Why my designs have the Montessori method in mind
When my two children were growing up, I was quite a hands-off parent. My attitude was to let them do
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Nov
Tag Archives: kids
15
Sep
Joining up the dots…
It’s a great week for children’s authors. On Tuesday, we had Roald Dahl Day, celebrating 100 years since the birth
16
Jun
Do you get school-run stress?
Ready…. steady… let’s get the kids to school! Hmmm – if only it was that simple! Getting the kids up
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May
How to get your kids to clean their room
As a mum of two children, I know this struggle very well. Trying to get your kids to clean their
12
May
How simple fairy dust helps every child love reading
“It’s all about the quality of the volunteers … they sprinkle our children with their magical reading fairy dust and
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Apr
HOW I GOT HOOKED ON BOOKS
I can still remember my first experience of being read to as a child. It was at school, when
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Mar
Designed to please kids
I love designing products for children. It’s so satisfying to make something that meets a need and you know is
23
Feb
Celebrate World Read Aloud Day
Back in 2004, when I founded Tidy Books, my aim was to make a children’s bookcase that made sense to
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Feb
WE’RE CROWDFUNDING IN MARCH – COME JOIN US!
This March we will be launching our crowdfunding campaign – and would love you to join us! We’re looking for people
28
Jan
The Gruffalo Book review and why this is my favourite business book
Last night, I read The Gruffalo with my 11-year-old son. He thinks the book is funny, but to be honest he’s