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Dear Tigerchild member, Welcome to our June newsletter. Happy longest day of the year (we know lots of other days feel like the longest but tomorrow it’s official). WORLD CUP FEVER Full-blown case or mild symptoms? Confirm the diagnosis with our World Cup special report, courtesy of our resident expert Claire Phillips, with continuing coverage from the press. And read this week’s ‘Life in the Slow Lane’ to see what it’s like when you’ve got it, bad… Naturally immune? Celebrate the summer solstice while England takes on Brazil. Visit a museum while it’s quiet. And if tennis is more your thing, see our new Wimbledon feature – everything you need to stay on top of the action. SPECIAL OFFER! Parents Need Pampering offers a range of hotel breaks, day spas, home visits, seminars and courses for parents and parents-to-be - and childcare is included. Tigerchild users are eligible for discounts of up to 15% so find out more… ENDLESS SUMMER It’s not too late to organise summer courses, camps and expeditions – our seasonal round up will give you a head start. What do like to do with your kids in the summer break? Whether it’s a day out, a day in, something small or something special, let us know what you’re looking forward to and we’ll post it on the site… PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW… …how you would deal with aggressive behaviour, a child who bites and exam stress. Plus, parents weigh in on nappy rash and co-sleeping. TOP TEN TIPS Ten tips for new campers in honour of National Camping Week, ten sure-fire ways to embarrass your children in honour of, well, age old tradition. THESE WEEKS IN HEALTH Our paediatrician Dr. Catherine Gant interprets the latest research into MMR, breakthroughs in the treatment of diabetes, and the latest food scares – can crisps cause cancer? Will bangers be banned? Read this week’s edition or visit the archive. STEPFAMILY FOCUS We are very pleased to feature two articles on stepfamilies by psychotherapist and author Jill Curtis. You can now find ‘Stepparenting Today’ and ‘How to Be a Stepchild’ in our Parenting features section. Visit Jill’s website for further information. SCHOOL ABSENCES The results of the Tigerchild/Good Schools Guide survey are in – find out what other parents said… AND FINALLY Help us help you. Anything you would like to see covered? As ever, we welcome your comments and suggestions at feedback. If you would like to take your name off of our mailing list please send a blank e-mail to nomail. All the best from the team at Tigerchild.
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