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The Baby & Toddler Show: London & Birmingham 2025

Penny McCarthy September 10, 2025 No Comments

Featured Things to do

Things to do in September 2025

Penny McCarthy September 10, 2025 No Comments

Featured National News

30 Hours Free Childcare in England: How It Works for Parents

Penny McCarthy September 6, 2025 No Comments

Best buys Featured

Toniebox 1 Review (2025): Still a brilliant screen-free buy

Beth Ashton September 2, 2025 No Comments

Featured London Things to do

What’s On This Autumn London 2025

Penny McCarthy August 28, 2025 No Comments

Nush Dairy-Free Yoghurt

Penny McCarthy May 15, 2018 No Comments

Nush the UK’s first dairy-free, soya-free, nut milk yoghurt brand, has launched Nush In A Rush, the UK’s first range…

Children under 13 being targeted by adults they don’t know on social media

Penny McCarthy May 4, 2018 No Comments

New NSPCC and O2 research has revealed that one in four young people have been contacted over social media by…

Beauty Update

Penny McCarthy May 2, 2018 No Comments

Rubis Rose Gold tweezers Perfect makeup bag essential especially for mums on the go who don’t have the time to…

So Long Stretchmarks

Penny McCarthy May 2, 2018 No Comments

This 100% pure and natural Certified Organic rosehip oil is cold pressed from the highest quality seeds of the Rosehip…

Restore and Reinforce your Skin with Mustela’s Maternity Hero Products

Penny McCarthy May 2, 2018 No Comments

Did you know that 90% of women develop stretch marks during pregnancy* and then after childbirth, a woman’s body undergoes…

Greenwich National Maritime Museum 

Penny McCarthy May 1, 2018 No Comments

The Great British Seaside: Photography from the 1960s to the present The National Maritime Museum is hosting a major photography…

Cutty Sark 

Penny McCarthy May 1, 2018 No Comments

HALF TERM EVENTS All Aboard Game Climb the rigging, scrub the decks and hoist the sails – use all the…

Royal Observatory Greenwich 

Penny McCarthy May 1, 2018 No Comments

© National Maritime Museum, London HALF-TERM EVENTS Out of this World: Moon Our Moon-themed morning includes a planetarium show, interactive…

‘FELINE GOOD’

Penny McCarthy April 30, 2018 No Comments

Monday April 30, 2018. This Saturday, Chessington World of Adventures Resort is set to open NEW, Land of the Tiger,…

5 step check-list to spring-clean your finances

Penny McCarthy April 30, 2018 No Comments

It’s often used as an excuse for a household spruce up, but springtime could also be a good time for…

iDual Smart LED Lighting

Penny McCarthy April 26, 2018 No Comments

You can transform your rooms with a lighting system that allows you to control the colour temperature and light intensity…

South of England Show

Penny McCarthy April 25, 2018 No Comments

7, 8 and 9 June 2018 South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL (Near Haywards Heath. Junction 10…

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity

Penny McCarthy April 25, 2018 No Comments

Bake it Better Week: 21-27 May 2018 Whether you’re a cupcake connoisseur or a kneading newbie, enthusiasm is the key…

Celtic Manor Resort Activities for Families

Penny McCarthy April 25, 2018 No Comments

The five-star Celtic Manor Resort, awarded the UK’s Best Hotel 2017, is set in more than 2,000 acres of panoramic…

Palace to Host Knights of Royal England’s Jousting Tournament

Penny McCarthy April 25, 2018 No Comments

Blenheim Palace will be alive to the thunder of hooves and the clash of lances on shields as it hosts…

Free residential camps for children with health challenges

Penny McCarthy April 24, 2018 No Comments

Free recreational activity camps will provide children with health challenges -and their families- with the experience of a lifetime. The…

Who will be crowned the Champion of Champions this summer at Arundel Castle?

