Travelling with Kids?
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Smart Maid
We are all so busy, living life to the full can mean that household chores are the last things to be done,…
Is your child starting in reception at school this September?
From a Teacher’s experiences, here are a few ways for you both to feel prepared… D.I.Y – Encourage your child to practise…
Summer in Kent
Daily Larkfield Leisure Centre Aylesford 01622 713225 Soft play zone with 3 storeys of interactive play equipment for under 10’s with wavy…
How To Teach Your Child About Money
Money is an important topic for any parent. We all want to be able to provide our children with what they need,…
Summer in Normandy
Normandy is very family friendly destination with lots of entertainment as well the museums and monuments. You can also enjoy the historical…
How to start building a family property portfolio
By Vicki Wusche, author of ‘Property for the Next Generation’ A property portfolio can give you extra monthly income as well as…
Cumbria For Family
Two-wheeled holiday fun for families a ‘Celebration of Cycling’ in the Lake District, at Brockhole, Windermere. Guided bike rides and cycling skills…
Treat your Little Prince or Princess to a Royally Wonderful First Birthday
Modern Family Expert for Care.com, Liz Fraser. Prince George is about to turn one year old. Who can believe it was a…
Identity Protection on the Agenda
With Ofsted’s new framework for school inspections in place, which now includes requirements for e-safety in its school rating system, and frequent…
Look after your Eyes
A regular eye check is the only way to detect the earliest signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), known as drusen, which…
Top Ten 1st Birthday Gifts
Prince George Alexander Louis will be celebrating his 1st birthday on 22nd July 2014 here are a few gifts for your little…
Top Five Dog Friendly Festivals
Dog-friendly festivals Although some festivals don’t allow dogs don’t get barking mad as these ones do! Shropshire Farmer Phil’s Music Festival –…
The New ECO Pet collection for your Dog by Scruffs.
Scruffs Eco Pet Beds are made from a 100% recycled fleece cover & fibre fill. They are soft and welcoming and although…
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Swimwear they’ll want to wear: the perfect clothes to get kids swimming
Are you looking for something healthy and inexpensive for the whole family to do this summer? Perhaps you enjoyed our recent post,…
Providing students with the skills required by employers
Qualifications alone are not enough to guarantee a job and schools should be providing students with the skills that employers are looking…
Top Family Festivals
Blissfields Festival 4th & 5th July 2014 Paul and Mel Bliss the organisers of Blissfields Festival for 14 years, while their two…
What’s On London
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What’s on in the South East
Bodiam Castle Robertsbridge 01580 830196 Every Wed & Thurs 30 July-28 Aug Knight & Princess academy, sessions include dressing up in a…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Teacher Gifts
As the end of term is approaching its that time to find a gifts for the teacher. It is a nice idea…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.·
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…
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…
Exam Stress
As parents the most useful thing we can do to help our children deal with exam stress is to keep calm 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…
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?·
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…
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…
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…
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Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts
Celebrating dads everywhere, Father’s Day takes place on Sunday 15th June this year. Is the father in your house a taken-for-granted chauffer?…
Things to Do with Kids in Manchester
Things to Do with Kids in Manchester Manchester is the perfect place to visit when travelling with kids. Children and adults of…
Can Social Media Sites be Safe for Kids?
I was lucky enough to interview 13 years old Zach Marks, Grom Social inventor. The concept of the site started when he…
Summer fun at Surrey libraries’ Festival for Children
The Surrey Libraries’ Festival for Children is back, bigger and better than ever and families can look forward to seven fun-filled weeks…
OBESITY EPIDEMIC – HOW CAN YOU ENCOURAGE HEALTHY BEHAVIOUR?
Week 1 As a weight-loss surgeon by profession, and mother of two children, Dr Sally Norton is very concerned by the rising…
5 Tips to Get You Fit With No Fuss
Are you looking to lose the baby bulge? Do you think back to the days pre-pregnancy and wish for your body back?·
Creating a child friendly lounge with adults in mind
Parents who have young children will know that a living room or lounge needs to be practical for everyone in the home.·
Barnham Broom
A warm and welcoming golf hotel with a spa, pool and gym all set in 300 acres. I stayed only one night…
Half Term Calendar
WWT London Wetland Centre New LegoLand Windsor 01753 621621 Pirates Landing gets a major re-vamp to become New Pirates Shores featuring Castaway…
Amazona Zoo
You can now explore the Amazon in 15 acres of North Norfolk; meet over 200 animals, most up close and personal.·
Ten Reasons About Cialis.
