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Lifeskills: Looking after a pet
On 11/04/2012 in Education
How to introduce a family pet into your home
, then even cleaning out the hutch or goldfish bowl. But always keep a close supervisory eye.• Guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits make excellent first pets. They are easy to look after and very affectionate in return. Get them as babies as this will get them
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Madcap fun with the Moshi Monsters App
On 13/12/2011 in Toys & Games
Look out for little monsters on the loose with this exciting new game
aficionado (by proxy) you'll know that Moshi Monsters themselves have pets – the Moshlings.These micro-sized monster pets are set to cause havoc in their first ever app, Moshi Monsters: Buster’s Lost Moshlings, with players helping the affable and luxuriantly
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The perfect pet for your family
On 02/11/2010 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Which type of animal will fit into your lifestyle?
, then the smaller caged animals are ideal. A hamster is a great first pet as they are easy to care for and, though nocturnal, they can be trained to be awake at suitable times. They do still need watering, feeding and cleaning, but in a solid-sided cage, they
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Ralph Lauren spring/summer 2013 collection at Easter event
On 28/03/2013 in Fashion news
New season fashion, Sharky & George and macaroons abound at charity party
as well as showcasing the new Spring/Summer collection. Guests were treated to entertainment from Sharky & George, face painting, a petting zoo, and nail painting by Little BU nails.And as for the clothes? The new boyswear drop has a distinct nautical
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The Story So Far: Lauren Child
On 16/01/2013 in Books
A potted history of one of our best-loved children's author, creator of Charlie And Lola
After studying art at Manchester Polytechnic and London Art School, Lauren worked in a variety of jobs, including painting dots for Damien Hirst. In 1999, her first two picture books were published I Want A Pet (Frances Lincoln, £5.99) and Clarice
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Lifeskills: Washing hands
On 04/04/2012 in Health
Teach your child to scrub up well this three step plan
Washing is your family's first line of defence against many illnesses. it's not just colds or the flu that can be picked up on fingers. Other bugs include those which cause meningitis hepatitis A and diarrhoea.Gently stress the importance
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Lifeskills: How to teach your child patience
On 19/10/2012 in Education
Children live in the moment - but you can teach them to think of the future, too
to wait, be specific about timeframes, or tell her what should happen first. For example, "We can go to the park when I've finished working on the computer"If your child constantly pushes in and won't wait her turn, ask her how she'd feel if someone did
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Meet the man behind Moshi Monsters
On 05/10/2010 in Toys & Games
We get the low-down on online craze Moshi Monsters from creator Michael Acton Smith
Things have come a long way since the Pet Rock of the Seventies… These days the coolest pet to have is a Moshi Monster. We caught up with creator Michael Acton Smith (aka Mr Moshi) to find out why the virtual world of Moshi Monsters is one
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Moving house: a survival guide
On 01/10/2010 in Baby & toddler
How to get through a house move whatever the age of your child
to pack and unpack a few favourite toys. Get removal boxes and plaster jolly stickers all over them with the child's name; let them ask the removal men (or Daddy) to put the boxes in the van last, and unload them first with due ceremony.3-4 yearsA tricky
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Lessons learned from my rabbit
On 12/04/2012 in Education
These sweet and soft creatures will teach your child the meaning of life
1 Love and lossThe day we brought our first bunnies home, the nice man in the pet shop gave us a free booklet. It listed the diseases that Flopsie and Fluffy might suffer from: myxomatosis, viral haemorrhagic disease, red urine and fly strike were
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