Staying in

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  10 things your child will play with more than any toy

  If we actually thought about what children spend their time doing, would we even buy into the idea of toys at all?

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More About Staying In

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  New children's laureate Malorie Blackman attacks 'snobs' who look down on vampire series...

  Jun 5th, 2013

  The new children’s laureate has attacked ‘snobs’ who look down their noses at books such as the...

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  Footballers inspire children to enjoy reading

  May 14th, 2013

  The National Literacy Trust has said that a campaign it launched based around Premier League...

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  Fun activities whatever the weather

  Cheap play ideas and games your kids will love whether you are inside from the rain or enjoying the...

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  Put on your dancing shoes: The ultimate dance-off playlist for kids

  Dancing with our kids is the ultimate guilty pleasure – and here are 15 tracks guaranteed to shake...

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  Whose bright idea was this? Toys we can't believe were ever made

  May 1st, 2013

  In today’s parenting world, debates rage about whether pink is appropriate for girls. But being a...

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  Children's author Philip Ardagh talks bushy beards and writing tips

  Philip Ardagh is the award-winning author of Grubtown Tales, and the Eddie Dickens series,...

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  20 places to go and things to do in April

  Apr 2nd, 2013

  Get out and about with your kids this April with our family events and activities happening around...

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  Crafts for kids: How to make glossy paper flowers

  Easy step by step crafting guide to making glossy paper flowers with your children

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  Crafts for kids: How to make plant markers for spring

  Step by step guide to making colourful and personalised plant markers for Spring

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  Finding Nemo colouring sheets

  Mar 24th, 2013

  Printable Finding Nemo colouring sheets and Find Nemo Maze for your children to enjoy

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  Red Ted Art makes: Hobby horses

  Maggy Woodley, blogger at Red Ted Art, shows us how to make cute hobby horses at home

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