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Featured National News

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

Helping our hedgehogs this autumn

Penny McCarthy October 28, 2016 No Comments

As Guy Fawkes’ night approaches, Horsham-based international wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation is reminding people to check for hedgehogs…

Halloween Weekend

Penny McCarthy October 28, 2016 No Comments

The Tower of London Creepy Capital Venturing towards the cackling capital will not leave budding ghostbusters disappointed. The Tower of…

Trick or Treat Guide

Penny McCarthy October 25, 2016 No Comments

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Halloween Magic & Trickery

Penny McCarthy October 20, 2016 No Comments

Box of Shocks Halloween fun. This Box of Shocks for 8 years up (£19.99) is guaranteed to make you Scream…

Enjoy Halloween Horrors

Penny McCarthy October 12, 2016 No Comments

Spooktacular Products for Halloween. Sticker Robots, Vampires & Zombies – brand new sticker packs from SRK just in time for…

October Half Term at Brooklands Museum

Penny McCarthy October 12, 2016 No Comments

‘Race, Fly, Draw and Drive’ this October Half Term at Brooklands Museum 24th– 28th October 2016 A bonanza of brilliant…

SW London & Surrey October 2016 issue

Penny McCarthy October 6, 2016 No Comments

SW London & Surrey October 2016 issue on-line Parents News exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from…

Kent October 2016 on-line

Penny McCarthy October 6, 2016 No Comments

Kent October 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from Kent schools and nurseries: ·

London South, E-Surrey,W-Kent Oct16

Penny McCarthy October 6, 2016 No Comments

London South, E-Surrey&W-Kent Oct 2016 Here is the London South edition. It was printed and sent home in book bags…

Organic Dubble Trubble

Penny McCarthy October 6, 2016 No Comments

Celebrity hair colourist Daniel Galvin Jr had a dual purpose for creating the brand Dubble Trubble. Firstly as a means…

Jungle Book Afternoon Tea

Penny McCarthy September 20, 2016 No Comments

Inspired by Mowgli’s adventures in Rudyard Kipling’s classic St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, London has launched a Jungle Book…

Little Learners Day Nurseries

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2016 No Comments

Little Learners Day Nurseries Three locations: West Croydon, Purley, and South Croydon Little Learners Day Nurseries aim to provide high…

SW London & Surrey September 2016 issue

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2016 No Comments

SW London & Surrey September 2016 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…

London South, E-Surrey&W-Kent September 2016 on-line

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2016 No Comments

London South, East-Surrey&W-Kent September 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Kent September 2016 on-line

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2016 No Comments

Kent September 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Books For All

Penny McCarthy September 5, 2016 No Comments

NatureWatch Simon King NatureWatch is the ultimate guide to watching British wildlife, from renowned naturalist and TV presenter Simon King.…

Children’s Books

Penny McCarthy September 5, 2016 No Comments

Pugs of the Frozen North by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre and Emily MacKenzie’s Stanley the Amazing Knitting Cat have…

Take Concussion Seriously

Penny McCarthy August 24, 2016 No Comments

Professor Gareth Morgan is Medical Director and Consultant Paediatrician at The Children’s Trust, a charity that provides specialist rehabilitation to…

Great family days out this summer with Fantastic British Food Festivals

Penny McCarthy August 19, 2016 No Comments

Fantastic British Food Festivals celebrate independent food and drink producers in stunning locations across the South of England including Bodiam…

Top tips on going to big school

Penny McCarthy August 19, 2016 No Comments

With the end of summer fast-approaching, children and parents alike will be considering back to school. While there is often…

Five Easy Ways To Improve Your Eye Sight Naturally

Penny McCarthy August 19, 2016 No Comments

Vision is one of the most invaluable senses for all people, and for parents, this sense if particularly crucial. Parents…

SUMMER SCIENCE CLUB at Brooklands Museum

Penny McCarthy August 16, 2016 No Comments

SUMMER SCIENCE CLUB at Brooklands Museum 22nd – 25th August Boys and girls aged 10-14 should NOT miss this great…

