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Joanne Mallon
Joanne is Ready for Ten's behaviour expert. She's also the Agony Aunt for ParentDish UK, and a trained life coach, journalist and NLP Practitioner. She lives by the sea in Brighton with her partner John, two children aged 6 and 10 and Dennis the Cat.
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Why I left my nine-year-old home alone
by Joanne Mallon | 24 March 2011How do you know when they're old enough?
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Latest discounts and money saving deals for families
by Joanne Mallon | 28 June 2011Here's our weekly round up of freebies, deals and ideas to save your family cash.
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Expert post: How to choose the right pet for your child
by Joanne Mallon | 13 July 2010Lots of parents find summer a great time to welcome a puppy or kitten to their home -- but should you be adding another member to your family?
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Expert post: The benefits of screen time
by Joanne Mallon | 21 July 2010We all love getting out and about with our kids but time in front of a TV or computer games screen can also do them some good!
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Ten reasons why it's great to be Irish
by Joanne Mallon | 17 March 2011Cead mile failte - it's St Patrick's Day, so I'm saying Slainte! to the best of Ireland.
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Remembering loved ones at Christmas
by Joanne Mallon | 21 November 2011If you've been bereaved, what's the best way to handle it at Christmas?
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You be Chico, I'll be Stavros Flatley
by Joanne Mallon | 16 March 2011A new study reports children's traditional games are alive and well in playgrounds but have an added modern twist.
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Do you like your children playing with dolls?
by Joanne Mallon | 23 January 2012Some dolls are better than others.
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Expert post: How to get your child to talk to you about school
by Joanne Mallon | 08 September 2010Are you faced with grunts and moans when your child comes out of school? Here's how to find out what they really did today
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Expert post: How to help your child become more independent
by Joanne Mallon | 08 July 2010It's amazing how much children change between the age of six and nine. Here's how you can help them grow in independence:
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Expert post: Helping your children do chores
by Joanne Mallon | 05 November 2010Helping around the house benefits all the family - but how can we persuade our children to pitch in?
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Expert post: Helping your child make friends at school
by Joanne Mallon | 03 September 2010It can be heartbreaking if your child is struggling with friendships. What can parents do to help?
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Cooking with kids: How to ice fairy cakes and cupcakes
by Joanne Mallon | 09 March 2011We went to a cupcake masterclass to learn how to ice beautiful cakes.
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Expert post: What's holding you back?
by Joanne Mallon | 08 October 2010If you have itchy feet and an urge to do something new with your family, what stops you? Is it a good idea to follow your heart, or do you have to be more practical than that when yo...
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Expert post: Does your child need an email address?
by Joanne Mallon | 22 September 2010Is your under ten on email yet? And what do you need to think about if they are?
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