Maya the Bee
Give-Away opportunity Maya, is a busy little bee, ready to leave her hive and live in the meadow, free like…
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eBay opens The X-Files for classic TV reboot ranking A ranking of classic TV reboots released by online marketplace eBay.co.uk…
September Food & Drink
The Soil Association This year Organic September is going to be bigger and better than ever before – we want…
Out & About in September
The Ten Best Ways to Enjoy autumn at Westonbirt Wrap up warmly – Prepare for crisp autumn days and nights…
Afternoon Tea Week, 10-16th August
Record numbers of our favourite hotels, tea rooms, restaurants and even a Routemaster bus are planning exclusive events and discounts…
Parents Watch Collection of Summer Products
Whether you are able to get out and enjoy yourselves this summer, or typically British weather keeps you indoors, here…
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”
This Lewis Carroll’s children’s classic quote is from, Alice in Wonderland, which turns 150 this year. I’d like to alter…
Nature Explorers – your passport to fun this summer
25 July – 30 August at WWT London Wetland Centre Have your children ever been pond dipping? Do they know…
London Summer What’s On
Vauxhall City Farm Join forces with London based charity the Royal London Society for Blind People (RLSB) as part of…
Top 10 Summer Snacks
SunGold Kiwis Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit have great health benefits 10 times the nutrition of apples; three times more vitamin C…
Summer School Holidays in the Southeast
Hampshire Paultons Park launches new bus service with Xelabus and the New Forest National Park For more information about Paultons…
Crafty family fun this summer at York Minster
Kids can get crafty at York Minster this summer with arty activities inspired by northern Europe’s largest medieval gothic cathedral.…
Out & About in the Midlands
Family Days Out at the Swiss Garden Bedfordshire & Kids go Free! With its cool alpine landscape and fairytale buildings…
Summer What’s On in the Southwest
Summer of Fun at the American Museum in Britain For a great day out with the family this summer, the…
Cribs for Kids
Rather than struggle with the crib build yourself there is a service who will come to your house and do…
Greater London What’s On
Family Day Returns to Chinatown! Sunday 19 July, 12 – 5pm Chinatown London hosts second FREE day of activities for…
Top Beauty & Skin Treatments
Argan Oil Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine. Whether you are sunning in the park or…
Hallmark Hotel in Croydon
As a countdown to this year’s Afternoon Tea Week 10-16 August 2015 we will be running reviews and listings to…
Top 10 Summer Sizzlers for your Children
Little Butterfly London’s Soft as Moonlight Nappy Balm for dry or irritated skin. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, the…
Top Family Holidays
Eurocamp Guests will be able to relax in even more space and style this summer – with Eurocamp’s two and…
Northumberland Summer
Northumberland’s wild and turbulent past features a cast of Roman and Viking warriors, famous kings, notorious princes, Christian monks, loyal…
Enjoy the Summer in Liverpool
One Magnificent City On until – 5th July 2015 A seven week programme will include a huge record-breaking attempt on…
Active Learning Nurseries
INSPIRE YOUR CHILD Active Learning Nurseries are at Fulham, Chiswick, West Hampstead, Finchley Road, North Finchley, Southgate, Crouch End, Kingston…
Primigi Shoes Review
We have asked three families to review some Primigi shoes for us and give us a critique based on comfort…
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…
Eggs, Bugs & Rock n Roll
Eggs, Bugs & Rock n Roll WWT London Wetland Centre takes a light-hearted look at mating and dating Love is…
Learn to Read in 4 Weeks FREE*
Learn to Read in 4 Weeks for FREE* with Reading Eggs! Full of educationally sound, fun and interactive activities, Reading…
A wonderful opportunity for your child!
Do you have an academically able child currently in Year 2, 3, 4 or 5? If so, he or she…
Meet Santa with his reindeer – including baby Rudolph – and take a husky sleigh ride
WWT London Wetland Centre Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December Get into the festive mood at WWT London Wetland Centre’s…
Viking Fortress Trelleborg, Sweden
In 1988 remnants of a Viking Age fortress were found at the highest point in Trelleborg city, solving the riddle…
Angavallen – Farm and Hotel
“No Compromises, No Exceptions” Rolf Nordstrom, Angavallen enthusiastic owner, farmer and hotelier has a great policy, food taste best and…
Sagnlandet Lejre – Land of Legends
Photos copyright Regina D. Utyasheva The Land of Legends is a huge open-air museum demonstrating prehistoric and Viking settlement; it…
The Viking Experiences and the Viking Games
Denmark and Sweden is the spiritual and historical home of the Viking. The Oresund region, southern Sweden and Eastern Denmark,…
How to keep your child safe online
Child internet safety expert, Professor Andy Phippen provides advice to help parents keep their children safe online at home Don’t…
Bizarre bodies? Yuk!
