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Do you know the Streatham Rookery? An enchanting garden to discover. Luke Fullalove for www.MuddyPuddles.com
May/June 2019 Issue 286/287 6-7 It’s Local Business Week!
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28-30 SWIMMING FEATURE • Can swimming help the mental health of our children? • Why choose a private (or semi) private swimming class? • Ten top reasons why we love baby swimming
Support your local shops
11 How to help your children make friends
12 Why children misbehave and how to handle it
16 Three of the best Clubs & Classes
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TUTORING FEATURE • Why are parents turning to tutoring? • Encouraging creativity in exam preparation • Factors to consider when choosing a tutor/centre • A fun after school club rather than extra work or tutoring
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PARTIES The best local party entertainers
18 Local Clubs & Classes 20 Free activities 22-23 Half term holiday activities From music to sport
24-27 Summer holiday activities Camps, workshops, courses and days out
41 Finding space for YOU 42-47 WHAT’S ON Find us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram FamiliesSWLon
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• Diary dates • Babies and Toddlers • Theatre • Museums and galleries
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