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How to pick the right pet for your family
On 12/04/2012 in Parent skills
We rundown the ins and outs of some popular household pets
and with practise (they are determined wrigglers) are easily handled. Be warned though, that escape is their raison d’être.GoldfishA great starter pet and one of the easiest to take care of. They don’t just swim round either – goldfish can be trained to swim towards
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Great games to play with water
On 12/07/2012 in Leisure
Make a splash by playing these wonderful water games with your child
Babies up to 18 monthsHold your baby while he ‘swims’ in the bath, and let water trickle over his body so he can discover how it feels. Teach him to make a splash by patting your hands on the surface of the water in the bath, or in a washing-up bowl
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Junior's guide to the exotic Far East
On 15/08/2011 in Long-haul
Finding famous dragons, wandering around waterfalls, waving at wild elephants, a trip to the Far East will be an unforgettable family holiday
The great thing about the Far East is that it remains such an exotic culture despite our children becoming ever more world-savvy. When your children are up close to an enormous elephant in the Thai jungle or walking down a street in Bali where women
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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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An Adventure
On 26/01/2009 in Perfect for...
Become a family of intrepid explorers - either here in the UK or further afield
safaris. Adults can have a siesta while children are tended by their guides, who will help them to record observations and teach bush skills; while at Edo’s Camp, in Kalahari, you can meet the San Bushmen, one of the world’s oldest cultures. For more
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Deeply adventurous holidays
On 18/08/2011 in Tips & advice
It’s easy for you and your family to become intrepid explorers with a little know-how. Near or far, just take the plunge and discover a new world
safaris. Adults can have a siesta while children are tended by their guides, who will help them to record observations and teach bush skills; while at Edo’s Camp, in Kalahari, you can meet the San Bushmen, one of the world’s oldest cultures. For more
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Foreign countries en famille
On 19/04/2010 in Tips & advice
National Geographic photographer and mother-of-four Annie Griffiths Belt talks to Junior about the best way to travel the world with family in tow
as they do it more and more is that they begin to talk with their children more and more about what’s coming up and the conversations are really enlightening – both to the parents and the kids. The kids will totally accept something that the parents
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ROCK STAR DADDY
On 01/08/2008 in Fashion biz
After 25 years of rocking the world with Bon Jovi, drummer Tico Torres reveals the women, the passion and the rebellious rock 'n' roll spirit that inspired him to create a Rock Star Baby
to him that I really miss him [when I am on tour] and that I’m sorry…and I want to hear his opinion. But he could be whatever he wants to be. I’m gonna teach him everything I possibly could in my life, and then he’s gonna teach me, because I’m sure there
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Swimming with your child
On 30/04/2012 in Leisure
It’s never too soon to instill water confidence in your child
BabiesWhile not really swimming using the proper technical strokes that we develop as adults (children don’t have the strength and coordination until at least age four), a baby benefits a great deal from an early introduction to water, not least
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Rebecca Adlington's top tips for water confidence
On 12/07/2012 in Education
The Olympic gold medallist shares her tips for your water baby
“I was always a water baby,” says Rebecca. “Every family holiday there would be a big group of us, with the children spending practically every waking moment in the pool. I loved being in the water and was always pleading with my mum, ‘Please can we
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