Celebrate Halloween half term at WWT London Wetland Centre from 25 October to 2 November This Halloween half term delve…
What’s on South London & Surrey
London Wetland Centre Daily wwt.org.uk/london 020 8409 4400 Lower Morden Garden Centre 020 8337 7781 Soft Play, under 5’s. Daily…
Have an awesome autumn half term with the National Trust
Have an awesome autumn half term with the National Trust Whether it’s enjoying a stroll in a spectacular landscape ablaze…
Setting a Course for the Future
A Guide to applying for a degree course and university. It should take your son or daughter around a year…
HOOPS NOT STRIPES
With England Women winning the IRB Rugby World Cup what better time to buy yourself a rugby shirt. British Brand…
Space to grow: thinking ahead when designing a child’s room
As another school year begins are you one of the many parents reflecting on how fast time has flown since…
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Rethinking Dyslexia
Film Night The Big Picture, Rethinking Dyslexia Robert Redford’s grandson, Dylan could barely read or write at ten. This is…
“Make Your Bed Day”
11th September is “Make Your Bed Day”. Surely no one enjoys chores but apparently making your bed first thing can…
Getting a helping hand…from your mobile
With 93 per cent of the population owning a mobile phone, and the surge in smartphone usage meaning parents are…
Are your baby’s cries persistent and left unexplained?
Could it be a symptom of cow’s milk allergy? Jennifer Ellison shares her son’s experience of cow’s milk allergy A…
Whats On Kent September
Daily-Larkfield Leisure Centre-Aylesford–01622 713225-Soft play zone with 3 storeys of interactive play equipment for under 10’s with wavy waterfall slide,…
Whats on London September
Daily-Science Museum-Exhibition Rd –0870 870 4868-Take control in 360 degrees flight simulators or fly with the Red Arrows in their…
Top 10 Events for September
Fun, Free and Frugal, the Festival of Thrift is back Taking place at Lingfield Point in Darlington on Saturday September…
5 Top Tips on Buying your Child’s Bed
Designing your child’s bedroom is always an exciting time for you and your child. Use it as a time to…
Encouraging Learning in Children with Dyslexia
In can be difficult to find ways to encourage your child to learn and grow if they are dyslexic and…
How Can Forest Schools Benefit Children?
When it comes to providing new, innovative forms of learning and growth in education, it can be difficult to find…
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…
Travelling with Kids?
Kids are inherently sticky so make sure you have some Green People’s Organic Children Sticky Hand Sanitiser in the car…
Smart Maid
We are all so busy, living life to the full can mean that household chores are the last things to…
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…
Summer in Kent
Daily Larkfield Leisure Centre Aylesford 01622 713225 Soft play zone with 3 storeys of interactive play equipment for under 10’s…
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…
Summer in Normandy
Normandy is very family friendly destination with lots of entertainment as well the museums and monuments. You can also enjoy…
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…
Cumbria For Family
Two-wheeled holiday fun for families a ‘Celebration of Cycling’ in the Lake District, at Brockhole, Windermere. Guided bike rides and…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Top Family Festivals
Blissfields Festival 4th & 5th July 2014 Paul and Mel Bliss the organisers of Blissfields Festival for 14 years, while…
What’s On London
Daily The Queen’s Gallery Buckingham Palace 020 7766 7301 Become an explorer & discover the exhibition with activity bags for…
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…
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…
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…
Helping children through divorce
Are you wondering how to help your children through divorce? You know that you should say and do the right…
Galtres Parklands Festival
Galtres Parklands Festival has been selected by Sunday Times and The Guardian as one if the top family festivals. We…
Teacher Gifts
As the end of term is approaching its that time to find a gifts for the teacher. It is a…
Top Festival Goodies
Nikon Coolpix AW120 Digital Camera Whatever the festival weather, this camera will cope: waterproof*, shockproof and freeze proof! With 16…
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…
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…
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…
Exam Stress
As parents the most useful thing we can do to help our children deal with exam stress is to keep…
One room, two children
A difficult economy and job market have forced many young families to live on a smaller scale. While for some…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Half Term Calendar
WWT London Wetland Centre New LegoLand Windsor 01753 621621 Pirates Landing gets a major re-vamp to become New Pirates Shores…
Amazona Zoo
You can now explore the Amazon in 15 acres of North Norfolk; meet over 200 animals, most up close and…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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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…