Top 10 August Outings
Free entry for kids at WWT London Wetland Centre 18–22 and 26–29 August 2014 inclusive. A 105 acre wetland visitor centre in Barnes, southwest London Keep your children entertained during the holidays with wildlife-themed fun – bug hunts, reptile walks, bird watching walks and pond dipping. Or watch adorable otters feed, play and swim
Travelling with Kids?
Kids are inherently sticky so make sure you have some Green People’s Organic Children Sticky Hand Sanitiser in the car and handbag. As you are out and about, it is reassuring to know you can use a naturally anti-bacterial solution without the need of water, just pump & go. It’s gentle on young skin with
Smart Maid
We are all so busy, living life to the full can mean that household chores are the last things to be done, so why not use a cleaning service? Smart Maid is a small family business, established late last year. They are high in demand for their household services in London and hope to expand to
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, but it is also a crucial part of a parent’s duty to teach their children how to use and handle money responsibly. No matter how old your child is it is never too
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 whole year since we all sat glued to our TV screens, waiting to hear the news! A child’s first birthday is a huge, happy milestone – perhaps not so much for the baby,
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 reports about cybercrime in the news, identity theft is a growing concern for many parents. These days, children grow up with technology as an integral part of their everyday lives and are often
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 may be present without any apparent effect on vision. AMD is the leading cause of blindness in the UK. There is no cure for this degenerative disease which results in central vision loss,
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 prince or princess Exquisite Steiff mohair bear would make a lovely companion for the future King to cuddle £119.99 www.borngifted.co.uk Elegant rocking horse is perfect if Prince George is going to be a
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 I accidentally got a small bed for a large dog he still tried to sit in or should I say on it! As you can see from the photo he eventually got a friend to
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 for according to David Hermitt, Executive Principal, Congleton High School, an 11-18 specialist school of engineering, and Chief Executive Officer of Congleton Multi-Academy Trust in Congleton, South East Cheshire. In this article David
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
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
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
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
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
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? Dads seem difficult to buy for unless you go for socks or tie so go for something a bit different this year. Whether your dad is a golf enthusiast, a closet Superman or