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	<title>ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog</title>
	
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		<title>Making wrapping paper</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:42:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities for Toddlers]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[wrapping paper ideas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Need wrapping paper in a hurry? Here&#8217;s how to use paper and paints to make your own unique wrapping paper perfect for any occasion!
Age group: 18 months+
What you need:

Large sheet of coloured paper (white is fine too, coloured just looks more cheerful)
A large flat box
marbles
paint

What to do:

Lay the sheet of paper in the box
Roll one of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stay at Home Parents</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[stay at home ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[things to do with baby#]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a stay at home parent and spend all day caring for your baby, the days can seem very long and often frustrating for you. There are lots of things you can do to use the time productively and feel like you have accomplished something with your day.
I have been a stay at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>St David’s Day- March 1st</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toddlebabes.co.uk/tukwordpress/?p=2108</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Saint David&#8217;s Day  is the feast day of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, and falls on 1 March each year. 
In remembrance of the death of Saint David on that day in 589, March 1st was chosen , and has been celebrated by followers since then. It was declared a national day of celebration in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recommended Books for under 4’s</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities for Toddlers]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Stories, nursery rhymes and music]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[To give you a hint about what books are available for toddlers, I have searched through recommended lists and asked some mums for their toddlers favourites. This is what we came up with:


The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
Pants and More Pants by Giles Andreae and Nick Sharratt 
The Giraffe who got stuck in a knot
Charlie and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Great British Buggy Push-1st June</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:55:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[road safety]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Parents urged to march for road safety
 Brake, the national road safety charity, is calling for families across the UK to run a sponsored buggy push on Tuesday 1st June – International Children’s day – to raise awareness about the 2,807 number of children killed or seriously injured on UK roads in 2008.
 The Great British Buggy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is She Tired?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Child Development]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sleep cues]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toddlebabes.co.uk/tukwordpress/?p=1915</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Your angelic child is suddenly irritable, overactive or demanding. You&#8217;ve checked and she&#8217;s not hungry, cold/hot, bored or wearing a soiled nappy. So what could it be? Chances are she’s overtired.
Small children show that they are tired through changes in their behaviour. Over time you will come to recognise your child&#8217;s cues. Look for your child’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Reasons to Read</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Child Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[tips for reading with toddlers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toddlebabes.co.uk/tukwordpress/?p=1906</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In modern times, with the invention of television, DVDs, games consoles, computers and other visual media, books have taken a less prominant role in our lives. So why is it still necessary to read with children? 
Take a look at these reasons for reading.

Reading is something that we all need to be able to do. Every time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Encourage Reading in Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:16:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[General Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[early reading with babies and toddlers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reading with kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips for reading with toddlers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[How do you know what types of books to choose for your baby or toddler? What can you do to encourage and foster a love of reading? 
What should you  be looking for?
Following these suggestions can help when choosing appropriate books for your child.
Try to look for:

Books which promote self-worth. Books which vary the important [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Storytime</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Food for Thought]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[tips for reading with toddlers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toddlebabes.co.uk/tukwordpress/?p=1908</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most babies and toddlers love books. They are often funny, bright and colourful, with loveable characters. But there are many reasons to read books that are less obvious. Take advantage of these less obvious reasons for reading to them.
How books and stories help learning

Books help develop their language and thinking skills.
Young children can learn about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yummy Pancake fillings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ToddleBabe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Special Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yummy Recipes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pancake day fillings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shrove Tuesday recipe]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some pancake fillings to try this Pancake Tuesday. From savoury to sweet, I am sure you will find some to make your pancake day especially yummy.
Savoury Ideas:

Spinach and ricotta
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion chopped, 1 crushed garlic clove, 350g (12 oz) young spinach leaves, 250g tub ricotta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon grated [...]]]></description>
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