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When Toddlers Act Like Teens
By Kate Konopicky on 01/10/2012 14:27:39
20 traits that tell you your toddler is almost a teen…
Top twenty traits of teens-before-their-time1. Obsession with personal appearance untainted by a corresponding obsession with personal hygiene.2. Excessive litigiousness.3. Inability to distinguish the difference between "want" and "need".4. Secretiveness. Just what went on in th...
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The best books for babies and toddlers
By Lucy Phillips on 21/11/2012 13:42:00
Babies love books – and here's a lovely selection for them to get their chubby little hand on
Peter Rabbit Little Box Of BooksBy Beatrix Potter, Frederick Warne, £8.99, from 12 monthsThis set of five eco-friendly board books uses some of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved characters to help children discover their five senses. Read how Benjamin Bunny can “taste a cup of steaming...
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Seasonal recipe: Pumpkin Stew-In-A-Pot
By Junior on 04/09/2012 00:00:00
This Pumpkin Stew-In-A-Pot recipe is from Lizzie Vann's fantastic Organic Baby And Toddler Cookbook
Organic Baby And Toddler Cookbook by Lizzie Vann (Dorling Kindersley, £9.99) is packed with inspiring recipes for each stage of your child’s development. Dishes include fruity rice, vegetable korma and this lovely recipe... Pumpkin Stew
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How to have a happy child
By Sophie Westnedge on 26/11/2012 16:03:00
Create a happy environment for your child to flourish in, with advice from author Dr. Harvey Karp
A happy and content child is what every parent wishes for, so we spoke to Dr. Harvey Karp the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block, to find out his thoughts on nurturing happiness.What are the most important
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Top tips for looking after twins
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 04/07/2012 16:03:49
Having two lively babies on your hands can pose lots of challenges. So how can you tackle life with twins?
? Try these ten games to play with your toddler
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12 skills every child needs when starting school
By Jennifer Beckles on 30/08/2012 16:21:00
Being independent and self-sufficient is key to your child's success and happiness at school. Here's how to brush up on the vital skills he needs
1. Dress and undressIf she finds it hard to do up her shoes, buy slip-ons with Velcro fastenings. If buttons are a problem, but trousers or skirts with elastic waists and coats with simple fasteners.2. Go to the toilet unsupervisedGet into a toilet routine, e.g wipe, flush, wash ...
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Wendy Cooling's 10 best books for babies and young children
By Susannah Osborne on 21/11/2012 19:34:00
The founder of Bookstart shares her favourite books for pre-schoolers
Dear Zoo by Rod CampbellThis classic, lift-the-flap book has been a favourite with toddlers for over 20 years. Little readers love joining in with the story of when, "I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet..." Now available as an award-winning Dear Zoo
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The very best Christmas books for children
By Junior on 20/11/2012 13:42:00
Festive mice, a gruesome grinch and a very naughty santa make for fun festive reading
Rabbits In The Snow by Natalie Russell (Macmillan, £10.99) from 12 monthsWhen six fluffy rabbits play in the snow, they discover a world of opposites. Rose Rabbit skates fast, while Grey Rabbit is slow, Honey Rabbit has a full basket, while Rust Rabbit’s sledge is empty. An impor...
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Hallowe'en glittering ghostly gateaux
By Junior on 15/10/2012 17:01:27
Sparkly, spooky red velvet cakes make perfect party pickings
You can make these spooky red velvet cakes a day in advance but the marshmallow frosting should be made on the day of serving.Ingredients175g butter, soft250g caster sugar2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp pure vanilla extract½ tsp red food colouring125ml buttermilk175g plain flour2 tbs...
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Hallowe'en swampy slimy jellies
By Junior on 18/10/2012 15:54:00
These gruesome treats will delight your little monster
Make these jellies on the morning of your party and then fill them with a gruesome combination of confectionery spiders, worms and teeth. They look particularly good if stored in small kilner jars – almost as if they are part of some mad scientist’s experiments which he has displ...
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