What’s On Greater London

Penny McCarthy August 5, 2016 No Comments

The Bentall Centre Brings Stories to Life This summer, The Bentall Centre invites children to let their imaginations run wild…

10 fun and affordable things to do in London with the kids

Penny McCarthy August 1, 2016 No Comments

Summer in the city can be frustrating for parents and carers who want to keep their kids entertained and a…

SW London & Surrey July/Aug 2016 issue on-line

Penny McCarthy July 8, 2016 No Comments

SW London & Surrey July/Aug 2016 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…

London South, E-Surrey&W-Kent July/Aug 2016 on-line

Penny McCarthy July 8, 2016 No Comments

London South, East-Surrey&W-Kent July/Aug 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Kent July/Aug 2016 on-line

Penny McCarthy July 8, 2016 No Comments

Kent July/Aug 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Workshop

Penny McCarthy July 5, 2016 No Comments

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Workshop. Monday 25th July to Thursday 28th July 2016 – 10am to 4pm daily.·

UNLOCKING YOUR CHILD’S MUSICAL MIND

Penny McCarthy June 30, 2016 No Comments

By Caroline Crabbe, General Manager at Jo Jingles (www.jojingles.com) Encouraging your child to enjoy music is a great way to…

Top 10 New Products for the Family

Penny McCarthy June 28, 2016 No Comments

Rubber Wonderbroom from JML The only broom you’ll never need! Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, wet or dry, the Rubber…

10 Ways To Keep Fit With Your Kids And Have Fun This Summer

Penny McCarthy June 23, 2016 No Comments

Summer is one of the easiest times of the year to keep fit as a family and have fun, it’s…

5 lifestyle changes you can make right now to beat the bulge

Penny McCarthy June 23, 2016 No Comments

Summer is here, although we are yet to see it, and soon that holiday you have been looking forward to…

Planning Your First Family Fishing Trip

Penny McCarthy June 10, 2016 No Comments

Fishing is a great way to spend time with the family, encourage the kids to get outdoors, and is an…

Father’s Day Gifts

Penny McCarthy June 1, 2016 No Comments

Father’s Day Sunday 19th June is just around the corner, so make sure to treat any father figure in your…

Experience an Unforgettable Family Adventure With These Five Greek Island Activities

Penny McCarthy May 31, 2016 1 Comment

The Greek Islands are alive with people, culture, history, and natural beauty. Attracting visitors from across the globe, millions flock…

Half Term

Penny McCarthy May 27, 2016 No Comments

Join the Great British Bee Count – a fun, free activity for half term Help your kids discover more about…

Skin Care

Penny McCarthy May 24, 2016 No Comments

Natural based products for people who suffer from Eczema or Psoriasis Born out of a fathers’ love to ensure his…

Half-Term Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre

Penny McCarthy May 23, 2016 No Comments

Swimming lessons Regular swimming lessons and learn to swim courses are offered at Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre throughout the…

Wetland Centre-London

Penny McCarthy May 23, 2016 No Comments

Pirate Treasure Hunt at WWT London Wetland Centre 28 May – 5 June, 10am – 4pm Ahoy there shipmates! Help…

Half-Term Swim – Kingfisher Kingston

Penny McCarthy May 22, 2016 No Comments

Intensive holiday swim lesson. Give your kids swimming a boost with intensive swim lessons at the kingfisher this school holidays.·

What’s On Half-Term & June 2016 UK

Penny McCarthy May 20, 2016 No Comments

Take a Voyage of Discovery on HMS Belfast this summer Opening hours: 10am – 6pm. Last entry an hour before…

Smash Meals On-The-Go

Penny McCarthy May 20, 2016 No Comments

Smash Nude Food Movers have launched an innovative range of Cup Movers for all kinds of meals on-the-go. The range…

Chickenshed at the Old Vic

Penny McCarthy May 20, 2016 No Comments

Chickenshed is so excited to be bringing its hugely popular children’s show, Tales from the Shed to the Old Vic…

