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How Fun Stories For Kids Enhance Learning And Development

Remember that time your child was utterly captivated by a story? Eyes wide, glued to the words or pictures, they were completely immersed in the unfolding adventure. It's moments like these that remind us of the power of storytelling. But what if I told you these captivating tales are more than just entertainment? Fun stories are, in fact, essential tools for nurturing a child's cognitive and emotional development.

The Role of Fun Stories in Cognitive Development

Fun stories aren't just a source of giggles and wonder; they're powerful tools that fuel a child's cognitive...

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Mediation charity braces itself for new year separation and divorce spike

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/26/2022 - 10:25pm

Family dispute specialists who are part of the country’s largest network of family mediators are preparing for what could be their busiest time of the year, as couples across the region make it their new year resolution to end their relationships after a stressful holiday period.

Staff at National Family Mediation (NFM), which helps families to sort arrangements for children, property, finance and other important matters,say in their experience Christmas often proves the final straw for relationships that have been fragile for some time.

The charity says this year is...

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Free, family festive adventure comes to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/22/2022 - 12:07pm

This festive season, families in Exeter will be able to follow an augmented reality story-trail around the city.

As part of local plans to give families a fantastic festive break, InExeter and Visit Exeter have teamed up to provide a free interactive trail for families. Working with High Street Safari, InExeter and Visit Exeter have launched a unique, free trail in Exeter ready for the Christmas holidays.

The Hunt for the Lost Toys trail is an innovative experience that lets families choose what happens in the story as they follow the trail. 10 very odd Christmas...

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Expert advice on handling Christmas as a divorced or separated parent

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:52am

Handling Christmas can be challenging at the best of times, but if you are dealing with it as a divorced or separated parent, it can be especially testing. Self-help separation website, Splitting Up advises parents to be as flexible as possible with holiday arrangements, but what else can you do to manage what can often be a difficult time of year for divorced or separated parents?

Plan early

If you are already divorced, then you may have a Child Arrangement order in place that includes plans for Christmas and other holidays. This may mean you have the children with you...

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Sustainable Baby Clothing: Ways for Economically Embracing Sustainability

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 12/18/2022 - 11:32pm

Practicing sustainability means acting now to leave a better world for tomorrow's generation. Buying from companies that make children's clothing with social and environmental consciousness in mind is a crucial first step. This trend has led to the proliferation of eco-friendly childrenswear labels.

Some online retailers focus solely on offering eco-friendly and ethical childrenswear brands, having thoroughly researched and vetted each to save their customers time and effort.

You can use your purchasing power to secure a bright future by favoring businesses like https://...

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Advice on how to ensure toys are safe this Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/09/2022 - 11:34pm

To help ensure that the toys you are buying this Christmas are safe Trading Standards has released two short videos.

The videos, about toy safety and buying electrical goods , feature Holly Traynor from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and she gives her top tips and advice on what to look for and what to avoid.

Trading Standards advises that if you are buying new products, you should ensure they display a CE mark, proof that the product has passed EU safety regulations, or the UKCA mark, which is the UK equivalent.

All toys, including ‘free...

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Devon County Council teams up with John Lewis on its own Christmas advert

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/25/2022 - 7:09pm

Devon County Council and John Lewis, Exeter, have teamed up in celebration of fostering and children in care.

The connection follows the recent launch of the much-heralded John Lewis 'Christmas' TV advert, viewed by millions and seen by many to mark the start of the Christmas count-down.

Often poignant, the John Lewis advert this year focuses on children in care and follows the preparations by a foster carer ahead of the young person's arrival.

Knowing that the young person is a keen skateboarder, foster carer dad spends previous weeks learning how to skateboard...

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Family Solicitor Nahanni Simcox

How to have a ‘good’ divorce - Good Divorce Week 2022

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 11/25/2022 - 1:33pm

As a long-term member of Resolution which seeks to resolve family matters as constructively as possible, The Family Law Company is keen to raise awareness of Good Divorce Week.

The campaign was created to help limit conflict in divorce in the hope that separating couples are more likely to remain on amicable terms. This year Good Divorce Week runs from 28 November to 2 December and is themed Ending the Family Court Crisis.

Solicitor Nahanni Simcox from The Family Law Company explains “While some people might wonder how a divorce can ever be ‘good’, the fact is that by...

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Michael Tilston and James Miles from The Mortgage Quarter with the 2021 gift donation

The Mortgage Quarter launches Exeter's annual Christmas charity gift appeal

Exeter-based mortgage broker, The Mortgage Quarter has launched its annual Christmas charity gift appeal, which this year will support seven local charities.

Now in its fourth year, The Mortgage Quarter is widening its campaign this year and calling on local residents and businesses to donate brand-new women's and children's clothes and gifts as well as toys.

Working in partnership with CoLab Exeter, the donations will be split between seven Exeter-based charities supporting children, domestic abuse survivors, families in temporary accommodation and Ukrainian refugees....

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5 Best Curly Hair Products for Kids

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 11/16/2022 - 9:00am

Does your child have a beautiful head of curly hair? Curly hair can be wonderful, but it can also be a pain to look after.

Curly hair requires a completely different hair care routine from straight hair, so If you don't have curls yourself, you may be wondering how you can help tame your kid's hair and stop their ringlets from getting frizzy unruly.

In this article, we'll give you our five best curly hair products for kids, so you can help your kids keep their curls under control!

#1 Curl Safe Detangling Brush

If you've ever tried to brush through your...

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A free, family Hallowe'en adventure comes to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/24/2022 - 10:08am

This October, families in Exeter will be able to follow an augmented reality story-trail.

As part of local plans to give families a fantastic half term, InExeter and Visit Exeter have teamed up to provide a free interactive trail for families. Working with High Street Safari, InExeter and Visit Exeter have launched a unique, free trail in Exeter ready for October half term.

The Totally Spooking Out! Hallowe'en trail is an innovative experience that lets families choose what happens in the story as they follow the trail – all you need is a smartphone. Players will hunt...

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