Diverse and Inclusive Toys
Kaloo | Tendresse Dolls | Naomie | RRP: £21.50 | Stockist: John Lewis Precious soft toy brand, Kaloo, offers a huge range of keepsake gifts for little ones, creating thoughtful gifts that will be treasured by both parents and little ones for years to come. The brand’s ever-popular Tendresse doll collection (which proudly has a number of gorgeous characters in different skin
Blenheim Palace announce haunted half term lineup
Family fun at Blenheim Palace this October: Pumpkin decorating, storytelling, a family circus show, mesmerising fire performances and more! Get ready for an unforgettable half term experience at Blenheim Palace, where families can enjoy a range of eerily exciting activities from Monday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November. From pumpkin decorating to captivating storytelling and
Multimac’s Road Coat: A Must-Have for Winter Car Journeys
As a mum juggling school runs, safety is always a top priority. With the weather turning colder, I was relieved to discover Multimac’s new Road Multimac, a trusted name in child seat technology, has really thought of everything with this innovative product. Safety Comes First Like many parents, I’ve often bundled my children up in
Budding Rockstars feel the Beat with NEW drum set from VTech
Kid drumming sensation Nandi Bushell helps launch new toy! Looking to inspire the budding rockstar in your life this Christmas? Look no further than the brand NEW VTech Kidi DJ Drums, designed to revolutionise the way kids create beats and make music! Whether there’s a future DJ, drummer, or for those that just love to
Ideal Stocking Fillers
Harry Potter Sharpener | RRP: £2.99 | Stockist: Ryman A great stocking filler to ensure your pencils are sharpened ahead of returning to school after the Christmas break. The Maped pencil sharpener has a large capacity reserve to hold shavings, while keeping pencils clean and looking pristine. All while providing a comfortable grip to sharpen pencils
Greggs Foundation Opens 1,000th Breakfast Club: Over 90 Million Breakfasts Served Across the UK
The Greggs Foundation has reached a significant milestone by opening its 1,000th Breakfast Club, 25 years after the first club launched in 1999 at West Walker Primary School, Newcastle. This marks a major achievement, with the Foundation having provided over 90 million breakfasts to children across the UK since its inception. The 1,000th Breakfast Club,
Asda & Colgate donate 70k dental kits to schools to help fight tooth decay
Asda and Colgate have launched a new initiative to help combat tooth decay amongst 70,000 children living in some of the most deprived parts of the UK. The initiative will see more than 70,000 free dental kits, consisting of a toothbrush, toothpaste, an educational leaflet and a brushing chart for children, sent directly to over
King’s Cross Club Curling
Club Curling, which returns to King’s Cross this winter in partnership with the world-renowned masters of psychedelic neon signage, God’s Own Junkyard. Open to the public from Friday 8 November 2024 until Sunday 2 March 2025, Club Curling will this year come alive with a spectacular array of neon lights in the stunning bar area, creating the perfect place to soak
Nextdoor brings back popular feature just in time for Halloween
Neighbourhood network, Nextdoor, has relaunched its much loved ‘Treat Map’ to help trick-or-treaters plan their routes this Halloween Neighbours can mark their home with a spooktacular-themed icon to show if they’re open to visitors and giving out treats Almost every parent (96%) on Nextdoor will take part in Halloween celebrations this year, with neighbours expecting
Fantastic line up of speakers for The Baby Show with Lidl GB, Olympia London, 25th – 27th October
Celebrities and the UK’s very best parenting experts will soon take to the stage at The Baby Show, with Lidl GB – the UK’s largest and best-loved pregnancy, baby and parenting event. Taking place at Olympia Events (formerly Olympia London) between Friday 25th and Sunday 27th October, well-known names sharing their parenting journeys include This
Brixton House and Poltergeist Announce the Return of Their Multi-Award-Winning Festive Show Alice in Wonderland
Brixton House and Poltergeist are bringing back their critically acclaimed, five-star festive show, Alice in Wonderland, for an extended run this Christmas season. Reimagining Lewis Carroll’s wacky world, this production takes the adventure underground, setting it on London’s Victoria Line with a fresh, modern twist. The show, last seen during Christmas 2022, combines rap music,
Families can enjoy scarily good fun at RHS gardens this October half-term with wicked plant trails
26 October – 3 November Little Monsters can take part in a host of fang-tastic activities across all five RHS gardens with Wicked Plant Trails, boo-rilliant family entertainment and creepy crafts This October half-term, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has a wicked programme of events across all five RHS Gardens to entertain little monsters of
Mums, Dads, Grandparents…Your Mind Matters!
Vital Baby Launches Social Campaign, “It’s at the Heart of What We Do”, for World Mental Health Day Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys, but between juggling sleepless nights, endless to do-lists and being a support network for everyone else, it can be hard to find time for you in amongst the chaos. To
CBeebies’ Maddie + Triggs
Available on Monday 21st October via BBCiPlayer Brand new series Maddie +Triggs premieres on Monday 21st October at 10.20am on CBeebies in the UK and RTÉjr in Ireland. 15 episodes will drop on BBC iPlayer and RTÉ Player at the same time. The series follows a 7-year-old girl, Maddie, who just so happens to have
New, Nursery Bassinet and Crib
Introducing Stokke Snoozi and Stokke Sleepi -Two sleep solutions from Stokke Snoozi Snoozi (£290) is a bassinet that keeps your little one nearby no matter where you are in the home. A dreamy place for newborns to rest, nap and sleep, with newborns sleeping between 14-17 hours a day, the Snoozi can be used in
Breaking Barriers for Adults with Severe Autism: Hampshire Parents Share Their Son’s Journey to Independence
Charles and Tina Parker, dedicated parents and long-time advocates for autism awareness, have announced the release of their latest book, Tell It As It Is: My New Home. This third instalment in their insightful series documents their struggle and triumph in securing supported living for their 25-year-old son, Christopher, who has severe autism. Heartbreaking Experiences
Millions of parents struggling with mental health issues, self-blame and stress
Millions of parents are struggling with mental health issues, stress, anxiety and relationship problems and are seeking counselling for themselves, as a result of caring for a child with poor mental health, according to a new report released ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10th October. In the UK, around 2.5 million children have
Halloween at Brixton Windmill
Halloween at Brixton Windmill Sunday 27 October, 1pm to 4pm Join them for a free family Halloween event in Windmill Gardens: Lantern carving workshop – make a traditional pumpkin lantern. A drop in workshop with a maximum of 8 families at a time. If they are busy a sign up sheet will be available on
World’s First Active Gaming Experience to Launch at The O2 in London
We Do Play, the company behind popular experiential entertainment brands such as Flip Out adventure parks and Boom Battle Bar, is bringing the world’s first active gaming experience, Activate, to the UK. This exciting new attraction will make its European debut at The O2 in London this winter. Activate combines physical activity and gaming in
Christmas Markets, Festive Lights and a Magical Covered Ice Rink in Beautiful Regency Cheltenham This Winter
Visit Cheltenham As the nights grow longer and colder, Cheltenham is gearing up for a festive season full of magic and sparkle. Renowned for its beautiful Regency architecture, Cheltenham promises enchanting Christmas markets, dazzling festive lights, and a covered ice rink for a magical winter experience. Whether you’re a local or visitor, the town offers