Catherine Cooper

Catherine Cooper

Should parents push children to read classic books?

By Catherine Cooper, Feb 22, 2012

I recently booked tickets to take my children, aged seven and nine to see The Railway Children at the theatre, and thinking they may get more out of it if they already knew the story, ordered the book to read to them.

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Why I hate family camping

By Catherine Cooper, May 25, 2011

Getty When I was a child, I loved our camping holidays, so I was looking forward to taking my own children and ...

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Family-friendly travel companies

By Catherine Cooper, Mar 24, 2011

Family holidays provide quality time away the rush of everyday life and create memories that live long after you've packed ...

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Half term: 20 family ideas

By Catherine Cooper, Feb 11, 2011

What are you doing this half-term? We've rounded up some getaways to suit all budgets as well as a few ideas for days out if ...

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