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Four brilliant books for parents
By Fiona McKim on 13/03/2013 14:06:45
From supernanny to the empress of fashion and a food blog made good, dig in to our literary picks
The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman Square Peg, £20You may not have heard of Deb Perelman, but among the foodie community of New York, she is held in reverential esteem. Cooking, photographing and blogging from her bijou Manhattan kitchen, mother-of-one Perelman racks up...
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The politics of sleep
By Sophie Westnedge on 12/03/2013 15:10:53
From Ferberization to attachment parenting, we examine the politics of slumber...
Slumber is often a highly prized and rare commodity among new parents, so it’s no surprise getting your child to sleep can become an emotional affair.Take the furore created by Dr Richard Ferber, the founding director of the Center For Pediatric
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Black is back – the latest buggy trend
By Claire O'Donnell on 02/04/2013 10:54:37
Black pushchairs are back in vogue, check out our favourite finds...
Japanese symbolism, bespoke designs and astrological patterns: behold the rise of the super pram. Where only a few years ago it was rare to spot the classic black pram on the streets, now black is back in vogue – with a stylish twist.Right now, we are loving the chic black limite...
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An easter eggstravaganza in Wiltshire
By Judith Wilkinson on 11/03/2013 10:00:00
Enjoy a traditional Easter egg hunt at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in Wiltshire
parkland by bike or on horseback and play tennis or five-a-side football. If the weather turns, a 20-metre indoor pool awaits in the spa, where parents can also indulge in a pampering treatment. Prices start from £695 per night for a deluxe room, based
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Junior, June 2013 - on sale now
By Catherine Hudson on 08/04/2013 11:08:00
What's in the latest issue...
, travel, nutrition and development and lots more.JUNIOR, the world's finest parenting magazine, is a glossy, upmarket family lifestyle magazine, for parents with babies and children up to eight years. Packed with a lively mix of thought
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Hot topic: The Great British breakfast
By Amanda Pauley on 02/04/2013 16:10:00
Why the first meal of the day is important to your child's development
The benefits of dining en famille are well documented – the family that scoffs together stays together, and all that – and it seems the sit-down breakfast is making a comeback, with a quarter of parents claiming to lay the table in true Fifties
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Junior meets MOB Rule author Hannah Evans
By Sophie Westnedge on 12/03/2013 15:17:38
We delve into the upbringing of the author known for revealing all about raising boys...
saw it quite like that at the time.What are your best childhood memories? Falling asleep to my parents chatting, in the back of the car; heading off for the day on my mad pony Rusty - no mobile, no map, just me and him.Did you have siblings and what was your
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The essentials of safe car seats
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/04/2013 15:05:00
Choosing the right car seat will ensure your child is safe and comfortable for the journey
the ISOFIX system, which makes it an eminently safer option for your child.With the fitting dilemma fixed, designers are free to focus on other safety innovations such as improved side impact protection. And of course, whilst safety is paramount, parents
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Teaching your child the value of money
By Amanda Pauley on 13/03/2013 15:54:21
How to find the balance between spontaneous spender and prudent piggy-banker with ease
While you may envy your toddler’s ability to live in the moment, a little bit of future planning can ensure she finds the balance between spontaneous spender and prudent piggy-banker with ease in later life.Children as young as eight can now get their hands on a pre-paid cash car...
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Storybook Heroes No 3: The Cat In The Hat
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/03/2013 10:52:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
. The Cat in the Hat!"Why we love The Cat in the Hat* His sartorial elegance - that quirky hat and neatly tied neckbow.* His exuberant confidence and sense of fun have endless appeal for young children (and nostalgic parents), especially his incorrigible
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