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Mon: The big question
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How do I teach my children about multi-cultural Britain?
How do I teach my children about Britain’s rich...
by Emily Carlisle on 20 December, 2011
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Tue: Money-saving tips
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Make a garden in a jar
Don't let the weather stop you gardening – make this terrarium instead.
by Debbie Webber on 30 December, 2011
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Wintry recipes to cook with your kids
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Wed: Video
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In video: How to make holders for CDs
This fun film is easy to follow and hits all the right notes. (Groan.)
by Linda Jones, Editor on 24 December, 2011
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Thu: Lucky dip
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Bedtime: a moveable feast in our house
I used to be a stickler for bedtime, but lately routine has gone out of the window. Does it matter?
by Ellen Arnison on 20 December, 2011
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What does community mean to your kids?
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Fri: From our experts
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Are we raising the most selfish generation of children ever?
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by Linda Jones, Editor on 01 January, 2012
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Expert post: Should your children be home alone?
Expert post: Should your children be home alone?
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Crown jewels or Mary -- how do you find the right words?
Crown jewels or Mary -- how do you find the right words?
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Help! My son hates reading
Help! My son hates reading
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I never imagined my child would be a non-reader, but why does it matter to me so much?
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Do you like your children playing with dolls?
Do you like your children playing with dolls?
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Some dolls are better than others.
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by JayneHowarth on 16 January, 2012
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