751. Top tips to improve your child's reading ability
February 20, 2013
Studies have shown that children perform a lot better in school if they have learned to read and write before they start. Many parents find it difficult to know where to begin when it comes to teaching their children how to read. Perhaps your youngster can already read, but they struggle with some b...
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752. Round-up of books nominated for the Red House Book Award
February 20, 2013
The Red House Children’s Book Award is the only national book award that is voted for entirely by children. It raises awareness of the importance of getting kids interested in reading from a young age. The organisation draws up a shortlist each year from all of children’s nominations and then any ch...
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753. Inexpensive and educational gifts for kids
February 20, 2013
So it’s almost your youngster’s birthday and you’re struggling to think what present to buy for them. If your budget is low or you have bought the bulk of the gifts and just need a little extra, why not consider buying a book. Books make great gifts for kids as they’re low-cost and can have educatio...
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754. Current top names in children's literature
February 20, 2013
Does your little one enjoy reading? Do they request a bedtime story every evening to help them sleep? There are so many fantastic children’s authors out there at the moment that it can be hard to choose. As a rough guide, little girls tend to enjoy books about fairies and princesses, that have a hap...
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755. Books to fall in love with this Valentine's Day
February 20, 2013
If you don’t have a date or fancy dinner arranged this year for Valentine’s Day, don’t panic. Buy a big bar of chocolate, your favourite tipple, and settle down with a good book. To help you choose, I’ve devised a helpful list of great books to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day.
Pride a...
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756. Top tips when you're going on a long journey
February 20, 2013
There come times when all of us need to go on long journeys. Whether it is because we are travelling somewhere for work or because we are going to see loved ones travelling on the motorway for several hours becomes an inevitable part of life.
If you have a long journey coming up then it is e...
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757. Preparing for a long journey when the weather is bad
February 20, 2013
Just when it seemed like the UK was beginning to get over the spate of bad weather experienced in January, things once again appear to have taken a turn for the worse and much of the country is experiencing bad weather, grey skies, high winds and some snow fall.
This can cause many disruptio...
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758. Bike accidents and how to deal with them
February 20, 2013
The roads in the UK are very busy and, unfortunately, this means that crashes and accidents are an inevitable fact of life. There are many reasons why these crashes happen and while sometimes they are the fault of an individual, they can also be the result of problems with a vehicle or driving condi...
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759. Step out in this season's pastel-coloured heels
February 20, 2013
Liven up your wardrobe and get ready for on-coming spring with this season’s on-trend pastel-coloured high heels. Pastel-coloured shoes are the ultimate accessory this season to inject a subtle hint of colour in to your outfit and cheer yourself up on a chilly morning. These beauties will get you in...
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760. Keep your feet cosy in winter snow boots
February 20, 2013
Despite the winter months coming to a near-end, the snow hasn’t stopped yet. Now’s the perfect time to invest in a pair of warm and snuggly snow boots to keep your feet warm and dry on those cold wintery days. It doesn’t matter that the calendar says spring is on the way – the weather is saying othe...
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