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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
’t abruptly end the roughhousing, but verbally review the rules, listen to what your child has to say, then reengage when everyone's ready.2. Follow the GigglesIf you do something that makes your child laugh, do it again. And again. This advice might seem
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Advertorial: Don't just go away, go HomeAway
On 19/04/2011 in UK
The UK's Number 1 holiday rentals website with over 210,000 holiday homes around the world
rentals to choose from in family friendly holiday spots around the globe on HomeAway.co.uk, the UK's number one holiday rentals website with over 240,000 properties worldwide. From smaller homes and apartments for just you, hubby and the kids, to large
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Five of the best love stories for children
On 20/04/2012 in Books
Cuddle up with a sweet story at bedtime
No Matter What by Debbie Gliori (£5.99, Bloomsbury)Little Fox Small want to test the limits of his mother's love. Would she love him if he were a grizzly bear or snappy crocodile? This gorgeous book deals sensitively with a young child
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Shortlisted Picture Book Of The Year 2012: Opposites by Patrick George
On 20/05/2012 in Children's Book Awards
Enjoy bold colours, appealing graphics and visual trickery in this stunning book that's the opposite of boring!
Big and small, hit and miss, up and down, hot and cold – discovering the world of opposing elements is one of the stock-in-trades for young children. This vibrant book takes a tried-and-tested topic and skillfully transforms it into a stunning work
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Highly Commended Most Promising New Talent 2012: Where Is Fred by Edward Hardy and Ali Pye
On 20/05/2012 in Children's Book Awards
A ravenous crow is on the look-out for a white fluffy caterpillar for his supper. Funny how he's nowhere to be found…
butterfly!Where Is Fred by Edward Hardy and Ali Pye (Egmont, £10.99)Don't miss... Our exclusive chat with Where Is Fred? illustrator Ali PyePlus find out which book won Most Promising New Talent 2012
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Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
On 03/07/2012 in Films & DVDs
Long-suffering Greg Heffley huffs his way through a big summer adventure – with mayhem and mishaps along the way
that doesnt' factor that his mother's idea of fun is a book club, and his dad believes that a kid should be out playing sports and other exercises.Such is the oft' thwarted intentions of Greg, the classic middle child who is sandwiched between his bullying
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Shortlisted Picture Book Of The Year 2012: Who Ate Aunt Iris?
On 20/05/2012 in Children's Book Awards
How safe is a cuddly chinchilla when her neighbours all have sharp teeth and a mischievous look in their eyes?
Shaw (Frances Lincoln, £11.99).Who won Picture Book of the Year 2012?There's an interesting miscellany of animal tenants in the apartment block where Auntie Iris (a chinchilla) lives with her family. For a start, there's the grumpy cohort of bears
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A spooky children's app for Hallowe’en
On 24/10/2012 in Leisure
The Witch of the East is an olde worlde ghost story with a 21st century spin
with haunting illustrations that jump to life on an iPad screen.What’s more, a large percentage from sales of the original book and app go towards SBCC, a charity providing support for young burn survivors across Scotland.To find out more, or download the app
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How to have a hip Hallowe'en
On 29/10/2012 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Check out our pick of the best ways to shop, spook and serve up a happening Hallowe'en
treats, from cool costumes to creepy cakes...EntertainmentA spooky children's app for Hallowe’enFive spooky books for Hallowe'enFilm Reviews 2012: ParanormanHotel Transylvania: A Monster Hit for Hallowe'enHalf-term family films: Frankenweenie
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Travel shorts
On 28/04/2011 in Europe
The latest child-friendly deals
flights, transfers and B&B. Renowned for hosting golf’s Open Championship, the Lands of Turnberry resort on the beautiful west coast of Scotland has new self-catering apartments. Book before August 31 and enjoy a seven-night stay for £995 (a 57 per cent
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