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Linda Jones, Editor
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Journalist Linda is a mum of twin girls and a lover of most types of cake. She has been blogging since 2005 when she started a site dedicated to helping multiple birth children. Her family travel blog Have a Lovely Time has scooped various accolades and earlier this year, she was named as Most Inspirational Blogger in the Brilliance in Blogging Awards.
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People power leads Parents for Playgrounds nominations
by Linda Jones, Editor | 21 February 2011We knew we'd be inundated with suggestions for playgrounds eligible for our £15,000 renovation bursaries but we never counted on the passion behind them.
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Outdoors play is important for all
by Linda Jones, Editor | 18 February 2011Our Parents for Playgrounds campaign has active, happy and healthy children in mind.
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Patsy Kensit shares her favourite family haunts for outdoor play
by Linda Jones, Editor | 17 February 2011Lennon and James have been inspired by mum Patsy Kensit's love of exercise.
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Five minutes with Patsy Kensit: Cherish the primary school years
by Linda Jones, Editor | 16 February 2011For the rest of this week our celebrity guest editor will be letting us into her life as a busy working mum to show us why outdoor play matters so much to her and her boys.
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Win a year’s subscription to Reading Chest
by Linda Jones, Editor | 10 February 2011Tell us your favourite book for four to nine-year-olds to be in with a chance of discovering a treasure trove of books for your family.
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Live web chat: Putting the me back in me time
by Linda Jones, Editor | 26 January 2011At 12.30 today, Joanne Mallon, our child development expert will be chatting with readers about how to make sure parents also find me time.
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Who am I again and why exactly am I so invisible?
by Linda Jones, Editor | 24 January 2011It comes to something when the only "me time" you can manage is falling asleep on the train.
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What does community mean to your children?
by Linda Jones, Editor | 06 January 2011This month on Ready for Ten we have a theme of community -- what does it mean to you?
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Our 50 Best of the Web parent bloggers 2010, part two
by Linda Jones, Editor | 04 January 2011In a celebration of writing that makes us smile or think, or perhaps even both, here's another batch of outstanding parent bloggers. They've all graced our 2010 Best of the Web posts.
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Our 50 Best of the Web parent bloggers 2010
by Linda Jones, Editor | 03 January 2011We've been showcasing brilliant blogs since autumn. A handy round 50 have been featured. Nice work people. Here's the first 25.
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Enter our quiz of the year to win some fab organic kids' toiletries
by Linda Jones, Editor | 27 December 2010Update: This competition is now closed. Thanks for all your support of Ready for Ten in 2010. Answer these questions in our New Year quiz to win a complete range of kids' gentle toi...
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Have a wonderful Christmas
by Linda Jones, Editor | 24 December 2010Here's hoping Santa brings you all you wish for.
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Ready for Ten writers on brilliant bloggers' shortlist
by Linda Jones, Editor | 18 December 2010We always knew our writers were tops. A new awards scheme proves us right again.
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Exclusive competition: Win a family break in Majorca
by Linda Jones, Editor | 16 December 2010Update: This competition is now closed. Tell us which Toy Story 3 characters you love to win three nights for two adults and two children at this beautiful hotel with travel included.
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Win family tickets for RSC Matilda and a backstage tour
by Linda Jones, Editor | 14 December 2010Update: This competition is now closed. We're such big fans of Roald Dahl at Ready for Ten, we're delighted to offer this exclusive competition for sought after tickets for an ama...
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