Penny McCarthy April 24, 2018 No Comments

Lances will shatter and emotions will run high this July as jousters from around the world vie to be named…

Highlights at ZSL London Zoo

Penny McCarthy April 24, 2018 No Comments

New for May half-term – Heroes and Villains Meet ZSL’s own superheroes, our elite team of keepers, vets, scientists and…

The Entertainer Quiet Hour for autistic children

Penny McCarthy March 16, 2018 No Comments

Following a successful pilot during February’s half term, The Entertainer, the fastest growing multi-channel high street toy retailer in the…

Easter at The Museum of London 

Penny McCarthy March 15, 2018 No Comments

Balloon-ing around Fri 31 March 2018 – Mon 9 April 2018 12.30pm & 2.30pm From folding bicycles to electric cars,…

THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST

Penny McCarthy March 12, 2018 No Comments

Theatre Royal Stratford East announce three shows opening at the theatre – Cirque Berserk, Shebeen and Sleeping Beauty. Celebrated theatre…

3 Tips For Planning Your Child’s Birthday Party

Penny McCarthy March 12, 2018 No Comments

1 – Consult Your Child Whilst it’s easier to think you know what will make your son or daughter happy,…

EASTER at THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE

Penny McCarthy March 10, 2018 No Comments

EASTER FUN AND FROLICS AT THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE Easter is just around the corner and at The Rare Breeds…

Folkestone Easter Dance Course

Penny McCarthy March 8, 2018 No Comments

Easter Dance Courses at Leas Cliff Hall 30 March -4th April (1st April off) 10am -4pm Folkestone has a great…

Whispers of Hope Stories based on actual events

Penny McCarthy March 5, 2018 No Comments

‘Whispers of Hope’, six shocking stories, based on actual events are about the lies, deception and manipulation some parents will…

Online safety tips to keep children safe online in 2018

Penny McCarthy February 15, 2018 No Comments

The internet is an inevitable part of children’s lives nowadays but although this has many positives, it also has its…

Kids go ‘wild’ this half-term at Painshill

Penny McCarthy February 9, 2018 No Comments

This February half-term children aged 8 -13 yrs can enjoy the outdoors at Painshill during our popular Wild Woodland Camp…

Chinese New Year @Westfields this Half Term

Penny McCarthy February 9, 2018 No Comments

To mark the Chinese New Year of the Dog over the half-term, Westfield presents a programme of children’s activities across…

Make a Splash at Dusty’s Puddle Jumping Championships

Penny McCarthy February 9, 2018 No Comments

February Half Term 2018 (Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 February) This February half term, children of all ages are being…

Harlequins Ladies Rugby World Record

Penny McCarthy February 9, 2018 No Comments

Following record viewing figures of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, Harlequins Ladies, currently sitting second on the Tyrrells Premier…

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Penny McCarthy February 9, 2018 No Comments

Step into a fusion of sound, vibrant colours, illuminations and oriental flavours at Robin Hill’s award-winning electric woods event, Spirit…

“My child is self-harming. What can I do?”

Penny McCarthy January 5, 2018 No Comments

Priory child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg offers 15 best pieces of advice Being a teenager is stressful…

Christmas Help

Penny McCarthy December 20, 2017 No Comments

Happy Christmas from all of us here at the Sunflower Trust. We hope you all have a fantastic festive break.…

The Top 10 First Aid Mistakes that Parents Make

Penny McCarthy December 20, 2017 No Comments

By Sam Mackay, Founder of KeepaBeat (www.keepabeat.com) We’ve all been there as parents; that moment of sheer panic and fear…

Listen ….to a Christmas gift

Penny McCarthy December 18, 2017 No Comments

The perfect gift for book and audio lovers, an Audible Gift Membership has something for everyone, with over 250,000 titles…

Great Christmas Stocking fillers

Penny McCarthy December 18, 2017 No Comments

Stormtroop your Christmas lighting this year with a magical Holopane light panel. These awesome gifts will bring alive your favourite…

The Snowman

Penny McCarthy December 16, 2017 No Comments

“Walking in The Air” Snowman 23 Nov – 31 Dec Peacock Theatre Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT “Sheer theatrical magic.…

