FREE travel to Lee Valley Park
Curious and creative primary school children from across the south-east are invited to take part in a special Find 50 competition to win free return travel for their class to Lee Valley Regional Park this year. Lee Valley Regional Park To mark the Regional Park Authority’s 50th anniversary, its Youth and Schools service is calling
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National Storytelling Week 21 Jan – 01 Feb National Storytelling week celebrates the oral tradition of storytelling, the original way of communicating life experiences. However, for some children, the prospect of having to sit still and listen can fill them with dread. It is normal for children to fidget – but inattention, confusion, impulsivity and
Returning to work with confidence
by Clinical Psychologist, Deborah Golend Life’s experiences can knock our confidence. Difficult times such as bereavements often make us feel more vulnerable and uncertain. But adapting to positive life stages can be just as hard. For new mums returning to work, confidence can be a particularly challenging issue. Many women talk about ‘brain fog’. Or
10 Ways to Create a Strong Bond with your Kids
Creating a strong bond with your kids is every parent’s dream. Some people say that spending time with children when they are young is the best time of their lives while others disagree. But there’s no denying that it’s fun and interesting, although it can prove to be difficult at times. Nonetheless, each kid should
How To Help Your Child Deal With Bereavement
By Damsons, the future planning specialists. Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy, especially for children, who may not understand why someone they love is no longer around. However, there are some simple things parents and family members can do in order to help that child process this information and help them come
The National Lollipopper Awards
A celebration promoting the amazing Lollipop men and woman across the UK. To coincide with this special day Churchill Insurance, with the help of Alison Hammond, are celebrating the vital role of Lollipopper’s across the UK with the Lollipopper of the Year Awards 2016. Nominations officially opened in November allowing parents and school children throughout
There is Sense in the Sandpit:
How Sensory Play Develops the Nervous System Play – in particular, sensory or exploratory play – is the vital ingredient in developing confident, competent learners. However, there is another crucial factor working behind the scenes of play – the nervous system. As children play in the sandpit they are developing their sense of touch –
How to Keep Children Fit and Healthy During Winter
Daniel Goddard, Manager of one of the UK’s leading sports equipment suppliers, Stadia Sports, discusses a few tips and trick to help you and your children keep fit during Winter. Have you noticed the weather is getting cooler? Well, we certainly have! Even in the Winter, exercise is still important to boost your mood and
Helping our hedgehogs this autumn
As Guy Fawkes’ night approaches, Horsham-based international wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation is reminding people to check for hedgehogs when building bonfires. Dark nights and chilly mornings herald the beginning of hibernation season for hedgehogs, and piles of dry leaves and unlit bonfires in back gardens, are ideal places for sleepy hogs, looking for
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NatureWatch Simon King NatureWatch is the ultimate guide to watching British wildlife, from renowned naturalist and TV presenter Simon King. More and more people are discovering the joys of being out and about in the British countryside, yet surprisingly few of us know where and what to look for when spotting wildlife in their natural
Children’s Books
Pugs of the Frozen North by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre and Emily MacKenzie’s Stanley the Amazing Knitting Cat have both won Independent Bookshop Week (IBW) Book Awards! Pugs of the Frozen North by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre (Oxford University Press) Stanley the Amazing Knitting Cat by Emily MacKenzie (Bloomsbury Children’s Books) Information on this
Top tips on going to big school
With the end of summer fast-approaching, children and parents alike will be considering back to school. While there is often much excitement around the prospect of seeing friends, new school uniform and, tentatively, even lessons themselves, there can also be a lot of anxiety around the thought of returning to school. For children making the
SUMMER SCIENCE CLUB at Brooklands Museum
SUMMER SCIENCE CLUB at Brooklands Museum 22nd – 25th August Boys and girls aged 10-14 should NOT miss this great Club packed with cool projects involving building, testing and fun… www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/events/details/summer-science-club-build-it-at-brooklands/
UNLOCKING YOUR CHILD’S MUSICAL MIND
By Caroline Crabbe, General Manager at Jo Jingles (www.jojingles.com) Encouraging your child to enjoy music is a great way to strengthen your bond as a family now and in future years. For some this means simply listening to music, for others it is about singing or playing a musical instrument. But whatever your preference, it
Easy to follow tips for a healthy heart
From the experts at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital Your heart is an incredible organ and needs to be cared for. It beats 100,000 times a day, pumping 2000 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels every day[1].The first heart cells start to beat four weeks after conception and continue until we die. We
The Breath Company
Its that time of year when enjoying Christmas means a few extra pounds have occurred! The gyms are full and we are all looking at dieting or at least healthier eating. But one unwanted side effect can be bad breath. The two most common types of bad breath as a result of dieting are; bad
Become a Wildlife Champion!
Around the world wildlife is fighting for survival, facing threats such as climate change, habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade and conflict with humans. ZSL is working for wildlife, protecting and conserving animals and their habitats in more than 50 countries. Join our Champion community and you too can ensure a future for wildlife. Areas you
Protect Family’s Skin this Summer
Consultant Dermatologist Dr Virginia Hubbard at London Bridge Hospital Offers Tips to Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer during the Heatwave Most cases of skin cancer are caused by exposure to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, therefore protecting your skin when outside, especially whilst experiencing such severe weather, is the most significant way of
Active Learning Nurseries
INSPIRE YOUR CHILD Active Learning Nurseries are at Fulham, Chiswick, West Hampstead, Finchley Road, North Finchley, Southgate, Crouch End, Kingston and Dorking Open Days coming up in our Fulham and Dorking Nurseries. Fulham – Friday 12th June, 10am – 4pm by appointment only Dorking – Saturday 27th June, 10am – 2pm no appointment necessary. Active
London Wetland Centres at Easter
Some of our ducklings are missing… Join in the GIANT Easter duck hunt at WWT London Wetland Centre Some of our ducklings have gone missing, can you help us find them? Follow our GIANT Easter Duck Hunt around our beautiful nature reserve to discover where the eight BIG yellow ducklings are hiding, disguised as the