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Meditation tips for all ages
On 03/01/2013 in Health
Hit the road to relaxation with these stress-free techniques
focused and calm. With practice, this age group can stay focused on a meditation for up to 20 minutes. More health from Junior:How to keep your child's smile bright and healthyYour child's hereditary traits explained
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Shock, horror! Restaurant Bans Children
On 11/10/2010 in Restaurants
Your toddler's in meltdown mode in a crowded restaurant – do we expect tolerance or tuts from fellow diners?
stigmatized. Comments on the internet have been lively and colourful: “If you can afford to eat out, you can afford a babysitter,” says one, while the bitchy waiter blogs: “Waiters across the world cheer!” One parents who clearly identify with a child
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Five Rules For Playtime
On 01/10/2012 in Parent skills
Before you go head-to-head with your child in battle, review these rules for happy play
you let your child catch his breath before doing it again. Laughter is an involuntary reaction and does not necessarily mean the tickling is fun for your child. See how much laughter you can get with a fake tickle, where you almost touch your child
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Rocking The Runway at Pitti Bimbo 2013: How to be a child model
On 24/01/2013 in Catwalk & designers
Insider tips for strutting your stuff down the catwalk of Florence's kids fashion fair
chosen to walk down on the runway in the most fashionable finery. With a dazzling dozen fashion shows over the two days of the famous fashion fair, young child models must call upon more talents than just having a pretty face – though of course
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A foodie conversation with awarding-winning author, Amanda Grant
On 20/05/2012 in Food & Dining Awards
Award-winning author Amanda Grants talks about her fondest childhood food memories and setting the world – or rather the kitchen – on fire!
the fact that they were eating food that look liked the food we were eating. They often talk about that meal. What would you do if your child had a tantrum in a restaurant?I would definitely try not make a big scene. Keep calm and try to calm the child down
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Party dilemmas… and solutions!!
On 18/04/2010 in Parties
How to make a children's party fun – for everyone
with their wailing offspring.DILEMMA: What can you do when your child comes down with an illness on the day?SOLUTION: First, make sure it’s a genuine ailment. Sometimes the birthday child can just be a bit overwhelmed at the thought of being host and needs some
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Best Family Restaurant: Giraffe
On 27/05/2011 in Food & Dining Awards
Juliette Joffe, co-owner of Giraffe restaurants, offers her tips for family-friendly dining
.What would you do if your child had a tantrum in a restaurant? Nobody wants to hear a screaming child but we understand it happens. I would take my child outside until they calm down.Do you think families should be more encouraged to dine out in restaurants
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Party venues and entertainers: London
On 18/04/2010 in Parties
Junior's guide to children's birthday party venues and entertainers in London
previously created magical parties for my daughter (from a Cinderella theme to catwalk fashion shows). But the challenge now was this: how would she cope with exuberant boys?We needn’t have worried. Having worked as a baby wrangler (keeping child movie
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Ten ways to spread a little happiness
On 30/01/2013 in Psychology
Children are natural optimists. Here are 10 ways to help them always look on the bright side of life
1. Start with positive expectations If you expect your child to be scared of life, guess what? He will be. Thepower of expectations is stunning. Studies have shown that even very youngchildren act in a way that confirms their parents
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Junior meets Where Is Fred? Illustrator, Ali Pye
On 28/05/2012 in Books
After being Highly Commended in our Most Promising New Talent category, the illustrator talks children, caravans and crafty foxes
and bouncy and in need of a trim!. Charlie loves the Dr Seuss books, especially the poem Too Many Daves. He’s like the Gruffalo’s Child, venturing forth into the world then running back to safety every now and again.How do you feel about E
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