Cinderella Greenwich Theatre

Penny McCarthy December 15, 2017 No Comments

This festive season watch Cinderella go from rags to riches in Greenwich Theatre’s latest all-singing, all-dancing, magical pantomime. What do…

Binky Felstead wishes on a star for her baby India to launch Aptaclub’s Christmas Wishes campaign

Penny McCarthy December 14, 2017 No Comments

Aptaclub is a free-to-register baby club, set-up to give expert advice and guidance for mums-to-be and mums along their 1,000-day…

Alpine filter earplugs

Penny McCarthy December 13, 2017 No Comments

With Alpine filter earplugs you can be sure you will be giving an original Christmas gift this year! From SleepSoft…

Good Sounds and more

Penny McCarthy December 11, 2017 No Comments

Snuggly Rascals Comfortable Headphones for Kids Snuggly Rascals have created comfortable headphones especially for kids that both look great and…

Most anticipated Christmas gifts of 2017

Penny McCarthy December 8, 2017 No Comments

You better watch out, you better not cry… because you haven’t found the perfect gift yet! Christmas is right around…

Copper Stone Pans

Penny McCarthy December 8, 2017 No Comments

Copper Stone Pans, may not be a sexy gift this Christmas but they will make life easier! These non-stick pans…

DEC & JAN at CUTTY SARK

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2017 No Comments

Cutty Sark December 2017 and January 2018 Admission charges apply (family activities are free with entry). Please visit the website…

Do some good this Christmas

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2017 No Comments

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust DPHT is a registered charity committed to preserving the Dartmoor Pony on Dartmoor for future…

WOW Great Christmas Toys

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2017 No Comments

WOW the award winning British pre-school toy company have some great toys this Christmas. They are openly obsessed with creating…

ALCHEMY AND ARTISTRY

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2017 No Comments

Here’s a gift for the artist in the family. If its quality and class you want then go to Winsor…

December & January in Greenwich

Penny McCarthy November 27, 2017 No Comments

ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH December 2017 and January 18 www.rmg.co.uk Highlights include: Celebrate the centenary of renowned Sci-Fi author Sir Arthur…

Christmas at The Rare Breeds Centre

Penny McCarthy November 27, 2017 No Comments

A Truly Magical Christmas at The Rare Breeds Centre Jingle bells, Jingle Bells…A Magical Christmas is coming and Santa and…

The Best Black Friday Deal

Penny McCarthy November 24, 2017 No Comments

For a genuine Black Friday deal go to: Raleigh is now offering 50% off all bikes that are part of…

ebay Stocking fillers

Penny McCarthy November 23, 2017 No Comments

Whether its stuffing their stockings or secret Santa there are always lots of small fun gifts you need to buy…

Have a Fortnum’s of Piccadilly Christmas

Penny McCarthy November 23, 2017 No Comments

This Christmas, come together and get festive with Fortnum’s at the iconic Piccadilly flagship. There is something for everyone at…

Hogwarts in the Snow

Penny McCarthy November 23, 2017 No Comments

Celebrities and Parents News (!) had great evening last night enjoying the new Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros.…

Five Hotels for Your Family Vacation in the Canary Islands

Penny McCarthy November 23, 2017 No Comments

Going on a vacation on your own is easier than when you are going out with your family. Admit it.·

Sore throat?

Penny McCarthy November 22, 2017 No Comments

Forget honey and lemon – try some MOSS: Plant ‘helps to reduce pain and stop germs multiplying – without the…

Try a Bamboo Bra

Penny McCarthy November 21, 2017 No Comments

How do you fancy a comfortable bra made of super soft fabric and featuring extra wide straps the Miracle bamboo…

An Advent Treat with Elf & Seek

Penny McCarthy November 21, 2017 No Comments

A brand-new, alternative festive countdown for the family The Little Treats Bakery is pleased to launch one ‘elf of an…

Baby/Kids Scissors

Penny McCarthy November 21, 2017 No Comments

Rubis® Baby/Kids Scissors in Elephant Pouch Nail care can never be this fun with Rubis baby nail scissors in elephant…

