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Baby naming ceremonies: The hippest way to welcome your new baby
On 02/06/2010 in Parent skills
Alternative ways to mark the birth of a new addition to the family
There's a new vogue for parents from non-religious backgrounds to hold a baby naming ceremony to welcome their new baby to the world. You might want to go for a pagan-style woodland gathering with your baby showered in rose petals. Or maybe you
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How to improve your child’s fine motor skills
On 22/03/2012 in Baby & toddler
Get those little fingers moving with these top tips
1. SortingGather a collection of small objects such as buttons, pennies or paper clips and ask your child to sort them into piles.2. DressingLet your child help to get herself dressed in the mornings – clothing fastenings like poppers, zips, buttons
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Tips And Advice On Soothing Your Baby’s Sore Gums
On 26/10/2011 in Baby & toddler
Avoid dental dramas with our top five teething tricks
Use a teething ringAs well as soothing her tender gums, a teething ring can also help your child to practise using her developing jaw. Cold rings can be particularly useful for calming down hot, inflamed areas and the process of chewing should
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Ways to boost your child’s body image
On 08/02/2012 in Psychology
How to raise a happy, confident child from the inside out
themselves, so here are a few quick tips to ensure your household promotes a healthy stance on body image.Firstly always try to be a good role model. Children learn by example and if mummy is complaining about her squidgy bits and getting caught up in fad
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Top tips for boosting your boy’s confidence
On 19/08/2011 in Parent skills
Behind the rough and tumble bravado, little boys need their self–belief bolstered too
Big boys do cryFrom an early age, boys can be made to feel that they should bottle up their emotions so as not to appear weak, which can be a lot to bear for a young child. Encourage your little boy to share his feelings and allow him to be upset
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How to keep your child’s smile bright and healthy
On 03/04/2012 in Health
The do and don't guide to a brilliant beam
What to do Brush your child's teeth twice a day. No more, no less. Get into a toothbrushing routine. If necessary, withhold a fun thing (like a video) until teeth are brushed. Do it yourself until your child is old enough to tie his own shoelaces
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Ten tips to help your child to read - from the experts
On 11/12/2012 in Books
How to inspire a love of books from an early age
http://www.madeformums.com/cl.asp?cn=648Keep it simple with babies“Choose books with simple images and text – remember you are buying the book for your baby, not for yourself” says Rod Campbell, author of Dear Zoo. “Point to objects and say
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Could your child design a T-shirt for Fat Face?
On 18/03/2013 in Fashion biz
British brand launch competition for children with an eye for fashion
, is giving your child the chance to design a T-shirt for the brand.From March 19, diminutive designers can share their vision for a children’s T-shirt, with the winning child not only seeing his idea going into production but also picking up a £100 gift
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Five ways to enjoy a blissful bath with your baby
On 27/06/2012 in Baby & toddler
Bathtime can be an immersive oasis for relaxation for parents and baby alike
, and a lot less hassle, when it comes to keeping essential bits clean. But bathtime, isn’t actually about personal hygiene: it is about bonding, enjoying your baby, having fun, playing and learning.And in that respect, it’s probably more crucial a part
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Your child could be the face of Sainsbury Back To School Campaign
On 15/02/2010 in Fashion news
you have to do is send in your child’s best pictures and 10 finalists will get to take part in a glamorous fashion shoot, organized and styled by Junior’s fashion team. For information on how to enter visit http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/SainsburysModel
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