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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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Crown jewels or Mary -- how do you find the right words?
by Linda Jones, Editor | 30 January 2012Was I wrong to shy away from correct anatomical terminology with my daughters?
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Are we raising the most selfish generation of children ever?
by Linda Jones, Editor | 01 January 2012Our child-centred society has a lot to answer for, according to some. What do you think?
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In video: How to make holders for CDs
by Linda Jones, Editor | 24 December 2011This fun film is easy to follow and hits all the right notes. (Groan.)
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You really shouldn't have: Which Christmas presents have made you smile?
by Linda Jones, Editor | 14 December 2011Have you any howlers you'd like to share?
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My family's Christmas traditions
by Linda Jones, Editor | 12 December 2011Far too many of them involve chocolate, and eating it too early.
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Surveys about parenting? Totally useless no question
by Linda Jones, Editor | 02 November 2011A spoof report of a study which claims all parenting styles are doomed highlights how daft much of the research is.
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I wish my children had been noisier
by Linda Jones, Editor | 05 October 2011In other people's company, and out and about, I told them to "sshhhh" too often.
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Parents for Playgrounds: Mission accomplished
by Linda Jones, Editor | 15 September 2011We couldn't be prouder to be a part of this. Here's looking forward to lots of safe, lively fun thanks to a series of £15,000 boosts from Robinsons Fruit Shoot.
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It's your last week to win a limited edition Jedward and Fruit Shoot My-5 lunchbox
by Linda Jones, Editor | 05 September 2011Share your best tips for helping children enjoy fruit to be in with a chance of bagging an exclusive prize.
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Week three: Win an exclusive Jedward and Fruit Shoot My-5 lunchbox
by Linda Jones, Editor | 30 August 2011Go on, tell us some fruit-inspired book titles to win a limited edition Jedward prize.
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Week two: Win an exclusive Jedward and Fruit Shoot My-5 lunchbox
by Linda Jones, Editor | 22 August 2011The boys may be safely ensconsed in the Big Brother house but we've still some fab Jedward goodies to give away.
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Treat an unsung hero in the Tesco Mum of the Year awards
by Linda Jones, Editor | 17 August 2011Help a special lady gain nationwide acclaim and scoop her prize at a glittering awards ceremony.
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Win an exclusive Fruit Shoot My-5 and Jedward lunchbox
by Linda Jones, Editor | 15 August 2011Can you think of some fruity tunes to be in with a chance of bagging one of 100 Jedward lunchboxes?
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All systems go at Kings Heath Park, thanks to Parents for Playgrounds
by Linda Jones, Editor | 12 August 2011It was a joyous occasion when children got to try out their spanking new zip wire thanks to a £15,000 renovation bursary from Fruit Shoot.
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I don't know how she does it: Tania Sullivan from Larger Family Life
by Linda Jones, Editor | 26 July 2011Many of us have been told "you've got your hands full." With nine children and two more on the way, Tania Sullivan may feel it fits more than most.
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