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Vital role of grandparents
With increasing numbers of children living in families where both parents work, more grandparents are stepping in to give a helping hand but the process isn't always smooth sailing.
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The Ten Commandments of travelling with kids
''There are two classes of travel: First class, and with children,'' the humorist Robert Benchley wrote. But family travel can be lovely, as long as you follow these Ten Commandments.
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Gnocchi with beef ragu
The hearty ragù works with all sorts of meats - chicken, oxtail, rabbit, pork or duck. Freshen it up by grating fresh lemon rind over the top as you're serving.
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5 Fun Science Experiments for Kids
Help the kids discover the fascinating world of science with these five fun experiments you can set up with materials easily found around the home.
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Forcing parents to invite entire class to parties
Why expecting parents to invite their child's whole class to their birthday party is a bad idea for kids.
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