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No Biting!
By Clay Johnson on 02/06/2010 16:21:13
Five ways to stop your child biting
mouths when teething, so provide teething toys to chew on to relieve the pain.Biting is often a way of expressing frustration. Help give your child the words to express his feelings instead of using his teeth, such as, “You’re angry because you want
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Four simple rules for restaurant dining with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/09/2010 18:30:52
The essential ingredients to happy family dining courtesy of Sara Galvin
Sara Galvin, wife of chef Chris Galvin, and mother of Jessica, 15, George, 14, and Joey, 11, and Front-of-House patron of Galvin La Chapelle, gives her recipe for successful family dining:1. Involve your child in every conversation, play word games
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Joe Blogs pays homage to cockney geezer Guy Ritchie
By Joe on 15/12/2010 22:09:44
Smart Boy About Town checks out Covent Garden and finds a soul mate daddy in Joules
of me. I was going to have a word with him, but there didn't seem to be much point. He didn't have any ears.We also had a chance to have a mooch around the bookshops too, where I rearranged the Beast Quest books into the right order. Call me OCD or call
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Ten fascinating Smurf facts
By Fiona McKim on 18/07/2011 12:57:47
They’re bijou, blue and quite interesting too!
, which may explain why they are so rarely seen without their hats.9. In Smurf language the word Smurf has limitless meanings and can be used as a both a verb and a noun rendering their conversations practically incomprehensible to non Smurf-speakers.10
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Five childhood anxieties and how to banish them
By Junior on 12/10/2011 15:08:48
Simple strategies to soothe your child's anxieties
, or the sound of a television or radio.Thunder and lightning Keep your own mood upbeat. Say something like: “That’s the sound of the sky celebrating – how exciting to have rain!” In other words, even if you hate it yourself, make light of it.Being alone
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Meditation with children
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 08/03/2012 17:07:02
Lorraine Murray shares techniques to help your child feel calm and contented
that she can take the colour inside her body through the top of her head and down to her toes.You may wish to pretend that you are 'colouring them in' - gently stroking down her body to her feet.As you do this say words like, "I am safe/calm/happy", and ask
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Highly Commended Best Story App 2012: Dear Zoo
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 17:38:18
The classic children's lift-the-flap picture book Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell gets super interactive for a new generation of babies
and words. A truly delightful addition to a well-loved format that has delighted a generation of babies and toddlers (and now has a nostalgic resonance for today's newest parents who may have read the original version when it was first published in 1982
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The Design Team Behind The Stokke Sleepi
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 10:11:00
The design team behind the award winning Stokke Sleepi on what makes a great cot
clean beechwood and non-toxic lacquers contribute to this safe sleep environment. What three words best describe the Sleepi?Cosy, adaptable, natural
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The Designer Behind The BabyBjörn Miracle
By Kelly Beswick on 20/05/2012 10:57:34
David Thalén, designer of the award winning BabyBjörn Miracle, on what makes a great infant carrier
the test families I meet every day, on top of that I found out I was going to be a father in the process. What three words best describe the Miracle? Embracing, flexible and comfortable
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Shortlisted Most Promising New Talent 2012 - My Bear Griz by Suzanne McGinnes
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:47:17
It's bear hugs all round with a giant bear who's a boy's best friend
. In this stunning picture book debut, Suzanne uses a variety of pencils, pen and ink to create dramatic scratchy images. The pages also feature childish words of graffiti, like 'I heart peanut butter', to create a playful feel (and could fool parents
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