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May/June Half-term events for the Midlands
On 18/05/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
believe out of everyday objects at the Warwick Arts Centre.Spark Children’s Art Festival May 31–June 12Ignite the imagination with the Spark Children’s Art Festival in Leicester. The feast of fun includes everything from monkey mask making to finger
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Collector’s Classic: The Mini Sidney
On 01/08/2009 in Interiors
The Mini Sidney is a durable and excellently designed chair available at Vincent Sheppard
. Two classic pieces were developed for children – the Pookie and, our favourite, the Mini Sidney. There are 28 colours available with plenty of natural shades as well as fun colours like fuchsia, aubergine and olive. £189 from Vincent Sheppard.
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Baby hair necessities
On 29/11/2010 in Baby & toddler
Put an end to hair-washing horrors with our choice of soothing baby shampoos
As far as babies are concerned, when it comes to hair products, keep it simple and natural. Children have sensitive skin, so the less you attack them with chemicals the better. Here’s our choice of the best baby haircare products around
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How to nurture a budding scientist
On 20/07/2010 in Education
Explosions, magical transformations, crazy happenings. Being a young scientist is so much fun
-on nature of science means it’s lots of fun, too”.You don’t need lots of apparatus to encourage a building scientist; just giving children a broad bean to sprout an a window ledge will help them learn about photosynthesis. Of course, any child who loves cars
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Tablets on Test
On 07/12/2012 in Toys & Games
Digital technology comes naturally to children, so it makes sense for them to have their own groovy gadgets. We select the best…
DIGITAL NATIVES: That’s the term coined for children when it comes to computers and technology, because living in a digital age comes so naturally to them.That is also why there is now a raft of funky multi-media learning handheld devices
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Monkey World, Dorset
On 19/07/2011 in Days Out
Monkey around at Britain's premier simian sanctuary
at the vibrant and vivacious characters enjoying their natural and peaceful living areas. Children will adore the mischievous nature of the inhabitants, who have even been spotted playing a game of tag with young visitors.Star attractions Naturally, this day out
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Easter Days Out In Scotland
On 27/03/2012 in Days Out
Have a crack at one of these fun family events
for this self-led wildlife quiz, encouraging children to take a closer look at nature.Spring chickensApril 3, 4Edinburgh’s Imagination Workshop will be the venue for these creative workshops, aimed at young children. Use Papier-mâché to create a mother hen
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Autumn Days Out In Northern Ireland
On 15/09/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
demonstrations of traditional countryside pursuits, cast your eyes over a scarecrow competition and listen as nature experts discuss the changes that take place during the autumn season. Competitive children can get bashing in the conker championships whilst
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Advertorial: 5 Natural Energy Boosts for Kids
On 16/08/2011 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Keep your kids happy, healthy and energised with these natural energy boosts
provide an instant energy boost [1]. In particular, a blend of honey from New Zealand, known as manuka honey, has become a popular choice for those looking to naturally improve their energy levels. Exercise Regular exercise is essential for children
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Postcard from Croatia
On 19/04/2011 in Europe
Why we love the coast of a thousand islands
Where? Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian coast.Why go there? Famed for its red rooves, the city of Dubrovnik is also just a hop away from the many beautiful islands off the Dalmatian coast.Children will love.. A nature trail in one of the island
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