FORMER LION FINDS HIS FEET

Penny McCarthy May 17, 2016 No Comments

Former World Cup winner Mike Tindall found retirement a struggle at first. Nowadays he’s working on his golf game, and…

Easy to follow tips for a healthy heart 

Penny McCarthy May 11, 2016 No Comments

From the experts at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital Your heart is an incredible organ and needs to be cared for.…

Healthy Eating

Penny McCarthy May 10, 2016 No Comments

Real Bread Week The annual celebration of Real Bread, encouraging people to buy loaves from local, independent bakeries, or bake…

What’s On In London May-June 2016

Penny McCarthy April 29, 2016 No Comments

May in a Day! Saturday 7 May, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Cecil Sharp House, London, May in a Day is filled with fun…

Playtime

Penny McCarthy April 26, 2016 No Comments

Natural Outdoor Fun at its Best with Little Tikes’ Woodland Play Range The Woodland Play collection from Little Tikes is…

Fashion Fun

Penny McCarthy April 22, 2016 No Comments

Little Wardrobe London Little Wardrobe London is an exciting and chic collection of British designed children’s clothes. We like to…

Pet Lovers Review

Penny McCarthy April 21, 2016 No Comments

The National Pet Show The National Pet Show returns to ExCeL London on 7-8 May 2016; an unmissable event for…

8 tips for dealing with online negativity

Penny McCarthy April 21, 2016 No Comments

Eight tips for dealing with online negativity By Annie Mullins OBE, Director of Safety and Trust, EU, ASKfm Negative behaviour…

What’s On around England

Penny McCarthy April 20, 2016 No Comments

Manchester Museum Manchester Museum (part of The University of Manchester) launched the UK’s first Inflatable Museum which will bring the…

Top Ten Holiday Ideas

Penny McCarthy April 19, 2016 No Comments

A Cornish adventure Shake off the chill of winter and get out into nature with family camping retreat Trevornick’s guide…

Primigi Shoes Review

Penny McCarthy April 15, 2016 No Comments

A family reviewed some Primigi Shoes for Parents News Parent’s View: Finding the best-fitting shoes for my children is amongst…

Baby’s Second Year

Penny McCarthy April 6, 2016 No Comments

A baby’s second year – important developmental milestones Dr Tobias Odenwald, MD Consultant paediatrician A baby’s first birthday follows a…

Travel Trove

Penny McCarthy March 31, 2016 No Comments

The Travel Trove offers holiday packages and bespoke travel itineraries. All types of holidays: family, corporate travel, groups, weddings and…

SW London & Surrey Apr16

Penny McCarthy March 22, 2016 No Comments

SW London & Surrey April 2016 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent Apr16

Penny McCarthy March 22, 2016 No Comments

London South, East-Surrey&W-Kent April 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Kent April 2016

Penny McCarthy March 22, 2016 No Comments

Kent April 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

WWT London Wetland Centre Events

Penny McCarthy March 21, 2016 No Comments

Fri 25 March – Sun 10 April Easter GIANT duck hunt Spring is a wonderful time to visit WWT London…

Top 10 Modern Mothers Day Gifts

Penny McCarthy February 29, 2016 No Comments

Crocs Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and with that in mind Crocs has fashioned a selection of colourful…

SW London & Surrey Mar16

Penny McCarthy February 24, 2016 No Comments

SW London & Surrey March 2016 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent Mar16

Penny McCarthy February 24, 2016 No Comments

London South, East-Surrey&W-Kent March 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Kent March 2016

Penny McCarthy February 24, 2016 No Comments

Kent March 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Out & About in February

Penny McCarthy February 1, 2016 No Comments

Pirate’s Quest Newquay New for 2016. Visitors will be transported back over 300 years to 1706; the dawn of the…

SWLondon & Surrey-Feb16

Penny McCarthy January 27, 2016 No Comments

SW London & Surrey February 2016 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent Feb16

Penny McCarthy January 27, 2016 No Comments

London South, East-Surrey&W-Kent February 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Kent February 2016

Penny McCarthy January 27, 2016 No Comments

Kent February 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

The Breath Company

Penny McCarthy January 25, 2016 No Comments

Its that time of year when enjoying Christmas means a few extra pounds have occurred! The gyms are full and…

Become a Wildlife Champion!

