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Swimming with your child
On 30/04/2012 in Leisure
It’s never too soon to instill water confidence in your child
. An important consideration when taking your baby swimming is that the water is warm enough. It needs to be at least 32ºC for babies of three months and under or weighing less than 5.5kg; and 30ºC plus for a baby beyond that. It’s horrible seeing your baby
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Great games to play with water
On 12/07/2012 in Leisure
Make a splash by playing these wonderful water games with your child
Babies up to 18 monthsHold your baby while he ‘swims’ in the bath, and let water trickle over his body so he can discover how it feels. Teach him to make a splash by patting your hands on the surface of the water in the bath, or in a washing-up bowl
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Tip top toes
On 23/04/2012 in Health
How to keep your child's tiny toes healthy for years to come
There’s nothing as cute as a baby’s foot – soft, pink and perfectly formed. But how can you ensure your child’s feet stay as healthy (if not as adorable) as in her early years? There is a lot parents can do to keep tiny tootsies in tip-top condition
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Body Image
On 20/04/2010 in Health
Ways to ensure your child has a positive body image
with many children with eating disorders. "A child's attitude to her body is formed from the start," she says. "Even the way you handle your baby determines how she will feel about her body. If a mother is unhappy with her body, she may not like her baby
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Family-friendly skiing destinations
On 17/08/2011 in Ski & activity
Head to the slopes for a highly satisfying family holiday
station that takes babies from three months to children aged five, and costs €9.50 an hour. The children’s mascot is Murmli the marmot and there is a Murmlipark with mini-skidoos, a bouncy castle, a toboggan run and an igloo. The four-star Familienhotel
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ROCK STAR DADDY
On 01/08/2008 in Fashion biz
After 25 years of rocking the world with Bon Jovi, drummer Tico Torres reveals the women, the passion and the rebellious rock 'n' roll spirit that inspired him to create a Rock Star Baby
on the age or the circumstance. Sure it can be hard, After all, it can be hard to take a child to swimming lessons; I took Hector when he was 8 months old, and he was going in the water and parents were going nuts, he’s crying… but it saves their life
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Orlando blooms
On 24/08/2011 in Long-haul
Dine with the whales, swim with dolphins, or nose-dive down water slides, Florida’s metropolis of theme parks will leave you in a sunshine state
evacuated from Gatwick’s Terminal Four... Fast-forward a few hours and funny how life seems to take a much sunnier spin when you have a glass of champagne in your hand and plenty of legroom. Ah, the joys of travelling Virgin Premium Economy (though we did
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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
! Parenting should be fun, at least some of the time. And when you're happy,your child will feel relaxed and happy, too. Parents can often findthemselves trying to control their babies and toddlers; trying to force themto behaving a certain way. Instead, take
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An Adventure
On 26/01/2009 in Perfect for...
Become a family of intrepid explorers - either here in the UK or further afield
include penguins, seals, whales and birds. Visit www.adventurecompany.co.ukCLOSER TO HOME How does a superjeep weekend safari in Iceland grab you and the children? This amazing adventure takes you to remote and wild areas of Iceland, where conventional
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Deeply adventurous holidays
On 18/08/2011 in Tips & advice
It’s easy for you and your family to become intrepid explorers with a little know-how. Near or far, just take the plunge and discover a new world
include penguins, seals, whales and birds. Visit www.adventurecompany.co.ukCloser to homeHow does a superjeep weekend safari in Iceland grab you and the children? This amazing adventure takes you to remote and wild areas of Iceland, where conventional
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