
Ten reasons not to feel guilty – you are doing a great parenting job!
you possibly be a positive role model for your daugther? You want the good news? Here's ten great commandments to make you feel better about your life as a parent.1. Feeling guilty is a wasted emotion – it does more harm than good and it doesn
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Teenage Kicks: The Underage Festival at Victoria Park
By Catherine O'Dolan on 02/08/2011 15:13:32
It's strictly no parents allowed at the coolest festival for kids aged 13 to 17 years
their first foray into the festival scene without a parent or guardian, there's no better place to do so than the one-day Underage Festival at Victoria Park, London E2.Taking place Friday 5 August, Underage Festival will host 10,000 teenagers with a load
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How to enjoy a carefree summer
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/08/2010 16:05:11
don’t know how to switch off and you’re used to checking emails and so on. But children are hard-wired to benefit from that kind of unstructured time.Part of the difficulty for parents is that we are used to too much and too little. We give our
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JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS RESULTS 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/06/2011 14:42:52
Check out all the elite entrants for our illustrious awards
* Best family restaurant * Best feeding product GREEN PARENTING Best eco skincare/toiletries range * Best eco nappy * Best eco fashion * Best eco toy Thank you again for your participation and we look forward to working with you again next year
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London Life
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/05/2011 21:32:25
Take up residence in swish Mayfair for a truly enjoyable experience – The Athenaeum deservedly wins our Best UK Family Hotel Award
Little things please little minds. And it’s the small, thoughtful touches that absolutely delight all young guests at the Athenaeum on Piccadilly. Whilst for parents the swanky Mayfair location, just opposite leafy Green Park and a stone’s throw
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The Junior Design Awards are now officially OPEN!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/01/2011 13:11:28
The only awards that recognise excellence in design and style – and everything beautiful in a child's life – are now open for entries
We're delighted to announce the official opening of our inaugural Junior Design Awards 2010–11. We are now inviting entries in the following categories: Children's Fashion; Lifestyle & Interiors; Travel; Food & Dining; Toys & Books; Green Parenting
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Travel Tips for Toddlers
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:24:10
Forget the tears and tantrums, with a little forethought travelling with your toddler can be a great adventure
Most parents find toddlerhood the hardest time to fly, mainly because your child is big enough to climb around on the seats but not old enough to read, play Nintendo or watch the in-flight video (although portable DVD players are a godsend). So from
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Shock, horror! Restaurant Bans Children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 11/10/2010 18:11:17
Your toddler's in meltdown mode in a crowded restaurant – do we expect tolerance or tuts from fellow diners?
stigmatized. Comments on the internet have been lively and colourful: “If you can afford to eat out, you can afford a babysitter,” says one, while the bitchy waiter blogs: “Waiters across the world cheer!” One parents who clearly identify with a child
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Highly Commended Best Family Tour Operator 2011: Scott Dunn
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/06/2011 14:31:19
Family travel tips from Andrew Dunn at Scott Dunn, Highly Commended in our Junior Design Awards 2011
. Only a parent can truly appreciate all the little things that need to be considered for a family holiday. That’s why our specialist family team are all parents themselves and know all the best places to take very young guests.Pick the perfect Scott Dunn
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