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International Children’s Book Day

It’s always great to discover people who are as passionate about kids and reading as I am and this month I’ve come across a brilliant Lithuanian children’s author who’s highlighting the calming power...

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Original design classics... and sausages!

I love designs that help solve a problem or make life easier.  So as we’re celebrating our 15th birthday I thought I’d also celebrate three iconic designs that made a big difference to me when my kids...

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Less is more (and, yes, it might cost a bit more)

Last night I was sitting reading a book and I realised my sofa was 20 years old. It’s as comfortable as it was when I bought it and still looks great in my lounge. I’ve never had the urge to buy a new...

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Dogs, robots... and children's reading

I’m all about finding ways to encourage children’s reading so I was intrigued to hear about an American research project that created a robot ‘book buddy’ to inspire kids to read. Minnie the robot was...

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Should shops have a reading corner for kids?

It’s interesting how parenting roles change as your children get older. One minute you’re doing everything for them, the next they’re starting to do things for themselves... and before you know it...

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The book you never forgot

From all my years of reading, there’s one book that has a special place in my heart and that’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Just thinking about it now I’m transported back to school and waiting...

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The Christmas gift your 2-year-old will love (no batteries required!)

Do you know what present you’re buying your two-year-old for Christmas? Are you stuck for ideas for something memorable and meaningful?   Growing up in France, I was given one main present from Santa...

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Give your kids a green Christmas

I’m loving the fact that there are so many eco-friendly Christmas options this year. From handmade cards to plastic-free crackers and green gifts, it seems there’s a real focus on enjoying the festive...

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Why it’s smart to keep your kids off the phone

It’s not easy being a parent. A couple of weeks ago a friend admitted the only way she can have an uninterrupted conversation with her mum when they’re out having a coffee is to give her two-year-old...

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The joy of being clutter-free

Two years ago I walked into my teenage daughter’s bedroom. For a minute I thought I’d stepped into a parallel universe. Her room, normally a disaster zone of clutter and mess, was a vision of tidy...

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