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The Most Important Decision you can make for your Child

You probably think this is an article about picking the right school for your child. Well, it’s not, even though that decision is important. It’s about the timing of conception.

Little yogis

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NHS Clinical Nurse Specialist Michelle Teasdale advocates yoga and meditation to cope with exam stress and bedtime battles.

Paranoid Parent: Whose fault is it?

Time was when children’s naughtiness had charm but now it’s less Just William, more Horrid Henry. But whose responsible? asks Paranoid Parent.

On the Hunt

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Employing the skills of a buying agent could save you time, money and heartache, says Anna Tyzack

All aboard

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When it comes to choosing an activity holiday for children, sailing combines new skills with plenty of smiles. Paula Irish considers the choices available

Letting go

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Whether it’s a sleepover or a gap year getaway, giving your child their independence is never easy, says Glynis Kozma.

Children’s Literature Festival at Imperial War Museum

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To coincide with Once Upon A Wartime: Classic War Stories for Children, the Imperial War Museum is hosting a children’s literature festival during the summer holidays which takes a fresh look at storytelling through a packed programme of workshops and talks.

Pack up for a Glamping Holiday

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Whether it’s family holidays, bushcraft or festivals, camping embraces the great outdoors _ even your teenage daughter might enjoy it! Catherine Fairweather and Annabel Heseltine rolled up their sleeping bags and prayed for good weather

Pack up for a Glamping Holiday – Country House Hideout

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Annabel Heseltine discovered a better way of sleeping out when she took her brood of four “glamping” in Shropshire

Arts on the Pier: 8 to 12 August 2011

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A series of unique art workshops for 7 to 11 year olds will be taking place on Chiswick’s beautiful Pier this August.