Families Dorset Mag

Your essential local parenting guide for advice, ideas and inspiration for things to see and do across Dorset.

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Talbot Heath School has continued to blaze a trail into the future with its pioneering and progressive approach to learning. Book your place at their Open Day on 1st October to find out more. https://t.co/PuXZI96CE0

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65% of child car seats are incorrectly fitted. Make sure your child is safe and get your free expert safety check from 5-7 October in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. https://t.co/D5kZTGPm1V

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Live or go to school in the BCP Council area? Book your child's place on their Autumn Term Bikeability Level 1, 2 and 3 courses, at Kings Park and Bournemouth Velodrome. Starts 25th September. https://t.co/03CRLkXlnN

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Birthday Parties are back at Bournemouth Pier's RockReef indoor adventure centre. Be sure to book your party in plenty of time and let the fun begin! Call 01202 983983. https://t.co/NcZV1CTPYs

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It's back to school time and the perfect time to grab your copy of Families Dorset's new issue - coming your way very soon! It's got everything you need to help your little ones with the transition and ideas to make the most of the autumn season.

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Bournemouth Air Festival is back from 2-5 September. There’s something for all the family with four days of action and entertainment in the air, on the sea and land each day. https://t.co/UmCe3HAtJE

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This Bank Holiday, head down to RockReef on Bournemouth Pier for action-packed family fun and adventure. https://t.co/IMRYAdVAxX

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Have a child that can turn from happy go-lucky into stroppy, gloomy and uncooperative at the blink of an eye? Or a volatile child that can have sudden temper tantrums or break down in a storm of tears? Get great advice on how to handle these situations: https://t.co/Fizi22Fch6

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How does your child deal with their feelings? Do they talk about them easily and willingly? Do they clam up and retreat into their shell? Esther Marshall, of the Sophie Says book series, shares her ideas for getting kids to open up about the tough stuff. https://t.co/SWNVKKopMY

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Make sure you visit Monkey World before the school holidays draw to a close. See stars of TV’s Monkey Life: chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons and 20 more species of monkey and apes, and enjoy woodland, picnic areas three large adventure playgrounds! https://t.co/ZC1aNGY6GD

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Let’s face it, reading in the car just causes car sickness, which isn’t what any of us want when we’re heading on holiday or out for the day. BUT audiobooks are a fabulous substitute. Here are our top nine picks to while away the traffic jams! https://t.co/l1spWQPVK1

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Until 1 September, why not join the animals of Purbeck for a magical adventure around Durlston Country Park in its Woodland Clan Activity Trail? Just one of many top boredom buster ideas in our latest issue: https://t.co/Fnx6x4Grsc

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Why doesn’t my ex want to see my children? It’s a heart-breaking issue to deal with if you are a separated parent and there are no easy solutions. But our friends at Only Mums and Only Dads @OnlyMums have put together this advice which may help: https://t.co/Fizi22Fch6

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If you want the new term to start smoothly in September, it's time to get organised now: https://t.co/cdeNtbajC8

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Looking for creative and fun activities that will keep your kids engaged and this Summer? Check out our make ‘n’ do learning activities for primary school age: https://t.co/BEKYCFBlu5

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RockReef on Bournemouth Pier is the perfect fun day out this summer, come rain or shine! Sessions range from 30 minutes to 1 ½ hours, or for the more adventurous there’s an ‘Ultimate Adventure’ ticket for 2 hours on all the indoor activities! https://t.co/IMRYAdVAxX

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Head on down to Monkey World this summer and observe the wonders and magnificence of humankind's closest cousins. You can see over 250 monkeys and apes, or even support their care by joining their 'Adopt a Primate' scheme. https://t.co/ZC1aNGY6GD

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How can you make a vegan diet safe for kids? What do you feed to keep it balanced and make sure they're getting all the nutrients that they need? Louise Palmer-Masterton from award-winning vegan restaurant Stem and Glory @stemandglory offers her know-how. https://t.co/Fizi22Fch6