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A Cute Rising Star For 2011: Claude
On 21/12/2010 in Books
Always on the look-out for new and exciting literary talent, Junior LOVES the cute little doggy, with a hint of Snoopy. Here, author illlustrator Alex T Smith gives us the inside story on his brilliant new book
for me. I think all of these influences have mixed together and come through in the Claude books. What’s in store for Claude in the future? Lots! In June, just in time for the summer holidays, Claude and Sir Bobblysock go on their first holiday in Claude
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The Sleepyhead baby bed – designed with blissful bed-sharing in mind
On 03/01/2012 in Interiors
Lisa Furuland, founder of Enfant Terrible Design of Sweden, shares the inspiration behind her stylish sleep-time innovation the Sleepyhead
outdoors. Cycling and swimming in the summer. Skating and skiing in the winter.Please share with us some your funniest childhood memories…
My nextdoor neighbour Karin and I established an Animals Club. The headquarters were in the playhouse of her garden
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Ten ways to spread a little happiness
On 30/01/2013 in Psychology
Children are natural optimists. Here are 10 ways to help them always look on the bright side of life
anything more? Last summer, I watched a masterpraise-giver at work. Nick is a swimming coach who always gets excellentresults. He gives children easy-to-follow instructions in a steady, politemanner. If a child gives a mediocre performance, he says: "I know
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Your Continental Year
On 20/04/2010 in Europe
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
for summer sun, make this your destination this month. The island has plenty to offer nature lovers with lush forests, exotic fauna, mountains and spectacular beaches – ideal for families who fancy taking a stroll. But the best thing about the island
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Hip hotels (that love children too)
On 20/04/2010 in Travel Reviews
Junior’s round-up of the hippest hotels for families
. Restaurantsserve Moroccan and Thai cuisine, and there’s a pool terrace wheredinner is served in summer. There are also two pools, a spa and Turkishbath, a library and tennis courts, and all the colour of Marrakech ashort drive away. The hotel welcomes children
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Brilliant Brighton
On 25/09/2009 in Cities
Take a seaside stroll with your babe around Brighton
also doubles as a children’s swimming pool during the summer months, when it takes on the air of a beach resort, complete with deckchairs circling the toddler-friendly pool. I found, however, that my two-year-old was more interested in sifting through
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Paris je t’aime
On 03/08/2011 in Europe
With artistry and beauty at every corner, the French capital is a veritable playground of adventure for children
. For four weeks in summer, from around July 20, you can indulge in a semblance of beach life at Paris Plages, when the riverside thoroughfares are transformed – expect sandy stretches, deckchairs and ice creams. Joe probably had the most fun when we trekked
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Thrilling UK holidays
On 09/08/2011 in UK
A break in the UK is a far from dull experience, and there's something to suit everybody whether you are a little historian or a curious explorer...
; www.unique-cottages.co.uk…OR JUST A DAY- Nagshead Nature Reserve Enjoy Mother Nature in full bloom, with bluebells in spring, butterflies and dragonflies in summer and birds all the year round in this ancient woodland. Forest of Dean. Tel: 01594 562852
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Isle of Wight: A Treasure Island
On 25/08/2011 in UK
Close to home but feels like heaven, the Isle of Wight is the perfect location to create idyllic childhood memories
Faced with carbon footprints and spiralling fuel prices, more and more holidaymakers are rediscovering the simple pleasures of a traditional English holiday. And what could be more English than a summer break on the Isle of Wight?Seduced by its
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Gramping At The Grand
On 15/07/2012 in UK
Eastbourne’s Grand Hotel is ideal for trying out the hot new trend for intergenerational holidays that creates happy family memories for all
The first two weeks of August were always held sacred when I was a child as our annual family summer holiday. We’d all pile into our army-green Morris Mini Minor Traveller, with its cute little indicators that popped out from the side of the doors
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