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Cosy bedtime books to soothe your child into slumber
On 26/11/2012 in Books
Friendly monsters and fear–conquering owls make for reassuring evening reads
The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark (picture book) by Jill Thomlinson (Egmont, £3.99)This classic tale has been soothing night-fearing children for generations and has even been reworked into a picture book for very young readers. Help to conquer your child’s bedtime worries with ...
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How to conquer your child's night time fears
On 24/10/2012 in Education
You don’t have to be a superhero to banish the 'baddies' beneath the bed
Scary monsters, ghosts and ghoulsReassure your child that he is safe, and help him to feel secure and less anxious. A toddler may benefit from choosing a toy that can “protect” him; an older child may be reassured if he can take the time to explain
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 21-30
On 20/10/2011 in Books
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
and joy when mummy owl comes back. A gently reassuring bedtime read for two-year-olds.
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How to deal with fear of the dark
On 20/03/2013 in Psychology
Five ways to calm a fear of the dark
– and be reassured that there are no monsters in her bedroom5. Create a cosy bedtime routine Make going to bed relaxing and fun. Sing soothing lullabies and read a bedtime story that has a happy ending
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Best Family Tour Operator 2011: Powder Byrne
On 18/05/2011 in Travel Awards
Family travel tips from Simon Meeke of Powder Byrne, winners of our Best Family Tour Operator in the Junior Design Awards
as they encapsulate a fun yet relaxing vibe that the whole family connects with.Perfect holiday reading material for parents? Everyone’s different, but I enjoy the rare treat of reading a book from cover to cover on holiday and to be honest, as that is a luxury
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The Top 100 Children's Books
On 20/04/2010 in Books
So here they are! The best books for children of all time, voted by you.
simple in design. In Sam McBratney’s modern classic, a big cuddly hare and a little cuddly hare exchange expressions of love in a warm and reassuring way that any child at bedtime could enjoy. Coupled with Anita Jeram’s gentle illustrative style, it
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A taste of Thailand
On 24/08/2011 in Long-haul
From rugged rainforests and idyllic sandy shores to stunning cityscapes, Thailand offers a host of opportunities that teach valuable life lessons…
. It’s funny how when you’re in a foreign land, there’s something reassuring about discovering the familiar. Joe instantly recognised the golden arches – nothing to do with the King of Siam – while Grace found solace in Boots, perusing the shelves to discover
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Harry Potter's Bonnie Wright
On 21/07/2011 in Vintage Junior
As Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 causes a storm at the box office, we open the archives on our interview with young starlet Bonnie Wright
. Not having had any formal training in acting – director Chris Columbus has made a point of only casting non-actor children – I ask Bonnie how she got the part in the first place? “My brother (Lewis, 15) had read all the Harry Potter books. I remember saying
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Impressive India
On 04/08/2011 in Long-haul
Ancient history, stunning architecture, aromatic cuisine, spectacular street theatre...India is a place full of delights
of India. Oh, he’s also a figment of our imaginations, but his existence provides just the right amount of reassurance my five-year-old son, Joe, needed to help him get over his fear of flying.Thanks to James, we landed safely in Delhi after our eight
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Nick Sharratt's All-Time Favourite Children's Books
On 23/11/2011 in Books
The well-loved illustrator of Tracy Beaker picks his personal top five
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)"A gigantic success with good reason – belongs on every child's bookshelf. Brilliant". The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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