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Maggie Christie
Maggie is a forty-something mum living on a 22 acre farm in the beautiful Preseli Hills in the wild west of Wales with daughters H8 and R6 and husband Brian. A former local journalist, she writes fiction and blogs and is a keen photographer and day dreamer. She has developed a recent passion for running half marathons and is devoted to growing edible things and baking bread.
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Why my daughters won't get fat
by Maggie Christie | 14 June 2011Like most parents I'm anxious to help my daughters grow up happy and healthy.
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Parents' race at school sports day: Love or loathe it?
by Maggie Christie | 13 June 2011Is this your chance to show off your athletic prowess or do you - like me - limp back humiliated?
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Get growing now for your own Halloween pumpkins
by Maggie Christie | 25 May 2011October may seem a long way off but June is not too late to plant seeds to grow your own Halloween lantern pumpkins.
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Easy biscuit brownies
by Maggie Christie | 24 April 2011Biscuit brownies are a family favourite for a lunchbox treat or picnic.
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Do your children know how to send a letter?
by Maggie Christie | 14 April 2011In this age of email, text and tweet, it's still a pleasure to receive or send a letter.
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How to plant flowers to attract bees and butterflies
by Maggie Christie | 31 March 2011My daughters are keen to help provide sources of nectar for pollinating insects and for the past few years we have been sowing our garden with bright and colourful annual flowers.
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How to have a happy holiday with your dog
by Maggie Christie | 29 March 2011Will you be packing your dog next time you set off on a family holiday? Britain is a nation of dog-lovers and your canine friend can find a warm welcome - especially if you do your h...
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How do I get my kids to eat fish?
by Maggie Christie | 03 March 2011I've even tried subterfuge, what else would you suggest?
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Ten reasons it's ffantastig to be Welsh
by Maggie Christie | 01 March 2011Happy St David's Day. As I send my daughters off to their Welsh-language school dressed in traditional costume, I thought I'd share with you 10 things which are 'gwych' about the pri...
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Getting the most out of life with your family dog
by Maggie Christie | 22 February 2011I can't imagine family life without a dog and certainly the house would seem a lot quieter (but perhaps bigger and cleaner) if we didn't have at least one canine friend around.
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How my girls talk about love and romance
by Maggie Christie | 14 February 2011My girls are at an age where they are fascinated by the romantic bits in films. What can I teach them about love?
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Running for charity with children
by Maggie Christie | 08 February 2011You only have to look into the school playground to see running is something children do naturally, so how about harnessing that ability and getting them to do it for charity?
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How we gave a dog a home
by Maggie Christie | 27 January 2011Last month the RSPCA reported it had been swamped with abandoned pets during the festive season. Have you been tempted to help out by adopting a dog into your family?
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Festive fun for family pets
by Maggie Christie | 17 December 2010Do your children love to act as Santa Claws for their pets? It is a lovely idea to include family pets in your Christmas celebrations but shop-bought presents and stockings can be ex...
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Help! My daughter has stage fright before the Nativity play
by Maggie Christie | 07 December 2010The Christmas concert or Nativity is one of the highlights of the school year but it can be a time of anxiety for some children susceptible to stage fright.
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I'm talking about school sports day parents' races on @readyforten today. Love or loathe them? http://bit.ly/mBB3PG
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Have you had your 5-a-day? How daily mindapples can make us more cheerful http://bit.ly/mtucDT
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Let kids eat pizza and watch TV says parenting guru http://bit.ly/mNeT6t Les guilt for those of us who aren't Tiger Mothers perhaps?
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RT @WhimsicalWife: Waiting for his frothy milk from the coffee machine.... http://yfrog.com/h4b52hej <<< Awww!
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Do school mums fill you with dread? http://bit.ly/l7eiZJ @mummyblogger thinks they're dull (and I'm inclined to agree...) @readyforten
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It wouldn't be Easter without an egg trail at a National Trust property http://bit.ly/dKjjZw @readyforten
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Shattered http://bit.ly/fLy3uS is it time for a parenting revolution? @readyforten
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Organic farms open their gates for family fun and Easter egg hunts this Easter http://bit.ly/hBibzy @readyforten
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Do your children know how to send a letter? http://bit.ly/fOEEXF @readyforten
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RT @readyforten: Zoom out on the map of the UK and see how many red pins have been nominated – woooah. http://bit.ly/hS3dk5 < Wow!
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Fifteen minutes a day with your child - is it enough? http://bit.ly/eXYreX @readyforten
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The importance of older children reading to younger siblings http://bit.ly/gx7m8B @readyforten #wbd
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Happy birthday Dr Seuss http://bit.ly/fq5KR9 I still love Green Eggs and Ham @readyforten #wbd
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New from me on @readyforten today, my battle to get my daughters to eat fish: http://bit.ly/hUHFFs
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