POTTY TRAINING TIPS AND CHANCE TO WIN
Anyone planning to tackle potty training this summer, help is at hand from the authors of an award-winning book ‘How to Potty Train’ and their free online summer advice event, ‘Potty Training Live’. Potty Training Live ran last year and saw TV personality, Jenni Falconer take part to potty train her daughter, Ella. She wrote
Why perfect planning makes for a stress free holiday with the under-5s
Interview with Wendy Shand, founder of Tots To Travel for Parents News Wendy Shand, founder of villa holiday company Tots To Travel, which specialises in holidays for families with babies and toddlers, is not only a businesswoman but is also a busy mum to three children. In fact, the inspiration for Tots To Travel came
Helping children through divorce
Are you wondering how to help your children through divorce? You know that you should say and do the right things for them but it’s difficult to know what that is. And you may feel that whatever your best efforts, your ex will mess things up by saying the wrong thing. Divorce is difficult enough
Galtres Parklands Festival
Galtres Parklands Festival has been selected by Sunday Times and The Guardian as one if the top family festivals. We have asked their followers on social media what would families suggestion as must haves at a festival, so far: Wet wipes; willies; waterproofs; torches; loo roll; fairy lights and earplugs! FRIDAY 22 TO SUNDAY 24 AUGUST
Teacher Gifts
As the end of term is approaching its that time to find a gifts for the teacher. It is a nice idea to thank your child’s teacher for all their effort during the school year. Born Gifted have a great range of affordable teacher presents to show your appreciation.
Why is breastfeeding important?
Breast milk is not just a source of food, breastfeeding can also be a way of comforting babies and expressing love, it is an important physical and emotional interaction between the baby and you. Breast milk contains vital nutrients which sustain growth including; enzymes to aid digestion, Bifidus which encourages a high pH in the
1 Hour Liquid Tan
NEW He-Shi Rapid 1 Hour LiquidTan. This instant golden tanning liquid, launched May 2014, has time development accelerators delivering a fast-drying, natural looking tan within 60 minutes. We have reviewed this product and found it easy to apply, and its quick-drying solution is great for busy mums. It’s best applied after using He-Shi Exfoliating
Tips On Managing Restful Travel With Children
For most people, rest and relaxation is the main point of their holiday. But, of course, children don’t always understand this, and when expectations are high, it’s easy for things to become manic. Here are some things that I have learnt over the years in my quest for the ultimate in peaceful travel with children.
Top Festival Goodies
Nikon Coolpix AW120 Digital Camera Whatever the festival weather, this camera will cope: waterproof*, shockproof and freeze proof! With 16 megapixel, build in Wifi, 5 x optical zoom the Nikon AW120 is available in black, orange or camouflage.*waterproof to 18m deep, shockproof to a 2m drop and freeze-proof to a temperature of -10°C. £279. For
New research shows parents are neglecting to plan financially for their children’s future
A new research piece has today revealed that parents are failing to prepare for the cost of their children’s future living. The research, commissioned by financial services provider Teachers Assurance, found that just 38% of parents are saving on behalf of their children and that in the majority of cases, parents are largely unprepared for
How to save money on family holidays
Holiday season is just around the corner. It can be an expensive time, especially for those with children who can only book to go abroad in the price rocketing school holidays. Natalie Cooper, who has been named Online Bargain Hunter of the Year 2014 by money saving experts PromotionalCodes.org.uk, knows how to find a good
Take a #footsie for the street children Barefoot Friday
Street Child Africa is urging people to get their feet out for the street this Friday 20th of June. The ‘#footsie’ campaign which culminates in Barefoot Friday aims to raise funds for the 100,000 children living and working on the streets of six cities across Africa. People are being urged to join the campaign with
Exam Stress
As parents the most useful thing we can do to help our children deal with exam stress is to keep calm and manage our own stress because stress is catching. It may not feel like it but the reality is that the world will not stop turning if these exams don’t go according to plan and
Dr Sally Norton, Consultant Weight-Loss expert
With 1 in 5 kids obese and diseases such as type 2 diabetes striking at a younger and younger age, parents need to be worried. For the first time, we may see our children die at an earlier age than us, due to these increasing health risks. Dr Sally Norton, Consultant Weight-Loss expert and founder
6 Tips to Lose the Baby Bulge
Have you put weight on whilst pregnant? Did you develop some pretty peculiar cravings that had you worried for a little moment? Rest assured, there is nothing to worry about. Well, unless you were craving dog food…. Then you may have something to worry about! Do you look in the mirror and not like what
Learning Disability Week 2014
Celebrate artistic achievements To mark Mencap’s Learning Disability Week from June 16th to 22nd Tunbridge Wells charity Pepenbury is holding a week of special events culminating in a Fun Day Saturday June 21st Cornford Lane, Pembury Pepenbury runs art and pottery classes as part of its extensive programme of daytime activities for people with
Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch Families listings
MAIN HOUSE Science Museum Live presents The Energy Show Sat 5 July | 7pm Sun 6 July | 2pm | 7pm Methane bubbles are set alight to make fireballs, hydrogen balloons explode and rockets are fired into the audience. Stand back and cover your ears – theatre just got dangerously exciting! Two futuristic science students
One room, two children
A difficult economy and job market have forced many young families to live on a smaller scale. While for some this simply means running a tight household budget, for others it quite literally means living in a smaller space, such as a small house or apartment. It also means that, more often than not, the
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