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Posts Tagged ‘kids’


Mum’s tip – Picture board

Posted 253 days ago

My four-old-daughter loves painting pictures so I’ve created a wall out of the best ones – I’ll keep adding to it as she grows up, perhaps into an artist!
Bethan Simmonds, Battle

What’s Normal, What’s Not! Constant Colds

Posted 315 days ago

It might seem like the kids catch one cold after another, but this is normal. While adults usually catch between two and four colds a year, kids can get as many as 10, as there are hundreds of strains of the virus, and kids have no immunity to any of them. Most go without treatment from a doctor, but look out…

Mum’s tip – Beach writing

Posted 330 days ago

My daughters Olivia and Ruby found it was more fun writing in the sand than using a pencil and paper – an educational day at the beach.
Stephanie Cullum, Chatham

Kid’s stuff

Posted 357 days ago

As you can see, me and my best friend, Louise (front), are just big kids at heart…
Andrea Lowe, Atherton, Manchester

Mum’s tip – Colour box

Posted 428 days ago

I teach my little boy to collect toys of the same colour and put them in a basket – he learns to be tidy too!
Melissa Day, Cheadle

Kids tip – Paper saver

Posted 441 days ago

Hang onto any spare wallpaper rolls when decorating, they’re great for kids to draw on – here’s my little girl Keeley demonstrating.
Kim Rainford, Portland

Gone Fishing!

Posted 444 days ago

Phoebe, 5, and Franky, 2, are enjoying a spot of afternoon fishing – it gives them a good old ‘pick me up’!
 
Emma Watton, Ingleby Barwick

Tache-tastic!

Posted 550 days ago

When my husband grew a moustache, our kids, Ewan, 6, and Willow, 4, couldn’t resist getting in on the act!
 
Carole Mackie, St Cyrus, Angus

What’s Normal, What’s Not – Kids Won’t Sleep

Posted 574 days ago

Children need a different amount of sleep depending on their age, and even then, they all have their own patterns. Not having enough sleep can make kids stroppy, hyperactive and prone to mood swings. Try to get into a steady routine, including relaxation techniques like a warm bath and a bedtime story. Avoid letting them watch telly in bed as…