Fresh X

Penny McCarthy November 21, 2017 No Comments

Fresh X is a new environmentally-friendly personal Spritz suitable for all the family FreshX is an exciting new product in…

Winter at Blenheim Palace

Penny McCarthy November 14, 2017 No Comments

On 24 November 2017 until the 1 January 2018 Blenheim Palace’s 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscape and Formal Gardens…

Christmas in Edinburgh

Penny McCarthy November 13, 2017 No Comments

There is nowhere more magical for families at Christmas time than Edinburgh! Christmas celebrations kick off on 17 November in…

Winter Pop Ups

Penny McCarthy November 13, 2017 No Comments

THOR’S Viking Vibes Regent’s Place will become home to THOR’S, a pop up bar channeling Scandi/Viking chic this winter. The…

‘All Different, All Equal’

Penny McCarthy November 10, 2017 No Comments

The Anti-Bullying Alliance based at the National Children’s Bureau has published a poll showing that while the majority of children…

Cake Yarn

Penny McCarthy November 8, 2017 No Comments

Knitters and crocheter are going crazy for cakes – but not the edible kind. Great yarns put the fun back…

Shhh – Quiet at the Aquarium

Penny McCarthy November 7, 2017 No Comments

The National Marine Aquarium will be hosting a special ‘quiet’ event this month for families with sensory needs. Taking place…

London November Events

Penny McCarthy November 7, 2017 No Comments

Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switch On Singer and actress Rita Ora will switch on the 58th Oxford Street Christmas Lights.The…

Birmingham teachers tackle child anxiety

Penny McCarthy November 7, 2017 No Comments

Teachers at Hallfield School in Edgbaston were, last week, educated on how to spot signs of anxiety and depression in…

Christmas Gift Ideas from The Fine Cotton Company

Penny McCarthy November 6, 2017 No Comments

Great gifts for the whole family. The Fine Cotton Company has a wide range of luxurious towels, slippers, robes, bed…

Parents and carers given support to to protect their families’ from online predators

Penny McCarthy November 1, 2017 No Comments

Parents and carers can get extra support from a national charity tackling child sexual exploitation launches new online and printed…

UK Mums Expose Details of Their Children’s ‘WITCHING HOUR’

Penny McCarthy October 31, 2017 No Comments

Two thirds (65%) of mums say their children experience a ‘witching hour’ The dreaded witching hour typically happens daily, falls…

South of England Events

Penny McCarthy October 23, 2017 No Comments

Isle of Wight Half-term hauntings and Halloween hi-jinx on the Isle of Fright this half-term Away Resorts is gearing up…

Surrey Halloween Events

Penny McCarthy October 23, 2017 No Comments

Halloween Walks On the Dark Side 30 October 7.30pm to 9pm Tuesday 31 October 5pm to 6.30pm and 7.30pm to…

London Halloween Events

Penny McCarthy October 23, 2017 No Comments

Warm up with Up at The O2 this October half term – New: hot chocolate climbs as you watch the…

Battersea’s top tips for Bonfire Night

Penny McCarthy October 23, 2017 No Comments

Ali Taylor, Head of Canine Behaviour at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and star of ITV’s Paul O’Grady: For the…

Kent Halloween Events

Penny McCarthy October 19, 2017 No Comments

The Watercress Line The Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line is bringing back its popular Wizard Weekend event on 28 and…

Pitch Perfect! 10 reasons to get your kids into rugby this October half term

Penny McCarthy October 12, 2017 No Comments

With the annual Autumn Internationals around the corner, rugby fever is soon to sweep the nation once more. As well…

Scary Halloween fun for all the family

Penny McCarthy October 12, 2017 No Comments

The South East Region Attractions and venues across the south east region are celebrating Halloween with activities for all the…

Halloween Hacks on a Budget

Penny McCarthy October 12, 2017 No Comments

The weather’s getting colder, and the spookiest day of the year is just around the corner. Enjoyed by kids and…

Halloween Fear and Fun at The Rare Breeds Centre

Penny McCarthy October 9, 2017 No Comments

Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October 10 am – 5.30 pm Things are about to get a little spooky on…

