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Articles

Going organic: Is it worth it?

Going organic: Is it worth it?
With healthy eating increasingly at the forefront of many families’ minds, many of us may be wondering whether we should go organic. MyChild’s Camilla Chafer finds out if it’s worth it during Organic Fortnight.
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How to manage the cost of going back to school

How to manage the cost of going back to school
Back to school week is here, and the price of new uniforms and school equipment plus the thought of facing another year of additional costs is tough on many parents.
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The truth about zoos

The truth about zoos
Do you love seeing wild animals but have concerns about their place in zoos rather than in the wild? MyChild’s Camilla Chafer explores both sides of the debate.
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High cost of kitting kids out for school

High cost of kitting kids out for school
Parents will spend an average of £122 to kit their kids out for the new school year, but extra curricular activities will be cut back to save cash.
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Mum bloggers go to Bangladesh

Mum bloggers go to Bangladesh
What do you do if you’re an international charity highlighting the hardships of mothers and children in the developing world? You send out some mum bloggers to meet them and write about it. This is what Save the Children is doing by teaming up with the mummy blogging community.
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Downloads

Learning activity - TV schedules

This download will help your child to understand and use a multi-channel TV schedule and compare and contrast the content and target audience of each TV channel.
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Learning worksheet - Planning

This download encourages your child to improve their handwriting skills by writing directions.
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English worksheet - House for sale

This download will help your child to choose words carefully by looking at examples of house details from an estate agent
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Competitions

Win: Latest Read&Write GOLD software to help your child with reading, writing and research

Win: Latest Read&Write GOLD software to help your child with reading, writing and research
We have teamed up with Texthelp Systems to offer three parents a chance to win Read&Write GOLD – latest software to help children with reading and writing difficulties
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Win a family weekend break in Portsmouth

Win a family weekend break in Portsmouth
Win a weekend break for a family of four at the Portsmouth Marriott - a modern, inspirational place in which to sit back and relax after an exciting day sightseeing.
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Recipes

Warm avocado salad with roasted red pepper dressing

Warm avocado salad with roasted red pepper dressing
Avocados are usually served cold, but quickly frying them develops the flavour and adds a new dimension. Drizzle them with a mixture of olive oil, raspberry vinegar and a dash of balsamic vinegar over the top for a summery variation to this dish.

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Serves: 4
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Marinated Halloumi Cheese Skewers with Mediterranean Vegetables

Marinated Halloumi Cheese Skewers with Mediterranean Vegetables
A luscious combination of halloumi cheese and vegetables makes these kebabs the perfect summer barbecue treat.

Cooking Time: 10 minutes plus 2 hours to marinade kebabs
Serves: 4
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Answers

I have a very anxious 7 year old

Asked by whitemoose - 1 answer - 2 weeks 13 hours ago

Joined up hand writing, how important is it?

Asked by anishaeshan - 1 answer - 2 weeks 5 days ago

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