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Highly Commended Most Promising New Talent 2012: A Zeal Of Zebras by Woop Studios
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 12:10:45
A poetic collection of creatures, playfully presented in words and pictures
Forget flocks and herds: they’re so last year. When talking about a large mass of creatures, isn’t a galaxy of starfish, a quiver of cobras, or an exaltation of peacocks so much more poetic? This sumptuously designed tome features an imaginative
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Why strawberries don't taste like they used to
By Fiona McKim on 14/05/2013 12:07:00
And how you can find super-sweet strawbs this summer
When elder acquaintances grumble that strawberries don’t taste how they used to, it may not just be nostalgia’s sepia-tinted glow talking. Thanks to aggressive year-round growing methods, today’s ruby jewels can be lamentably bland, but we think
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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
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Hallowe'en happenings in London
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 17:57:47
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
who can change colour to match the flower it is sitting on and join in with fun bat games and face-painting as well as informative talks and interactive exhibits. Squeamish children may learn to love all things creepy and crawly after this weekend
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The best children's apps of the month
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2013 17:07:08
Our favourite games, storybook and educational apps for your techno whizz-kid
, picking up lots of bonus points. While jazzy music lends a frenetic feel, one-touch gameplay keeps things simple for children.Talking Ben Android Free, 2+The challenge is to attract the attention of Ben the dog, a retired chemistry professor who enjoys
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How to raise your child's IQ
By Junior on 28/05/2013 14:00:00
Study finds three simple ways to boost learning and nurture a more astute mind for the years ahead
child, then talk about it together.American researchers combined results from hundreds of studies to build a clear picture of what works to improve IQ and what doesn’t. “For much too long, findings have been disconnected and scattered – we wanted
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Homework for Parents: Try our fun quiz to test your knowledge
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 15/09/2010 10:27:25
How much have you remembered from your school days? Find out with our general knowledge quiz…
?(a) a pod(b) a flock(c) a flipper2. Who said: “I don’t want to talk grammar. I want to talk like a lady”?(a) Eliza Doolittle in George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion(b) Little Orphan Annie(c) Jordan3. What is it called when we run the initials of several
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Best Foot Forward
By Kelly Beswick on 28/05/2011 18:13:24
Nicole Robinson’s Papillon combines classical beauty with a contemporary edge, making it everyone’s favourite footwear
,” says Nicole. “One day I got talking to another mother, Maggie, at the school gates, and she had the same problem. It was that discussion that sparked the beginnings of Papillon.”Maggie Snouck, a former advertising executive, became Nicole’s business
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Kids Week Activity Calendar
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 23/06/2010 15:47:19
Take part in special activities as part of Kids Week, August 13-27
Alongside all those fabulous shows there will also be some great Kids Week activities, free to ticket-holders for that day’s performance. Here’s a flavour of what’s going on:ROOM ON THE BROOM TALK BACK, August 19Join the cast of Room On The Broom
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How to encourage empathy in your toddler
By Kate Donoughue on 06/01/2011 16:34:31
Just like any other skill, empathy needs to be taught and practised. Here are some easy ways you can teach your child to understand others’ feelings
is how Danny is feeling.” Be confident and firm.Demonstrate empathy Younger toddlers may not be able to understand an explanation, so you need to show empathy. When your toddler is hurt, show him that you are sad; if he is happy, be happy with him. Talk
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