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10% of children can’t ride a bike – scared parents to blame
By Susie Boone on 16/06/2009 13:11:25
‘Stranger danger’ fears mean children are not playing outside enough to learn how to ride a bicycle
One in ten children under 16 do not know how to ride a bicycle according to a new study. The rise in non-pedalling tots is being blamed on parents being so worried about safety and abductions that they’re not letting their children play outside
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The best walks and bike rides for children
By Suzanne Milne on 07/07/2009 12:24:39
Get out and about this summer on Britain's best family friendly walks and cycle routes
this man-made lake, but take your walk close to Normanton Church Museum - a surreal vision. Llyn Mair, Gwynedd, North Wales An easy walk through the woodlands along the edge of the picturesque lake. You can even ride on the historic Ffestiniog Railway
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Toddler rides 8 miles down river in toy car
By Susie Boone on 16/07/2009 17:40:45
A 3-year-old had a miraculous escape when he “drove” his toy truck into a fast-flowing river
A toddler rode his battery-powered toy truck into a river and was then swept eight miles downstream. Demetrius Jones, who has just turned 3, survived by clinging on to his truck and had to be rescued from the 10-foot deep swirling river.Unperturbed, he then told his rescuers he w...
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Fairy tales nearly 3,000 years old
By Celia Morgan on 07/09/2009 14:13:52
The tale of Little Red Riding Hood began in 600BC
Our favourite fairy tales are far older than first thought, according to a new study by cultural anthropologists at Durham University.The researchers traced the origins of familiar folk and fairy tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood, and explored
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Teach your child those big life skills
By Siobhan Stirling on 23/04/2009 10:53:37
From learning to ride a bike through to counting, mums, dads and experts share tips on how to teach your child those key life skills.
to master it.”“Mornings are always a rush, but I’ve bought Tyler some pyjamas that have buttons so he can practise doing them up at bedtime when we’ve got more time,” says Maggie, 43, mum to Tyler, 3.Teach your child to ride a bike“You can’t really teach a
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UK days out: Legoland Windsor
By Nicola Herring on 12/05/2010 09:52:17
If you're looking for a fabulous, fun day out with the kids, then Legoland in Windsor fits the bill. It's got fun rides, the famous Lego town, and all set in 150 acres of parkland
before you go on though!), as was the Boating School where you steer mini speedboats round a course. All the rides are free with your entrance fee and dotted everywhere in the park are huge Lego models, and the Lego city of course. But the highlight
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Car seats group 2/3
By Liz Stansfield on 17/11/2009 11:39:25
Older kids will love riding in these cool seats
We've got the hottest seats on the block for your growing little oneGot an older tot on your hands? Don’t leave home without one of these stylish numbers, featuring all the big names in the car seat world, all judged by our panel of mums.
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Pregnancy product
By Liz Stansfield on 17/11/2009 13:42:52
Give yourself an easier ride with these handy products
We've got top rated pregnancy goodies for a great nine monthsAssist your nine months with these treats and essentials for an easier pregnancy. From bump belts to hypnotherapy we’ve got your pregnancy shopping list covered. Find out what our mums judged the best
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Seven-year-old raises £100,000 for Haiti
By Celia Morgan on 25/01/2010 12:43:40
Boy’s sponsored bike ride rakes in thousands
A 7-year-old boy has raised over £100,000 for survivors of the Haiti earthquake by doing a sponsored bike ride.Charlie Simpson, from London, hoped to raise £500 cycling around his local park in Fulham. In just one day, he'd already collected £50
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New child bike wheel could mean no more stabilisers!
By Tessa Watkins on 20/10/2009 12:11:27
Teaching your child to ride a bike may never be the same again thanks to the Gyrowheel
A new wheel could revolutionise the tradition of teaching your child to ride a bike. Rather than clinging to the back of the saddle as your child wobbles all over the place, parents can now stand back and watch them pedal in a straight line.The new
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