Working with a private tutor to support your child with dyslexia

Penny McCarthy October 5, 2017 No Comments

It used to be only wealthy people who engaged a private tutor for their child but times have changed. In…

Changing perceptions of dyslexia

Penny McCarthy October 5, 2017 No Comments

Sal McKeown freelance journalist and author A headline in the Guardian in September said: ‘Jamie Oliver is right: people with…

MORE TASTE LESS WASTE

Penny McCarthy October 3, 2017 No Comments

Launched as part of Snact’s #deliciousprotest against wasted food and bland snacks, ‘more taste less waste’ is the foundation upon…

Healthy Snacking, But Not As You Know It

Penny McCarthy October 3, 2017 No Comments

Most companies looking to create ‘healthy’ snacks tend to take unhealthy ones, such as biscuits and crisps, and tweak formulations…

Chinese State Circus

Penny McCarthy October 2, 2017 No Comments

The internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus is coming back, returning to its roots in an innovatively spectacular new production –…

Childhood Eczema

Penny McCarthy September 22, 2017 No Comments

Is keeping a diary the secret to combatting childhood eczema? To mark National Eczema Week (16 – 24 September), emollient…

National Eye Health Week 18 Sep17

Penny McCarthy September 19, 2017 No Comments

National Eye Health Week raises awareness of the importance of visiting an optomologist for healthcare. The week promotes the importance…

Blue Planet Aquarium

Penny McCarthy September 4, 2017 No Comments

Marine Conservation for Kids As a parent, you’ll naturally want your children to learn and understand as much as possible…

5 Popular Fundraising Ideas for School

Penny McCarthy August 14, 2017 No Comments

Fundraising in the school is not only an important part of the academic year and an extra curricular fixture, but…

Make a splash!

Penny McCarthy August 14, 2017 No Comments

Harness the benefits of swimming for you and your little one with LittleLife’s splash-tastic SwimPaks. Enjoying the benefits of a…

What to Do With the Kids in the Summer Holidays!

Penny McCarthy August 8, 2017 No Comments

Spending time with the kids in the school holidays is so much fun, but 6 weeks is a long time…

Let the kids go wild this summer

Penny McCarthy August 1, 2017 No Comments

Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at WWT London Wetland Centre This summer bring your kids to WWT London Wetland Centre so they…

Gatton Park Events – August 2017

Penny McCarthy August 1, 2017 No Comments

Sunday 6th August Gardens and Grounds Open Park and gardens open all afternoon, bird hide open, free guided tours and…

Exam Results Helpline is back for August

Penny McCarthy August 1, 2017 No Comments

Careers advice service on hand to help stressed-out students Parents of teenagers preparing to receive their exam results are being…

Splashtacular Summer!

Penny McCarthy August 1, 2017 No Comments

The National Marine Aquarium goes to Infinity and Below To celebrate the school summer holidays, The National Marine Aquarium in…

Budding archaeologists welcome at Lee Valley Park Farms!

Penny McCarthy August 1, 2017 No Comments

Indiana Jones wannabes can now come and dig for ancient bones at Lee Valley Park Farms, with the opening of…

What’s on this August at the National Army Museum

Penny McCarthy August 1, 2017 No Comments

This August the National Army Museum focus’s on India’s independence through talks, a books club and a late opening exploring…

Are you becoming a ‘Dermaparentologist’?

Penny McCarthy July 26, 2017 No Comments

New study amongst parents highlights that greater knowledge of their child’s eczema can result in improvements to their skin With…

Nibbling, Teething Jewellery & Accessories

Penny McCarthy July 25, 2017 No Comments

Nibbling, a brand creating the first of its kind for the UK with a stunning range of teething jewellery and…

CALLING ALL LITTLE DOODLERS

Penny McCarthy July 24, 2017 No Comments

Priceless opportunity for children to have their drawings displayed on billboards across the country This summer, proud parents across the…

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Penny McCarthy July 21, 2017 No Comments

Indian Summer Sunday 9 July to Sunday 3 September The Horniman brings the sounds and spirit of South Asia to…

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