London Christmas lights 2024
London is renowned for its spectacular Christmas lights, with several key areas transforming into festive wonderlands throughout the city. Oxford Street One of the most famous displays is on Oxford Street, where the lights will be switched on from November 5th, 2024, illuminating the popular shopping street with thousands of twinkling bulbs. Nearby, Regent Street
Woojer and Meta
Woojer partners with Meta and expands retail availability of Series 3 haptic wearables Woojer, a global leader in wearable haptic technology, has announced an exciting partnership with Meta. The partnership coincides with the wider availability of Woojer’s Series 3 haptic wearables, including the Woojer Vest 3 and Strap 3. These innovative devices enhance the sensory
Blenheim Palace Pip and Posy in Adventure Play this October
Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace has announced that it will be partnering up with Magic Light Pictures, the award-winning producers of Pip and Posy to launch an immersive trail in its family themed attraction Adventure Play from 1st October to 3rd November. Pip and Posy is a series of British children’s picture books
Baby Sleep Safety
TikTok trend sparks concerns about baby sleep safety—experts weigh in According to Unicef UK, up to 44% of parents are most concerned about their children’s health, especially new parents. The latest TikTok trend of outdoor baby naps, which has seen a 1000% rise in popularity, has sparked a fresh conversation about baby sleep safety, particularly
Top 10 most popular Halloween costumes
The UK’s leading fancy dress company reveals 2024’s Morph Costumes, the UK’s leading fancy dress company and independent family business, has today revealed the most popular costumes for men, women and children based on sales and searches. For men, the most popular costumes to be purchased and worn at Halloween include the Grim Reaper, Skeleton,
Disney+ “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place”
Disney+ has unveiled the official trailer and key art for the highly anticipated series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Fans of the original Wizards of Waverly Place can now get a first glimpse of the magical mayhem and lovable characters they remember, with exciting new twists and fresh faces. A new chapter for the Russo family
Kooth Future Council
Kooth invites young people to get creative for a place on the Kooth Future Council Kooth Digital Health, a leading digital mental wellbeing platform for young people, has an exciting nationwide competition. The new Kooth Future Council brings together ten 15-18-year-olds to lead conversations about mental health. Kooth invites young people across Britain to share
Pump, Store, Feed, Repeat!
Pippeta storage bottles and bags keep breastmilk fresh and secure, ensuring optimal nutrition for your baby. Breastmilk storage bottles or bags are essential products for breastfeeding mothers who need to express and store milk for future feeds. Whether you’ve returned to work, chose to pump milk to manage your supply, or want the flexibility to
Digital pacifiers don’t help development
Digital pacifiers aren’t helping your child’s emotional development – here’s what to do instead It’s all too easy to reach for a smartphone, tablet, or TV when your child is having a meltdown. Digital pacifiers may offer instant relief, but they’re not a long-term solution. In fact, they could be making it harder for your
Black History Month at Southside Shopping Centre
This year’s Black History Month will be marked with a series of free community activities at Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth. Renowned artist Kay Rufai is bringing his S.M.I.L.E-ing BOYS PROJECT to Southside’s upper mall as a month-long photography exhibition, starting on 1 October. Inspired by his mission to empower young black boys through the arts,
Parents feel Fearful and Guilty when it comes to their Child’s Mental Health,
Many fearing the stigma will impact their futures Three-quarters of parents (76%) wouldn’t feel confident spotting the signs of a mental health condition in their child 59% of parents wouldn’t be confident talking to their child about mental health A third (32%) of parents believe mental health carries a negative stigma and almost one in
Ignite Your Imagination: Soar with Dragons this October Half-Term at The Story Museum!
Located in the heart of Oxford, The Story Museum is renowned for its unique approach, celebrating stories and storytelling in all forms through a series of immersive gallery spaces and experiences. This October half-term, families are invited to enjoy a range of dragon-themed events, such as designing a 3-D Dragon brain; testing their wits in
Ocado Christmas slots for 2024 released
With the festive season on the horizon, Ocado’s Christmas delivery slots are now open for booking. Families eager to secure their festive groceries should act quickly, as high demand means slots are likely to sell out fast. If you’re an Ocado Smart Pass holder, you’ll have early access to these coveted slots, offering a better
Safe, Simple, and Super Snug!
Celebrate International Baby Wearing Month with the dreamgenii Snuggleroo Baby Carrier Looking for a way to keep your little one close while staying hands-free? This October, in honour of International Baby Wearing Month (October 1st–31st), the multi-award-winning dreamgenii Snuggleroo Baby Carrier is the perfect solution for parents on the go. Whether you’re doing chores, enjoying
October half-term Sports Tours
With many kids (and adults) having new-found sporting passions after the exciting summer of sport we’ve had, National Rail has created an audio series that captures the fantastic sporting locations across Britain where you can learn about, experience and enjoy sports in the real world, by train, for less. Below is a list of the
Amy Dowden MBE Collaborates with Asda Tickled Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Asda has launched its Tickled Pink campaign, highlighting an exclusive t-shirt designed by Strictly Come Dancing star and breast cancer campaigner Amy Dowden MBE. The campaign, which runs throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, raises vital funds for charity partners Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis last year, Amy
The Ultimate Sleepsuit is Here: MORI x Lovevery Collaboration Review
As a mum always on the lookout for innovative baby products that combine functionality with development, I was thrilled to learn about the new MORI x Lovevery Clever Zip Sleepsuits, launching on 1st October 2024. This dreamy collaboration between MORI, known for its ultra-soft baby sleepwear, and Lovevery, the experts in early childhood development, offers
Get active for wildlife this October!
Customise your 30km fundraising challenge to help The Wildlife Trusts restore nature! The Wildlife Trusts’ Big Wild Walk aims to be the biggest yet to encourage wildlife lovers to raise money and help restore nature across the UK. Supporters can create their own challenge with the aim of covering 30 kilometres in any way that
A Game-Changer for Bath Time: Baby Bare Bubbles Review
As a busy mum of two, finding bath products that are gentle on my children’s skin yet still fun and effective has always been a challenge. I recently discovered Baby Bare Bubbles, and it has completely transformed bath time for us. Here’s why I think every parent should give it a try! Gentle and Natural
Top ten tips for Parents to build soft skills
In a world that rewards hard technical skills and competency in exams, it’s our soft skills that get overlooked. Soft skills are essential in enabling us to enjoy life and thrive. In other words, overcome challenges and survive! At times when life may take an unexpected turn, our soft skill capabilities enable us to feel
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