Drifters Waterway Holidays
Drifters Waterway Holidays (drifters.co.uk) offers over 550 boats for hire from 45 locations across England, Scotland and Wales. 2025 hire prices start at £630 for a short break (three or four nights) on a boat for four, £875 for a week. Tuition is included in all Drifters’ holiday packages. Drifters’ Top 8 canal boat holidays
How to Tackle Fussy Eating in Toddlers
How to Tackle Fussy Eating in Toddlers: Practical Tips for Parents Author Charlotte Stirling-Reed, @sr_nutrition, Founder Charlotte Stirling-Reed, The Baby & Child Nutritionist and Best Selling Author , will be a speaker at The Baby Show www.thebabyshow.co.uk, which is returning to London Olympia from 25 – 27 October 2024 The toddler years can be a tricky time for
Ten Minutes To Bed Little Wolf
Another Enchanting Tale Bounds into Ladybird A brand-new fairy-tale-themed story from the No.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series. Ladybird is thrilled to reveal yet another title into its No.1 best-selling bedtime series, Ten Minutes To Bed. The latest story, Ten Minutes To Bed Little Wolf, written by Rhiannon Fielding and with illustrations from Chris
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Cumbria Wildlife Trust asks public to help buy Skiddaw Forest and create England’s highest nature reserve 620 acres of temperate rainforest will be restored thanks to The Wildlife Trusts’ partnership with Aviva Skiddaw Forest in the Lake District covers 3,000 acres of currently ungrazed upland Over 2,200 acres of other habitat will be restored including
The Christmas Mouse review: Carolyn Compton returns with charming tales
Carolyn Compton’s ‘The Christmas Mouse’ brings joy and cheer to children this holiday season This children’s book celebrates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a little girl and a mouse Author Carolyn Compton returns to the world of children’s literature with the release of “The Christmas Mouse” (published by WestBow Press). This charming
Play Safety Week: The most common myths about safe play
The leading global body for play equipment safety, the Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) is launching the UK’s first Play Safety Week on Monday 9th September. Play Safety Week has been created to drive awareness and education in play safety at a time when many children will be returning back to school and using
The Baby Show Olympia London 25th – 27th October
The Baby Show, with Lidl GB, the UK’s largest and best-loved pregnancy and baby event is returning to the iconic Olympia Events, (formerly Olympia London) for its 23rd year from Friday 25th until Sunday 27th October. The show will feature the UK’s biggest parenting brands including Stokke, Tommee Tippee, MAM, Cybex, Joie, Nuna, UppaBaby, iCandy,
Shoezone Rolls out Free Next-day Delivery
Back-to-school shoe shopping made easier: The affordable footwear retailer reminds parents about free next-day delivery for last-minute shoe school shopping this September Shoezone, the online and in-store footwear retailer, recently introduced free next-day delivery on all orders with no minimum spend, seven days a week. With over 10 million kids in the UK preparing to
Adult Christmas Gift Guide
Get ahead of the shopping for Christmas Here are a few ideas for the adults in the family Bling2o | Adult Swim Goggles | RRP: £24.99 | Stockist: Bling2o Introducing the Bling2o Adult swim goggles as the perfect Christmas gift to add some bling and sea-rious fun to swimming! Taking glamour and elegance to the next level,
Affordability of School Uniforms for Parents
During King’s Speech, His Majesty highlighted the government’s commitment to improving the affordability of school uniforms for parents. A significant part of this initiative includes lifting the requirement for branded – and often expensive- uniforms within British schools, a move that could save families across the UK substantial amounts of money. In response
Hallowe’en thrills and chills on the Kent & East Sussex Railway!
Photo credits: Modus Film For a generous helping of magical mystery and spooky Hallowe’en surprises to please all the family this October half term head to the Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR). Magic Express (29th – 31st October 2024) Aspiring young witches and wizards are invited to join the K&ESR’s Magic Express for a spellbinding journey.
A Spooktacular Halloween Awaits at Stonor Park
A Spooktacular Halloween Awaits at Stonor Park Get ready to enter a world of enchantment and eerie excitement at Stonor Park this Halloween. The historic estate in Oxfordshire is hosting a spellbinding Halloween experience perfect for families. Located near Henley-on-Thames, just a 45-minute drive from west London, Stonor Park promises a bewitching array of activities
NEW sleep trainers
Pabobo By Angelcare launches three new products Any parent will tell you that sleep deprivation is one of the biggest challenges with newborns and infants. Fast forward six months and you hopefully have a sleep routine (of sorts) in place, which is good for you both! However, when baby becomes a toddler, you may find
How to Help Children and Young People Prepare for the Real World
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, today’s students need essential life skills that go far beyond academic success. As parents, we can play a pivotal role in helping our children develop a range of skills to prepare them for the challenges of adulthood. Mastering Communication and Public Speaking Strong communication is key to success in
YHA’s popular Festival of Walking returns in September
YHA’s popular Festival of Walking returns for the third year this September (13 September – 13 October). Organised annually by the youth hostelling charity YHA (England & Wales), the festival aims to get more people walking, particularly those new or facing barriers to the outdoors. As part of the national festival, which is funded by
DR BROWN’S FEEDING FAVOURITES UNDER £15!
Weaning Week 13th – 19th May 2024 Weaning can be a messy adventure, but having the right tools can help make this exciting milestone that little bit more manageable. Best known for its revolutionary anti-colic bottle technology, Dr Brown’s continues to be your trusted ally, as you transition from bottle feeding to solid foods. From
London Theatre Week Extended
A Must-See Opportunity for Families London Theatre Week has returned this September, offering a fantastic opportunity for families to experience the magic of West End productions at significantly reduced prices. Running until September 8, 2024, this extended event is the perfect time to introduce your children to the world of theatre or enjoy a family
Family fun Oktoberfest celebrations
Families can enjoy Bavarian family fun with the exclusive Parent & Toddler Pass, which is just £29 for an adult and toddler under five Family fun Oktoberfest celebrations kick off this weekend, from Saturday 7th September, with exclusive entertainment, covered seating and more than 40 exhilarating world-class rides and attractions Families can enjoy a fantastical
Swiftly Swim to Sweet Dreams!
Cloud b collaborates with Mother&Baby on their Green Tranquil Turtle Cloud b is delighted to announce its partnership with Mother&Baby to launch the beloved Green Tranquil Turtle RRP £45. A much-loved brand for 68 years, Mother&Baby is the go-to for all-things motherhood and parenting. From the latet expert advice to reviews and recommendations, Mother&Baby is
Back to school, back to stress
Moving up a year increases anxiety and stress for children As the new school year approaches, anxiety levels are on the rise Well over a quarter (28%) of children feel stressed starting a new school and 42% feel apprehensive about moving up a new school year One in five (19%) children fear they will worry