Spring Cleaning Tips: Remove Stubborn Stains from Your Home
Spring cleaning: with schools back in session, now’s the perfect time to tackle your to-do list. After entertaining the kids over the half-term break, you might find yourself facing more craft-related stains than usual. But not to worry, Ryan Fitzgerald, home expert and owner of Raleigh Realty (https://raleighrealty.com/), shares tips for removing unwanted art from
Pancake Day: Delicious recipes from Bonne Maman
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, falls on 4th March 2025. This day offers a delightful opportunity to indulge in delicious crêpes and pancakes. To make your Pancake Day truly special, consider these delectable recipes featuring Bonne Maman‘s finest conserves and spreads. Perfect French crêpes for Pancake Day Begin your Pancake Day with classic
Easter at London Museum Docklands
© London Museum Easter 8-17 April 2025 | 10am-5pm | Advanced booking recommended, from £16 | All ages Explore the fascinating archaeology of the Thames with free family workshops this Easter holiday. Mould a clay coin like those uncovered by the tides, learn all about the treasure and trash found in the Thames with a
Charity Launches ‘Invaluable’ LGBT+ Guide for Parents
Introducing the LGBT+ Guide for Parents Just Like Us, an LGBT+ young people’s charity, has launched an essential new resource: the LGBT+ Guide for Parents. This guide aims to help families become better allies and offers advice on supporting children if they come out. Sandi Toksvig said: “As a parent and grandparent, who is also
Car seat personalised for Mother’s Day, from Multimac
Car seat! Looking for a unique and thoughtful Mother’s Day gift? A personalised Multimac seat combines safety, style, and practicality. It makes every journey more comfortable and memorable for mums and their little ones. Why choose a personalised Multimac car seat? Multimac offers bespoke upholstery that matches any car interior or personal style, ensuring a
Mothers Day Gifts
Heres a few ideas for Mothers day gifts All Jigsaw Puzzles | Tim Bulmers Wine Jigsaw | RRP: £19.99 | Stockist: AllJigsawPuzzles Calling all wine lovers! This fabulous 1000-piece puzzle tells the wonderful story of wine through Tim Bulmer’s intriguing illustrations. The humorous gift is sure to spark joy and leave Mama decked out with fun
Squeeze Station: homemade baby food easy and mess-free
Infanto Squeeze Station makes nutritious meals for your baby and has never been simpler. Infantino, the brand dedicated to supporting parents 24/7, introduces a must-have gadget for easy homemade baby food prep. Quick and easy baby food prep with Squeeze Station It is effortless to prepare and store fresh, homemade purees. Whether it’s a fruit snack
Kunda “Emotions Song” for Children’s Mental Health 2025
Kunda Kids, the London-based, award-winning children’s EdTech, media, and publishing company, has launched a brand-new Emotions Song on its YouTube channel, Kunda & Friends, in celebration of Children’s Mental Health Week 2025. Kunda helping kids express their emotions Designed to help preschoolers understand and express their emotions, the song provides a fun, engaging way to
Manage smartphone use. Link to childhood myopia
Parents urged to manage smartphone use. Last year, the Channel 4 documentary Swiped revealed some eye-opening truths about the impact of smartphone use on children. Over 53% of the participating kids in the featured University of York study suffered from poor sleep quality because they were used to sleeping beside their phones. Another 17% spent
Online Sextortion: Childline Research
Recent findings from Childline highlight a concerning trend: boys are more susceptible to online sextortion scams. Between April and December 2024, the service conducted over 500 counselling sessions related to sexual extortion, with nearly two-thirds of these sessions involving male victims. Understanding Online Sextortion Online sextortion involves perpetrators coercing individuals into sharing intimate images or
How to Manage Shared Finances
How to manage as a couple A shared finances study by Ocean Finance has revealed that 72% of couples argue regularly about money. The biggest causes are budgeting and spending habits (60%), debt management (40%), and saving for the future (35%). Managing finances together can be tough, but planning ahead helps avoid conflicts. Have ‘the
Five Healthy recipes that cost less than £1 per serving
Parenting influencer @_myfirstmeals has shared five family-friendly recipes that cost less than £1 per serving for a family of four From Three Veggie Pasta Bake to Creamy Broccoli & Cheddar Soup, the delicious and hearty recipes show eating healthy over half term doesn’t need to break the bank Sunday Times best-selling author, recipe developer and
Half term cost of living vouchers: Everything you need to know
As the February half-term approaches, many families are grappling with increased expenses due to rising living costs. To alleviate this burden, the UK government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) offers financial assistance to eligible households, often in the form of supermarket vouchers. Here’s how you can access this support during the school break. Understanding the Household
Online Scams: The Growing Threat to Young People
Key Findings from UKSIC Research 79% of young people encounter online scams at least once a month, with 20% seeing them daily—including children as young as 8. 18% of 8 to 17-year-olds know someone their age who has lost money to a scam. Over a quarter (26%) of young victims blame themselves for falling for
Cyberstalking and how to protect yourself
Cyberstalking is a serious issue that affects many people, especially those navigating co-parenting with an ex-partner. Joanna Smykowski from Custody X Change shares key signs of cyberstalking and practical steps to safeguard your wellbeing and your children’s privacy. 4 warning signs of cyberstalking Cyberstalking involves excessive and intrusive online behaviour by an ex-partner. Here are
Best Storage Solutions for Busy Families: Declutter with Ease
A clutter-free home brings peace and efficiency, especially for busy families juggling work, school, and social activities. Finding the right storage solutions can help keep everything in its place while ensuring easy access. Here are some of the best storage solutions to help families declutter with ease. Optimize Entryway Storage The entryway is the first
Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton Take on 24-Hour Roller-Skating Challenge for Comic Relief
A Wheely Big Challenge for Red Nose Day BBC One’s Morning Live presenters, Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton, are set to don their retro roller boots for an epic endurance challenge in aid of Red Nose Day. The Wheely Big Challenge will see the duo take on a relentless 24-hour roller-skating feat, beginning on the
Photo Creator Pop Colour Digital Camera
The vibrant new Photo Creator Pop Colour Digital Camera is a colourful addition to the successful Canal Toys Creator Range. Designed to make it easy for children and teens to take amazing photos and videos. Available in two stunning colours, cool teal and eye-catching purple, the Photo Creator Pop Colour Digital Camera is small and
Leisure Chain to Install Lifesaving Anaphylaxis Kits
Family Adventures Group has become the first indoor leisure chain in the UK to install lifesaving anaphylactic auto-injectors across all three of its indoor play centres. The equipment is now in place at its Ocean Adventures indoor play centre in Cheddar, Space Adventures in Taunton and Little Town Adventures in Weston-super-Mare. The initiative, developed in
Staycations UK 2025 Art-inspired
Staycations UK: UK’s diverse landscapes have inspired artists for centuries. From dramatic coastlines to rolling hills, these stunning locations continue to attract culture lovers and staycationers. According to a recent survey, 27% of UK travellers choose destinations for arts and culture (source), while 35% appreciate the beauty of local landscapes (source). If you’re seeking a