Category: Parenting
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Iphone Apps for Kids – Pocket Playhome
Pocket Playhome (available from iTunes for £1.49) I know this app was designed for kids but my mate and I, both circa 40, had a scream playing with it. It’s a virtual doll house where you can move around the house, turn the lights on and off, fry an egg, open the fridge, flick the…
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St Alban’s South Signal Box
We’ve just returned from St Alban’s South Signal Box as part of Heritage Open Days 2011. We’ve gone by it countless times on the train ‘down to London’ as they say but we had no idea that it’s open to the public. In fact, it’s open every second Sunday of the month. Do check the…
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Iphone Apps for Kids: Pirate Trio Academy
Right from the start I liked the look of the Kids Iphone Apps ‘Love to Count‘ (£2.49) and ‘Shapes & Puzzles‘ (£1.99) from Pirate Trio Academy. Initially I thought they were a bit advanced for Madame, but then I noticed that the Shapes & Puzzles had a special module just for 3 year olds and…
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I hate party bags!
I have a very strong aversion to kid’s party bags; I don’t know where the fear comes from or where the tradition originated. Can we blame the yanks again? I’m doing my best to keep my daughters birthdays under control, as an ex-teacher I know how it can all get carried away. I’ve heard stories…
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Kids and jetlag
We’ve just returned from a fabulous holiday in Canada. The only downside is we’re now suffering from jetlag, Madame and I have been up since 2 am and she’s now on her second movie. I don’t find it too bad when we travel to Canada. We usually have a couple of days of her waking…