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Rebecca Adlington's top tips for water confidence
On 12/07/2012 in Education
The Olympic gold medallist shares her tips for your water baby
in the bath. If you leave it too late, he may become fearful, and dislike putting his head in water. Of course, it’s possible to overcome this, but if he has grown up around water, he’s less likely to encounter this problem.Also take it slow. Learning to swim
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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
, thus enabling children to practise their strokes. But there is also a school of thought that flotation devices create a false sense of security.Swimming for toddlers is, like other aspects of learning at this age, all about play. If you opt for lessons
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The road to Morocco…
On 16/12/2011 in Long-haul
Explore Moroccan culture on this big adventure
From learning to throw spears in Ecuador to kayaking in Andalucia, The Family Adventure Company offers holidays to stimulate and inspire. For example, introduce your child to a fascinating new culture with a tour of Morocco, taking in the buzz
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Get ready for an Olympic-sized summer of sport
On 25/07/2012 in Shopping
With London preparing to get into the Olympic spirit, we have rounded up some of the best fashion buys for children to help show their support
learn all about teamwork, not to mention the obvious benefits of getting them involved in sport. Help them join in, with a little something from our sports themed fashion roundup. From pretty prints at Rachel Riley to sporty shoes from Geox
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Cobblers Cove in the Caribbean
On 10/08/2011 in Long-haul
It's not difficult to see why Cobblers Cove is such a popular hotel when it gives guests the opportunity to go swimming with turtles, snorkelling and more...
Cobblers Cove, one of the best-loved hotels on the glitzy west coast of Barbados, is offering a great range of attractions and activities for its younger guests this year, including the opportunity to swim with turtles and learn watersports
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Tasty treats in Tuscany
On 10/08/2011 in Europe
Teach your children the value of producing and creating good food with Sapori e Saperi (Flavours & Knowledge) Adventures in terrific Tuscany
Enthusiastic gastropubs will love Sapori e Saperi (Flavours & Knowledge) Adventures, which offer gastronomic learning holidays for families near Lucca in Tuscany. The company aims to inspire children (aged five years and over) and their parents
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Make a splash at Forte Village, Sardinia
On 07/12/2012 in Europe
Bed down in a luxury bungalow at the exciting Forte Village in Sardinia
Forte village, SardiniaThe well-equipped bungalows at Forte Village have been specifically designed to suit families and have access to three freshwater swimming pools.While parents relax at the spa or on the beach, children are invited to the Citta
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Great British holidays
On 17/08/2011 in UK
Our parents and grandparents have known all along what treasures the British Isles hold for families, so long live the staycation!
and older children, with everything from farm animals to feed to Wendy houses and buggy-friendly forest walks. A baby swimming course with the Swim Academy for Babies has also just been introduced in the indoor swimming pool. A week costs from £1,274 for a
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The finest holidays to get soaked in
On 16/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Have a go with these wet and wild water activities from dolphin spotting to snorkelling
SailingWhere? Club Vounaki, Ionian SeaWhy? You’re never too young to splash around in water and Sunsail’s children’s clubs in Greece introduce children as young as three to swimming and gentle canoeing. Between five and 17 years old, they can try
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Superb children's masterclasses abroad
On 15/08/2011 in Tips & advice
From football to flamenco, children can learn vast amounts of sporting and cultural skills in these marvellous masterclasses from around the world
for sporty families. At the junior sports academies, children can hone their skills in golf, rugby, tennis and football. The resort also has a children’s club, playgrounds, children’s menus, plus swimming lessons, dance classes, synchronised swimming
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