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Teaching the Fine Art of Etiquette
On 13/02/2012 in Parent skills
From minding their Ps & Qs to keeping elbows off the table, good etiquette will stand your child in good stead for life...
William Hanson from etiquette consultancy firm The English Manner and Maggie Bolger, co-owner of Kensington family club Maggie & Rose, share their wisdom on teaching children the fine art of good manners...Why is teaching etiquette so important
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Ten tips to help your child to read - from the experts
On 11/12/2012 in Books
How to inspire a love of books from an early age
revolutionised educational entertainment. The first LeapPad was truly innovative, teaching children phonics and reading comprehension. LeapFrog then followed this with other another revolutionary learn to read product with Tag, which teaches essential reading
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Sloping off with three generations
On 30/12/2011 in Ski & activity
A skiing trip with his young son and mother seemed like a great idea, but as the departure date loomed, Patrick Thorne began to have doubts
both entertained. Actually, I expected – and indeed got – the normal superb childcare facilities and positive attitude to children that’s the norm in North American resorts. And, funnily enough, it was not my young son who was the greater worry
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The best summer days out in The South
On 19/06/2012 in Days Out
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
for this varied display ofvintage cars and motorcycles, fire engines, buses, commercial and military vehicles. Craft stalls, food producers and children’s entertainers will also be on hand to lend a festival atmosphere to proceedings. Circus WonderlandAugust 7
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Holiday bargains
On 10/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Here's how to snap up the best family holiday deals...
book in during a festival week, then simply take siestas during the afternoon so the children can stay up into the evening and enjoy the free local entertainment.Camping is still a bargain, and children love it. “The past few years has seen a complete
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Best Family Tour Operator: W&O Travel
On 01/06/2011 in Travel Awards
Family travel tips from luxury family tour operator, W&O Travel, shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards
.Perfect holiday reading matter for parents? Something light and entertaining that is not about parenting.Perfect holiday reading matter for children? Anything with hidden characters or lifting flaps that will keep them occupied for at least 20 minutes
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Summer Events For London
On 15/07/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
lunch and come along and enjoy the music and children’s entertainment at the Coronation Gardens in Waltham Forest.Park and Pond ExplorersJuly 30Engage your child’s curiosity about nature, both on land and underwater at Bedfont Lakes in Ashford. Keen
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Happy Family Travel: How to avoid a mid-air meltdown
On 12/08/2011 in Tips & advice
A sense of unease accompanies any plane journey with children. Here’s how to avoid such a crisis
-haul flights, most airlines provide on-board goodie bags with a mix of comics, games, sunglasses and toys, which usually go down well, as well as family movies and children’s channels on the in-flight entertainment. Consider buying a seat for a child under two
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The Family Festival Guide 2012
On 04/05/2012 in Days Out
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
, an enchanted woodland area and campfire, entertainment and workshops for children, and the promise of a secret Victorian lido for a revitalizing dip.PlayFest, New Eccles Hall School, Quidenham, NorfolkJune 1-3 Shortlisted for Best New Festival 2011, Play
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Winter sun
On 20/04/2010 in Perfect for...
Head to one of these destinations for some winter sun
at the Kempinski Hotel costs £23,500 for a family of four. For more information, tel: 00 39 092 367 5000; www.kempinski-sicily.com Enjoy More in Mauritius Keeping children entertained on any holiday can be a challenge, so Scott Dunn, the luxury tour
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