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5 Signs That Your Baby Loves You
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:31:11
Hopelessly devoted to you? Here's the telltale signs that your baby is your biggest fan!
1. He’s watching youFrom the moment your baby is born, you are under surveillance. Your baby will not be able to take his eyes off you; he will follow your every move, ‘tracking’ you as you move around your home. That’s because from the moment
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Turn your child into an eco-traveller
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/08/2010 09:22:21
Absorbing the local colour and culture of your destination will help your child appreciate the amazing world around her
* Learn greetings in a local language – it’s a great sign of respect and the locals will really appreciate the effort.* Use the travel as an opportunity for you and your child to learn about the history and culture of the region together – go
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Cool summer Shades for your little one
By Matthew Holroyd on 03/08/2010 11:59:07
Junior picks summer's must-have sunglasses for your child
Wayfarer shades by Ray-Ban £58 at Step2wo
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How to help your small child to think big
By Kate Donoughue on 20/07/2011 13:51:55
Easy ways to nurture your smaller-than-average child
their abilities: physically, mentally and socially. Rather than protecting them from perceived risks, nurturing your child’s self-confidence is the best way to encourage a smaller-than-average child to not only stand up for themselves in the playground, but also
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How to overcome your child's reading difficulties
By Susannah Osborne on 21/11/2012 19:33:00
How to spot if your child has a problem learning to read
If your child is really struggling with reading, there may be a specific problem. Reading difficulties occur on a continuum - there is a wide range of children who experience reading difficulties, from those with a learning disability to those
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10 of the best classic picture books for your baby
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/11/2012 12:53:00
Create the perfect library for your baby with these brilliant baby books
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly has sold 22 million copies.Carle h...
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Five ways to encourage your child to love books
By Junior on 16/03/2012 12:16:32
Raise a happy reader with these quick tips
1. Tap into your child's interestsWhether it's football, horses or witches, seek out books and magazines on her favourite subject.2. Make it rewardingGive books as a reward or a treat, rather than forcing your child to read, as this will help
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Ways to teach your child about opposites
By Junior on 20/12/2011 17:24:34
1 Up and downGet on that see-saw and shout out when you’re up and when you’re down. Belt out some classics such as Jack And Jill.2 Big and small Take a trip to the shops and choose between big apples or small ones; a large carton of milk or a small
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Helping your child to sleep through the night
By Kelly Beswick on 07/03/2011 11:35:25
If you want your child to sleep through the night, teach her to self settle
Your child's ability to settle herself when going to sleep, and subsequently if she wakes up in the night, is essential to a good night's rest for your child, and indeed you. Yet some children find this a difficult skill to master, often because
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Huge digitally printed images for your walls
By Junior on 01/08/2009 00:00:00
Create a great visual impact by getting a big digitally printed image to add some personality to your walls
Bloom Papers is a wonderful company that offers large digitally printed images for walls – either as wallpaper or as a panel. You can give the company your own image to print, or use one of their exclusive designs by contemporary artists
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