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Imagınation games
By Claire Williams on 23/04/2009 15:41:29
Does your toddler play with imaginary friends, have nightmares or tell lies? We explain what she’s learning.
is really good for her. Here, Dr Pretorius explains how.Playing let’s pretendWhat your toddler’s learning“This is an early example of her developing imagination,” explains Dr Pretorius. “Pretend play helps your child make sense of the world around her. She
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REVEALED: Top toys of 2010
By Kyrsty Hazell on 28/01/2010 12:51:27
We give you a sneak preview from the Toy Fair of the hottest new toys your child will love this year
Spin Master - Moon Dough Pizza Oven Vivid Imaginations - Crayola Colour Wonder Magic Light BrushBuilding SetsLego - Atlantis: Gateway Of The Squid
Lego - City Fire Station Meccano - Xtreme RCGames/PuzzlesDrumond Park - Articulate For Life Imagination
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Fun garden activities for toddlers
By Kyrsty Hazell on 18/05/2010 17:15:16
Keep your little one fit and full of fresh air with these fun and creative garden activities and games
little ones outside by having fun, energetic games, or even better, feed their imagination and create your own games to play.To get you started, we've put together a selection of favourite garden activities for you and your family. From the traditional
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Campaign to save traditional children’s games
By Celia Morgan on 29/07/2009 11:42:21
Presenter and mum Fiona Philips champions the good old days of skipping and conkers
is launching a campaign to bring back traditional games and ensure today’s children don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn vital skills.Try our great ideas for imaginative play over the summer
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Animal Magic
By Fisher Price on 13/11/2009 09:00:36
Fisher-Price®’s new Ready To Play Animals of the Rainforest™ clothing range will excite your child's imagination and make getting dressed an adventure!
http://www.madeformums.com/cl.asp?cn=50Fisher-Price®’s new Ready To Play Animals of the Rainforest™ clothing range will fire your child’s imagination and make getting dressed an adventure!Getting little ones dressed can sometimes feel like a
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Parents failing to read to children, survey reveals
By Kyrsty Hazell on 30/04/2010 17:19:56
Primary school teachers urging parents to read more to their little ones after it’s revealed that one child in every class hasn’t been read a story
never been told stories at home, leaving literary experts branding it a “national disaster”.Blaming the rise of TV viewing and games consoles, the teachers also revealed that the only stories their young pupils did know came from watching Disney
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Top 10 websites for toddlers
By Adam Carpenter, Johnny Dee on 20/07/2009 12:55:25
Cows that moo in Dutch, painting like Pollock or starring with Iggle Piggle – the internet is a great place for your child to learn
Early learning1 Poisson rougeGREAT FOR mouse skillsThe first time you visit this website with your toddler, you'll be amazed. With no instructions, its child-friendly design encourages simple, intuitive navigation around the 200+ games, activities
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Gifts for 8 year olds
By Susie Boone on 03/11/2009 15:22:18
From rocket clocks to make-your-own ice cream, we've got ten of the best presents that are so cool you'll be wanting to play with them yourself...
Top 10 gifts for 8 year oldsAt eight years old there's a world of fantastic toys out there that will spark imaginations and keep them entertained.Whether it's learning to paint with an easel and brushes, or making a robotic Star Wars toy walk around
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Suri Cruise steals limelight from dad Tom on Knight and Day set
By Kimberley Smith on 27/07/2010 13:50:56
Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and Cameron Diaz play make believe with Suri
Celebrity toddler Suri Cruise has been stealing the show on the set of at dad Tom Cruise’s new film, Knight and Day. Her imaginative play and confidence has made Cameron Diaz a fan and her proud dad can’t stop talking about how “special” his little
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Get crafty with your child this summer
By Celia Morgan on 27/07/2009 17:15:25
Holiday journals and scrapbooks make the perfect summer fun for children
more.Scrapbooking and writing journals not only make for a brilliant summer souvenir but are also the perfect way to nurture your child's creative side. As television and computer games grow ever more popular, research has found that children
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