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Alice Castle
A forty-something mother of two meandering through life, love and Dulwich Park
Writer and mum-of-two Alice Castle set up her Dulwich Divorcee website as a bit of therapy, then got bitten by the blogging bug. Four years on, and with her first book, Hot Chocolate, published in German, she writes about life, love, kids.....and chocolate
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Do you bribe your child?
by Alice Castle | 09 January 2012Do you slip your child a tenner for behaving at Granny's house? Would you buy them an iPhone for passing their spelling test?
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How to make playtime a happy time
by Alice Castle | 04 January 2012The playground can be a cold and lonely place. My schooldays were chilly, but now mentoring schemes can help kids develop warm friendships.
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I've got the school bag blues
by Alice Castle | 07 September 2011Getting the kids back to school is hard on your purse, says Alice Castle.
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Why we love the South East coast
by Alice Castle | 17 May 2011Even the most determined city dweller knows that, on a sunny day and with kids in tow, coasting down to the coast is the only way to go.
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How to make your garden child-friendly
by Alice Castle | 06 May 2011Tempt your children back into the great outdoors this spring with a few tips to make your garden grow great fun.
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Bring on the cappuccinos in my dream playground
by Alice Castle | 30 March 2011We hear a lot about the vital importance of playgrounds for our kids. But do we read much about what makes a playground fun for carers? Well, no we don't, actually.
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How to ensure your sleepover isn't a night of the living dead
by Alice Castle | 18 March 2011How do you get a gaggle of cake-filled eight-year-olds to drop off?
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Do we 'bribe' our children with pocket money?
by Alice Castle | 28 February 2011Should we link pocket money with chores, or give any in the first place?
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My Christmas concert hell
by Alice Castle | 08 December 2010Remembering your knickers and trying not to be sick are two good ways to help Mum keep her head at the end of term show, finds Alice Castle.
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Fabulous crafty ideas for the school fair
by Alice Castle | 18 November 2010It's that time of year again. Make your children's stall at their school fair a smash hit thanks to these gorgeous treats.
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How to help your kids settle back in the UK
by Alice Castle | 04 November 2010Last month on Ready for Ten, we featured some amazing parents who'd taken their families across the world. But what happens when you head back to home soil?
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Autumn activities to keep kids on the go
by Alice Castle | 22 September 2010You can help keep children fit, healthy and happy whatever the weather.
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Our pick of top reads for autumn
by Alice Castle | 15 September 2010There's nothing cosier than settling down with your child for a lovely read as the nights draw in. But which book should you choose?
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Finding a new home for forsaken toys
by Alice Castle | 20 August 2010What do you do when your child gets tired of their toys? With 13 million toys a year ending up in landfill sites, Alice Castle, the newest member of the Ready for Ten family, investi...
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