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Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice..?

Girls’ friendships at primary school are often intense, confusing and frustrating. Of course they can be a source of sheer joy, full of giggles and chatter, sharing secrets and fun. But this happiness and security can be devastated by break-ups, betrayals or gossip and your daughter will need guidance to help her navigate her way through these sometimes choppy waters . . . → Read More: Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice..?

Win a trip to DisneyLand!

Explore Learning is encouraging pupils to enter a story for the National Young Writers’ Award 2012. The winner of the competition, which is open to young writers nationwide, will receive a trip to DisneyLand, Paris as well as a collection of books worth £500 for their school. . . . → Read More: Win a trip to DisneyLand!

Chicken Challenge

New Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School which was recently opened in Hale, Cheshire, has become the only nursery in Trafford to keep chickens! . . . → Read More: Chicken Challenge

Art for kid’s sake

Parents in Cheshire and Greater Manchester can now commission an original work of art for their children with Artform Murals and Paintings for Children, a venture set up by professional designer and illustrator, Mike Revell . . . → Read More: Art for kid’s sake

Queen’s Jubilee in Knutsford

Following on from the fun of their Royal Wedding celebration and Street Party last April, children of The Little House Montessori Nursery are looking forward to celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. . . . → Read More: Queen’s Jubilee in Knutsford

Head turning habits

Since the ‘Back to Sleep’ campaign, which advises parents to place their babies on their back to sleep the number of babies with “flat” or misshapen heads increased. However, it seems as though outside of sleeping we need to try and minimise the time that babies are on their backs to avoid “flat” heads. There are several recommendations to mums to make sure their babies aren’t lying with the pressure just on one part of their heads . . . → Read More: Head turning habits

Colouring-in from Imperial War Museum

If you have already been to the Once Upon A Wartime exhibition at Imperial War Museum in Salford, you may recognise the themes of these pictures, and if not, you may be inspired to take your children there . . . → Read More: Colouring-in from Imperial War Museum

Easter Wordsearch

As soon as your child needs a new challenge on your holiday journey, try giving them this wordsearch, and let us know if it helps! . . . → Read More: Easter Wordsearch

Toddling around in style

There is a trend among celebrities to dress up their kids in designer clothes. While it’s nice to be able to treat your kids now and again, designer clothes aren’t a musthave. And while your toddlers are still toddling around covered in mud and orange juice from top to toes, you can probably save a few pennies on their wardrobes… . . . → Read More: Toddling around in style

Be Your Child’s Advocate

A child’s life is a complicated social and educational phenomenon. Like we have problems at work, our sons and daughters have theirs at school. Normally, children are quite capable of sorting out these problems themselves or with the help of their teachers and we, as parents, don’t need to worry or do anything about it. Sometimes though – our involvement is crucial . . . → Read More: Be Your Child’s Advocate