Travel tips

Flying with your kids might fill you with dread, but we have some great advice for making the journey as stress-free as possible.
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Forget the notion that cruising is for an older generation. You can find amazing sights by day and fun-packed activities by night with a family-friendly cruise. Travel writer Linda Jones offers her top tips on how to make the most of setting sail with the kids.
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The winner of the Kodak Challenge Father of the Year 2009 competition is....
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Going back to school brings on a mix of emotions. While children may feel excited at seeing their friends again, they may also be worried about what’s in store, especially if they are making the transition to “big school”, or facing important exams. These useful tips will help your child and you to prepare for going back to school – whether they’re moving up from nursery, going up a year, or going from primary to secondary school.
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Every child looks forward to a family day out, however for some children with disabilities it can be a real struggle. My Child looks at some of the challenges facing children with physical disabilities.
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Make the most of the summer with this selection of fantastic arts and crafts family days out.
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Stuck for ideas for kids' days out in the UK? Try taking them somewhere a little more unusual with this guide to some foodie day trips, guaranteed to be deliciously fun.
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Enjoy the best kids' days out this summer with this handy guide to family activities across the UK. We take a look at what's on offer for animal and nature lovers.
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Try adding a hint of adventure to your kids' summer activities with some fantastic day trips and holiday spots in the UK. We take a look at the top adventure opportunities for your little terrors.
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Find some fantastic educational days out for your family this summer with this handy guide to what's on across the UK.
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Thu, 28/01/2010 - 5:24pm
Early years children with special educational needs (SEN) are falling behind in personal and social development and literacy skills, new Government statistics have shown.
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Thu, 28/01/2010 - 2:49pm
The Government is proposing to allow new fathers up to six months paternity leave, to enable mothers to go back to work earlier.
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Thu, 28/01/2010 - 1:08pm
The Government’s chief advisor on child safety is to lead an inquiry into a loophole in the law that allows private tutors and Sunday school teachers to smack children.
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