Monthly Archives: May 2012
DO MANNERS STILL MATTER? — Parentdish.co.uk
| May 18, 2012 | Posted by olivia under family, the way we live |
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David Cameron has said that children should stand up when a teacher – or even their parent – enters the room, prompting widespread debate. We could be seeing a resurgence of popularity when it comes to old-fashioned manners. The cult parenting books du jour - French Children Don’t Throw Food and French Kids Eat Everything - both explain why it is…
WEIRD POST-PREGNANCY BODY CHANGES YOU MIGHT NOT EXPECT — Parentdish.co.uk
| May 15, 2012 | Posted by olivia under family, health |
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It was my own experience of ‘phantom kicks’ which I still get way post-pregnancy that prompted this feature. After assuming I was just weird for a long time, I mentioned them to other mums and found it’s really common! As is wishing someone would invent a post-maternity section in clothes shops.
THE RISE OF COT COUTURE — Red
| May 14, 2012 | Posted by olivia under fashion & beauty, the way we live |
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Has fashion finally gone gaga? The baby designer clothing industry is booming – so is it bonkers, or what all the hip babies are wearing? For Red’s June 2012 issue, I investigated exactly who is spending £500 on a Gucci changing bag. Personally, I wouldn’t even if I could afford it - but then I do have a serious…
KIDS’ BOOK CLUB: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE — Parentdish
| May 11, 2012 | Posted by olivia under books, arts & culture |
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This week, author Maurice Sendak died at 83, and around the world, people felt genuine grief. I wrote about Where The Wild Things Are for my new column on children’s classics for Parentdish here.
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| May 4, 2012 | Posted by admin under uncategorised |
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KIDS’ BOOK CLUB: WINNIE-THE-POOH — Parentdish
| May 3, 2012 | Posted by olivia under books, arts & culture, family |
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The first in my new series for Parentdish.co.uk on rediscovering the classic children’s books when you become a parent yourself. I couldn’t choose anything other than A.A. Milne for my first column – it’s the ultimate children’s book.