For grown-upsAges 6–10
Why riddles are better for children than they look
A riddle is a small, self-contained problem with a satisfying click at the end - which makes it a quick, friendly thinking exercise for a child.
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Big questions, properly answered
Some of these are written for children to read with you. Others are for the grown-ups. Each one is short enough to finish in a sitting.
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Talking to children about money without making it scary
Children form their money habits far earlier than most parents expect. A few small, concrete conversations do more than one big serious talk.
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Five kitchen science experiments that actually work
No flames, no special equipment, nothing you have to order. Five experiments using what is already in your cupboard - with the reason each one works.
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Read togetherAges 6–10
Why is the sky blue?
One of the first big questions every child asks - and an answer you can actually give at the kitchen table, with a glass of water, a drop of milk and a torch.
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