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Rebecca Elliott on creating Zoo Girl
On 30/05/2011 in Children's Book Awards
Highly Commended in our Junior Design Awards category Picture Book Of The Year, author and illustrator Rebecca Elliott gives us the back story to her latest book, Zoo Girl
children, eating cake and laughing with them. Bliss.Why is it important for children to have somewhere they feel at home?As parents it’s easy to get bogged down with what we are constantly told we need to be doing, from sleep-training to child
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Cooking with Raymond Blanc
On 07/08/2010 in Celebrity chefs
A lifelong love of good food and a rich culinary heritage encouraged Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc to open his own cookery class to inspire and educate mini chefs
and nurture their seeds in a pot. There are lots of fun competitions with blind tasting, knowledge competitions, and a prize for the best chocolate-maker.Parents now really need to understand the impact of food on every facet of our life. But basically we have
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The A-Z of cruise holidays
On 18/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Think cruises are just for the old folk? Think again – they are now the perfect vessel for a fun-filled family holiday
of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. For more advice on travelling in hurricane season, visit www.fco.gov.ukI is for ice skatingEach of the Royal Caribbean’s bigger ships has an ice rink on board that is used for skating sessions by day and then for spectacular
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Orla Kiely: The Queen of Pattern
On 29/05/2012 in Books
The Irish designertakes inspiration from the colours of her childhood to create iconic designs as she branches out into picture books
that these books are going to have little fingers all over them, so it’s important that they’re durable.” The books are also presented in subtle tones and muted colours “to appeal to the parents a little bit, too,” says Orla, and – surprise, surprise – the iconic
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THE A-Z OF CRUISE HOLIDAYS
On 26/01/2006 in Perfect for...
Think cruises are just for the old folk? Think again – they are now the perfect vessel for a fun-filled family holiday
’ll pull into port or change their itinerary. You may well wish to avoid this season, but if you’re willing to take a chance there are some bargains to be had sailing out of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. For more advice on travelling in hurricane season, visit
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Living la Dolce Vita at Borgo Egnazia
On 23/05/2012 in Travel Reviews
Is there a location more lovely for the whole family to while away a idle summer days than Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, Italy?
importantly, with a brilliant Our Space children’s club, catering for children from eight months to 13 years, and a special games area for teens, which (once the children are happily entertained) leaves parents to indulge in a Roman Bathouse-style spa
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Holidays with grandparents
On 30/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Look at our advice for an enjoyable holiday with grandparents
Forty per cent of parents apparently take their own parents on holiday with them. To keep all the generations happy, here are tips for a relaxed holiday:- Don’t assume that grandparents are free babysitters – they may enjoy spending time
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Factfile: Hyper-parenting
On 07/12/2012 in Parent skills
The transatlantic parenting trend that could be damaging your child
What is it? When a parent ensures their child has a busier schedule than David Cameron, fitting in hours of sports clubs, music lessons and any other hobbies you might care to think of, not to mention school, homework and the small matters of eating
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How to tell the age of a tree
On 03/04/2012 in Green Living
History is alive in our woodlands – discover the age of your local trees
: 1.25Pine or Spruce: 3.25Elm, Ash or Beech: 2.5More green living advice from Junior:Ways to encourage birds into your gardenGrowing vegetables with your child
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Happy School Days
On 15/09/2010 in Back To School
Wipe away those tears and get ready to smile as your child embarks on his grand school adventure
child’s teacher will never replace you in your child’s affections. What teachers want from you as a parent:• Recognise your child’s teacher as your partner in their development, this will help you utilise the school as a powerful tool
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