Fairly, our health is something that should be watched more seriously. Undoubtedly, one of the best place where families can get remedies…
Children Healthy Eating at Giraffe
Try the new healthy children’s menu yourself by winning a family meal for 4* This family-friendly restaurant is know for its healthy…
Top Beaches for Families
A selection of beach holiday with a location to suit most pockets. Chapel Porth Whether its surfing or belly boarding you like…
Supporting Your Dyslexic Dyspraxic Child
This new, ground-breaking course focuses on mothers and their children who are, or may be, dyslexic or dyspraxic. Your child may learn…
Top Five Travel Must Haves for Mums
The Comfortable Carrier More of a hug than other carriers the Papoozle has proved such an instant hit with parents. Its extremely…
Coombe Mill Holidays
An idyllic private 30 acre hamlet of 19 Cornish cottages and lodges between Bodmin Moor and the beach. Magical family holidays from…
Normandy Accommodation
See here for my introduction to Normandy Holidays La Bergerie Only an hour from the landing beaches at Sainte Opportune, Sylvie and…
Kids Go Free On Norwegian Coastal Voyages This Summer
From Viking feasts to thrilling RIB boat rides or whale watching – a voyage along the Norwegian Coast is packed with opportunities…
Kozi Kidz introduces the stylish new Gotland All Weather coats
Fusing fashion and function Kozi Kidz introduces the stylish new Gotland All Weather coats With the temperamental British climate hard to predict,…
Bag Yourself Some Dazzling Summer Style With New Eco-Friendly Metallic Tote Bag
With summer fast approaching, the hunt for the perfect beach bag is on – and new online homewares boutique Velvet & Dash…
Keep kids occupied on the move with LittleLife’s new Penguin Play Pack.
On-board entertainment… Keep kids occupied on the move with LittleLife’s new Penguin Play Pack. Family travel is never easy and with this…
Head teachers to look at staggered school holidays
Head teachers are to investigate the benefits of scrapping the six-week school summer holiday and spread breaks more evenly through the year.·
On-trend Summer Style For Baby Girls
Capturing the catwalk trends, our jungle inspired set of Zippy Fun Bandana bibs are bright, bold and match baby girl outfits popular…
Normandy Memorials and Museums
See here for my introduction to Normandy Holidays The Pegasus Bridge Memorial Ranville This is one most of us know about thanks…
Explore Normandy and Feel the Emotions
Having just returned from a trip to Normandy I am amazed to realise that this was my first trip there, but after…
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Garden of England
The historic county of Kent is renowned for its rural beauty and historically known as the ‘Garden of England’. Kent’s original market…
Ironbridge Gorge Museums May 2014
Last Post: Remembering the First World War Open 10am-5pm Monday – Friday A poignant new free exhibition exploring the effect of the…
Help for hungry hedgehogs
Prickly garden visitors may need some help after hibernation, says RSPB Now spring is here and the weather is warming up, most…
Story Museum reopens with star-studded spring programme
Easter fun for families from Saturday 5 April The Story Museum in Oxford gets off to a flying start this Easter –…
Milly and the Minotaur Queen
Milly and the Minotaur Queen’s presents London premiere and first UK tour of heartwarming children’s play The Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, is thrilled…
Hatch a family trip around the UK’s best Easter egg hunts
For parents looking for activities to occupy their young children during the Easter break, GoEuro (www.goeuro.co.uk), the website that allows travellers to…
Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival
The seventh Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival is starting next week and will feature a host of opportunities for children and families to…
Foyles Grand Opening Festival:
Michael Palin, Sarah Waters, Simon Armitage, Malorie Blackman, PD James & Yotam Ottolenghi to launch ‘a bookshop for the 21st century’ 11…
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THE COUNTRY LIVING SPRING FAIR – 19 to 23 MARCH 2014
Fresh ideas for the home, the garden and you To celebrate the warm days ahead, and put a spring in your step,…
Teenage Skin Problems
It’s well known that Omega 3 has many health benefits including being good for the skin. The EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) in Omega…
The 7 Skin Care Myths from the team at Proactiv:
7 Skin Care Myths: BUSTED With so many misconceptions surrounding skincare, how can you possibly tell what’s best for your complexion, particularly…
New food trail links Farm Stay UK with local flavours
Members of farm accommodation group Farm Stay UK based in Scotland have developed a new, unique Food & Drink guide – the…
Ranieri Fitness Products
Ranieri has a variety of fitness products perfect for those who want to look good and feel great in 2014. MisFit Shine…
New Year, New Skin, New You!
Reader Offers Available Now Wipe away the last 12 months for a fresh face this New Year with Salcura’s new Antiac range.·
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Total Diet Food Ltd
Total Diet Food Ltd owned by Ben and Maria as manager and chef run this diet service that delivers home-cooked fresh food.·
Scientists & Engineers Fair
The Free To Attend, Big Bang Fair, Reveals Explosive Event Line-Up To Excite & Inspire Future Generation Of Scientists And Engineers From…
The Children’s Trust
WE NEED YOU! With the start of 2014, many people will be making their New Year resolutions and planning to make a…
Souillac Golf & Country Club
Situated in the heart of the breath-taking Dordogne Valley amongst natural wonders and architectural treasures, the delightful Souillac Golf & Country Club…
February half term at QUAD in Derby
There are activities for children and families over the February half term at QUAD in Derby. Inspired by QUAD’s current exhibition, V.O2·
Adorable costumes for kiddies
At Cauliflower Charlie we love dressing up and throwing parties for our friends. With our new ecommerce site, www.cauliflowercharlie.co.uk , you can…