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The guilt-free guide to motherhood
On 04/08/2010 in Mummy time
Ten reasons not to feel guilty – you are doing a great parenting job!
or their children to be ‘winners’. They had managed to step outside the highly competitive parenting pressure cooker. 10. In most cases, what a mother instinctively feels is the right choice for her and her family, is the right one – regardless of what
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Too Many Girls (surely not!)
On 17/06/2011 in Children's Book Awards
Jonty Lees battle-of-the-sexes tale was highly-commended in our category for Most Promising New Talent
mischievous plan: he shaves off his beard and bestows it on the unsuspecting girls while they are sleeping. They, of course, are not amused and a battle of the sexes ensues as they each try to stamp their authority (and superiority) in a furious competition
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The Designer Behind The Mima Xari
On 20/05/2012 in Interiors & Lifestyle Awards
Davy Kho, designer of the award winning Mima Xari on what makes a great pushchair
call it the ‘Apple effect’ and as a designer it really excites me.What is it about the Xari's design that sets it apart from the competition?The overall image of Xari is completely different from any other pushchair on the market. Due to the innovative
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The Designer Behind the Osprey Poco Premium
On 20/05/2012 in Interiors & Lifestyle Awards
Mike Pfotenhauer, designer of the Osprey Poco Premium, on what makes a great child carrier
and performance features found in high end backpacks transfer well to baby carriers and make child carrying a more enjoyable experience. What is it about the Poco Premium’s design that sets it apart from the competition? The suspension on the Poco is designed
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Excellent Easter Events
On 20/04/2011 in Days Out
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
and crafts.Ilam Park, DerbyshireApril 22–25Easter egg trails with prizes, plus a colouring competition.Swinton Park, North YorkshireApril 16–May 1Follow the trail around the grounds. On Easter Sunday, the Easter bunny will be dropping by and there will be egg
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Hallowe'en happenings in Scotland
On 02/10/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
hunting lodge. Scotland’s oldest inhabited house is providing plenty of chills and thrills for any little horror this Hallowe’en including tarot readings, magicians and a fancy dress competition. Dying for a bite to eat? Traquair’s award winning 1745
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Jolly January Outings in Scotland
On 04/01/2012 in Days Out
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
as part of World Snow Day. Try your hand at skiing and snowboarding with a range of demonstrations and taster sessions or compete in snow sculpting and snowman building competitions.
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Catch a glimpse of Christmas 2012 at Amazon
On 13/07/2012 in Shopping
Junior brings you an exciting sneak preview of what to expect at Amazon this coming festive season
, are certain to keep them quiet. The toy war this year is predicted by Amazon to be between Bratzilla dolls and Monster High -which one will come out on top? And is this the Barbie vs Sindy competition for the modern age? Aside from toys, there is a great
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Family activities…for a day in the park
On 20/04/2010 in Leisure
Ten things to do when you visit a park
on Brownsea Island in Dorset. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wildlifewalks for an excursion in your area.3. Frisbee competition Piggy in the middle (one in the middle while two throwers throw the disc to one another); disc golf (send it spinning along
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Ten Days Out for the Bank Holiday Weekend
On 27/08/2010 in Days Out
Ten fun things to do over the August Bank Holiday
. The festival will also host official competitions including the British Fish Craft Championships and the Welsh Oyster opening Championships. Tel: 02920 872087; www.cardiff-events.com MERRY MEN The medieval Knight Hospitalers will be camping at Sherwood Forest
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