Penny McCarthy January 25, 2016 No Comments

Around the world wildlife is fighting for survival, facing threats such as climate change, habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade and…

First ever London Puddle Jumping Championships at WWT London Wetland Centre

Penny McCarthy January 25, 2016 No Comments

News splash!! The first ever London Puddle Jumping Championships will be held at WWT London Wetland Centre during February half…

Rascals Games

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2015 No Comments

What better time than Christmas to get the family together to play games. Rascals have the great selection of games…

SWLondon & Surrey-Nov-Dec 2015

Penny McCarthy November 4, 2015 No Comments

SW London & Surrey Nov-Dec 2015 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent Nov-Dec15

Penny McCarthy November 4, 2015 No Comments

London South, East-Surrey&W-Kent Nov-Dec 15 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Kent Nov-Dec 2015

Penny McCarthy November 4, 2015 No Comments

Kent Nov-Dec 2015 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Primigi Shoes..Parents’ Review

Penny McCarthy October 19, 2015 No Comments

PRIMIGI, the historic brand for children’s shoes, was founded in Italy in 1976, establishing itself on the market with its…

Maya the Bee

Penny McCarthy October 9, 2015 No Comments

Give-Away opportunity Maya, is a busy little bee, ready to leave her hive and live in the meadow, free like…

SWLondon & Surrey-Oct15

Penny McCarthy October 8, 2015 No Comments

SW London & Surrey October 2015 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Oct15

Penny McCarthy October 8, 2015 No Comments

London South, East-Surrey&W-Kent October 15 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Kent-Oct 2015

Penny McCarthy October 8, 2015 No Comments

Kent Oct 2015 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Classic TV Reboots

Penny McCarthy September 30, 2015 No Comments

eBay opens The X-Files for classic TV reboot ranking A ranking of classic TV reboots released by online marketplace eBay.co.uk…

WWT London Wetland Centre LEGO® brick animals

Penny McCarthy September 22, 2015 No Comments

Amazing giant LEGO® brick animals will bring families closer to nature at WWT London Wetland Centre This autumn the world’s…

September Food & Drink

Penny McCarthy September 10, 2015 No Comments

The Soil Association This year Organic September is going to be bigger and better than ever before – we want…

SWLondon & Surrey-Sep15

Penny McCarthy September 10, 2015 No Comments

SW London & Surrey Sep 2015 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Sep15

Penny McCarthy September 10, 2015 No Comments

London South, East-Surrey&W-Kent September 15 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Kent-Sep 2015

Penny McCarthy September 10, 2015 No Comments

Kent Sep 2015 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

Out & About in September

Penny McCarthy September 9, 2015 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy August 11, 2015 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 29, 2015 No Comments

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.”

Penny McCarthy July 29, 2015 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 20, 2015 No Comments

25 July – 30 August at WWT London Wetland Centre Have your children ever been pond dipping? Do they know…

London Summer What’s On

Penny McCarthy July 17, 2015 No Comments

Vauxhall City Farm Join forces with London based charity the Royal London Society for Blind People (RLSB) as part of…

Top 10 Summer Snacks

Penny McCarthy July 17, 2015 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 16, 2015 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 15, 2015 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 15, 2015 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 15, 2015 No Comments

Summer of Fun at the American Museum in Britain For a great day out with the family this summer, the…

Cribs for Kids

Penny McCarthy July 14, 2015 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 13, 2015 No Comments

Family Day Returns to Chinatown! Sunday 19 July, 12 – 5pm Chinatown London hosts second FREE day of activities for…

Top Beauty & Skin Treatments

Penny McCarthy July 13, 2015 No Comments

Argan Oil Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine. Whether you are sunning in the park or…

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