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The Hungry Caterpillar's Secret
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/04/2010 12:00:03
Junior interviews Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Bad Tempered Lady Bug and The Very Quiet Cricket
an individual and distinctive style and approach and each one speaks from his or her soul.You have created over 40 gorgeous picture book in your career, but why do you think The Very Hungry Caterpillar was more popular than, say, The Bad Tempered Ladybug
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No Biting!
By Clay Johnson on 02/06/2010 16:21:13
Five ways to stop your child biting
Having a biting child can be not only be painful, but embarrassing, leading to exclusion from playdates, as well as “little chats” at nursery. However, there are easy steps you can take to limit your child’s tooth action to food.Babies may have sore mouths when teething, so provi...
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Joe Blogs gets set to meet his match with Boris Becker
By Joe on 10/06/2010 20:12:06
Smart Boy About Town poses some thoughtful questions to one of the greatest tennis players of all time – courtesy of Ralph Lauren
Hi, it's me Joe.I'm so excited! Today, I found out that I am going to meet up with Boris Becker – he's this famous tennis guy, who has won lots of tournaments (though between you and me, he is also a bit renowned for throwing a few temper tantrums
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Gender Awareness
By on 18/04/2010 11:59:33
When do boys and girls learn that they are different?
that parents give boys much stronger clues about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ behaviour, than they do with girls. However, when children start school this parental influence is tempered as children begin to conform to peer pressure and stereotypes.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/06/2011 13:36:31
Some unusual guests are staying in the gardens this summer...
discovery. Experience the splendour of flora from across the globe, from the eye-catching rhododendrons that blossom on the garden’s Chinese Hillside, to the hardy heathers of the Scottish Heath Garden.Star attractions The Victorian Temperate Palm House
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Bangalore Express
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:21:45
Dizzying heights of Indian delights
, which always go down well, with assorted chutneys, and a selection of tapas (at £4.50 each): golden fried tiger prawns with chilli jam; duck, cashew nut and raisin roll and lamb meat balls in tempered mint yoghurt. Joe dived straight into his main meal
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Advertorial: Planning a family friendly holiday
By Post Office on 22/06/2011 10:38:45
A guide to essential tips for planning family holidays
children will sway some influence over your destination of choice – parents may choose to side step tropical countries in favour of more temperate climates with less health risks. Flight time may also play a big part – short hops (3-4 hours) are manageable
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Flying with children made simple
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 18:25:06
Do you have a fear of flying en famille? Peruse our tips for stress-free trips
more. Children of all ages are very welcome to come to the flight deck to meet the pilots.”If all else fails, create a distraction If tempers are beginning to fray and you can sense an imminent eruption then it is time to bring out your bag of tricks
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Coping with a tempestuous toddler
By Fiona McKim on 22/09/2011 16:57:09
The twos needn’t be terrible with our meltdown-management mantra
is prone to the odd tantrum.While is it a rare parent who manages to raise a toddler without the odd mid-supermarket meltdown, there are a few simple techniques you can use to defuse outbursts of temper and encourage less-than disorderly conduct
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An Adventure
By Jane Anderson on 26/01/2009 12:36:10
Become a family of intrepid explorers - either here in the UK or further afield
of the best examples of temperate rainforest left on earth. A former mining outpost, it’s now a tented retreat – simply the best camping-in-the-wilderness experience you’re likely to have. Children will be in awe from the moment the seaplane shuttles you all
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