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Walking With Dinosaurs Arena Spectacular
By Catherine O'Dolan on 10/01/2013 14:09:00
Mighty megasaurs and terrifying T-Rex – stomping to a stadium near you very soon
ft long. Tapping into our perennial fascination for all things dinosaur, this 80-minute show is based on the BBC’s award-winning Walking With Dinosaurs to create a show for all the family. Led by a running commentary from our expert palaeontologist
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BLISSFIELDS FESTIVAL: JUNE 30–JULY 3
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 13:01:39
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out Blissfields
at the Future Disco. Family activities also include It’s A Knockout, plus open-mic and campfire jamming sessions. Where to stay Pitch your tent in the family area that is situated furthest from the noise of the stage (further to walk, yes, but much more
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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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Rocking The Runway at Pitti Bimbo 2013: How to be a child model
By Catherine O'Dolan on 24/01/2013 16:33:00
Insider tips for strutting your stuff down the catwalk of Florence's kids fashion fair
chosen to walk down on the runway in the most fashionable finery. With a dazzling dozen fashion shows over the two days of the famous fashion fair, young child models must call upon more talents than just having a pretty face – though of course
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Fendi AW11 Catwalk Report
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/01/2011 10:30:04
Junior reports on the latest catwalk shows at Pitti Bimbo: Fendi
was clearly having so much fun in the limelight that he decided to do a repeat performance and instead of walking off backstage decided to walk down the runway a second time.Finally, five girls came onto the stage each holding one of the letters to spell
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Gucci: Exclusive Childrenswear Preview
By Catherine O'Dolan on 25/06/2010 09:11:24
There's champagne, canapes and the chicest of outfits on show at Gucci
to distinguish the jelly shoe from any other. But then, turn it over and you'll see that, as your toddler walks in the sand, he'll be leaving a perfect little trail of Gucci marks that will set him streets ahead in the style stakes of all his other beach buddies
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Ice Iceberg AW11 Catwalk Report
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/01/2011 16:01:38
Junior reports on the latest catwalk shows at Pitti Bimbo: Ice Iceberg
with "So glad you made it! Gimme some lovin'" amid a dramatic haze of dry ice. It was a dramatic start, but not without its hazards for the first models down the catwalk who had to wave their way through the smoke, and walked past the band with their hands
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Glorious Gleneagles for family Easter fun – and kids go free!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 11:02:07
The circus comes to town – or rather country – at luxurious family hotel, as well as pampering treats and, um, a golf course or two, for the grown-ups
's on offer to give an alternative stay to a stay at the luxury Gleneagles hotel and resort. Between April 1–28 (excluding Friday 22 and Saturday 23 April), families can book in to workshops and learn to stilt walk, juggle and master the art of the human
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Rip-roaring reads for babies and young children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/11/2012 11:59:46
Reading guru Wendy Cooling shares her list of favourite books to enjoy with your child
for preschoolers.* Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell.* Roar! by David Wojtowycz.* Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins.* Cowboy Baby by Sue Heap.* Duck In A Truck by Jez Alborough.* Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.* Here Comes The Train by Charlotte Voake.* Guess
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Your Christmas Must-See Movie: The Snowman And The Snowdog
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2012 13:57:03
The heart-meltingly sweet tale of The Snowman and a brand new friend…
CHRISTMAS JUST WOULDN'T be Christmas without the heavenly voice of Aled Jones singing "We are walking in the air…” No matter that even author/illustrator Raymond Briggs himself refers to his own creation as "that bloody Snowman" such is its
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