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Make pom-poms
On 18/04/2010 in Art & Craft
Step-by-step instructions for making pom-poms
1. Cut two circles from cardboard about the size of the pom poms to be created.2. Cut a circle out of the middle (fold the card in half to cut out this circle).3. Place the two cardboard circles together, then wind a ball of wool through the centre hole and around the outside.4. ...
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Make a bug hotel
On 13/04/2011 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Welcome creepy-crawly guests to the garden with this idea for a bug hotel
creepy-crawly looking for a little R&R.Taken from This Book Totally Makes Stuff Grow (Walker, £5.99), which features famous friends Maggie, Rose, Oscar and dog Bentley, too, this step-by-step guide shows your child how to make her own bug hotel
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Make perfect shortcrust pastry
On 01/10/2012 in Recipes
Tis the season to settle down to a nice warming family pie, with a melt-in-the-mouth shortcrust pastry as its base
Basic Shortcrust PastryThis is the classic method for making short and crumbly shortcrust pastry. It is made with half butter and half lard – the butter for colour and flavour and the lard for shortness. If you have cool hands, the hand method
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How to make coconut ice
On 28/01/2013 in Recipes
These sweets are soft, yielding and ultimately chewy – and gloriously pink!
Felix, Coco and I love joining forces to make the delectable treats from Life Is Sweet by Hope And Greenwood (Ebury, £12.99). It’s as if all the British confectionery favourites have been shovelled onto the pages. There are loads of sweet treats
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How to make an Easter bonnet
On 11/03/2012 in Art & Craft
Get creative with a pretty hat for spring
The tradition for Easter bonnets originates from Victorian times when families paraded in the park at Easter and fashionable ladies sported ever-more-decorative hats. Get your children to form their own Easter parade once they’ve finished making
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A beginner's guide to making music
On 17/04/2012 in Education
Five ways to kick start your child’s musical talent
Make rhythms from everyday activitiesClimb the stairs to a steady beat, do up buttons with a rapper's rhythmic commentary.Sing SongsAs you are walking down the street, make up songs about the things you do regularly, such as posting a letter
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Help your child make friends
On 13/02/2013 in Parent skills
The path of true friendship ne'er did run smooth, but you can help your child navigate its tricky waters by nurturing her social skills
Young children don't always immediately grasp the nuances of human interaction and may benefit from a helpful nudge in the right direction when it comes to making, and keeping friends. However, there's lots you can do to nurture her social skills
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Ways to make your baby laugh
On 02/04/2012 in Baby & toddler
Understanding your baby's sense of humour is the key to tickling her pink
year old don’t just laugh with exhilaration, they giggle at sights and sounds of all sorts, including men with beards and flushing toilets. But what they find really funny is people acting silly. Pulling funny faces, talking in squeaky voices and making
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Make a shady sun hat
On 04/05/2011 in Art & Craft
Keep your child cool this summer with a gorgeous reversible hat
); large fits 6–8 years, 53cm (21ins). These age guidelines are a rough guide. Measure your child’s head to ensure you are making the correct size hat.Materials■ Fabric A: 30cm (1/3 yard) of 112cm (44in) wide, light- to medium-weight cotton for one side
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Make 'em laugh for Comic Relief
On 15/03/2013 in Psychology
Today's the day when all larks are allowed! You know it's all in a good cause…
to five times a day on average, children can manage an astonishing 300 guffaws with ease. In the fast pace of frenetic family life, it’s easy to forget about the power of humour, so how can you make sure you are giving your child his recommended daily dose
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