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Dad Review: WaterWipes® Just Leveled Up – And My Sanity Thanks Them

Penny McCarthy October 4, 2025 No Comments

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Little Angel Theatre Touring Shows 2025: Family Puppet Theatre

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2025 No Comments

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Why Slumbersac’s Sleeping Bag with Feet Changed Our Toddler’s Bedtime – For the Better!

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2025 No Comments

Days out guides Featured Things to do

All-New Live Hot Wheels Stunt Show Set to Thrill UK Families This Autumn

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2025 No Comments

Best buys Featured

Yoto Player (3rd Generation) Review: Is it worth upgrading?

Beth Ashton September 26, 2025 No Comments

Explore the outdoors as a family

Penny McCarthy February 21, 2017 No Comments

Family time is extremely precious – Once families go their separate ways and children grow up, it can be increasingly…

Stay Away From Acne In Adolescence

Penny McCarthy February 20, 2017 No Comments

When we were kids, we wish to grow up fast and want to do all the things done by adults.…

Sibling Rivalry by Tracey Ramsden

Penny McCarthy February 20, 2017 No Comments

Not many of us can say we have escaped the nightmare that is sibling rivalry, either personally or with our…

Safety of Children in Sport

Penny McCarthy February 16, 2017 No Comments

Sport Safety for children. “Hey you! ‘ed de ball!” I grew up (many years ago) playing football every day on…

Half Term Events

Penny McCarthy February 10, 2017 No Comments

Gastro Science Delves into the Bodies of Astronauts this February Half Term Discover the world of space gastronomy, events around…

More Halfterm Events

Penny McCarthy February 10, 2017 No Comments

YORKSHIRE Wensleydale Cheese Experience The Wensleydale Creamery, based at Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is welcoming families…

My Doodles

Penny McCarthy February 8, 2017 No Comments

My Doodles have created a range of friendly characters and handy accessories. Unleash children’s imagination and make everyday things more…

How to Get the Kids Cleaning This Half Term

Penny McCarthy February 8, 2017 No Comments

Half term for schools is looming around the corner. While teachers may be looking forward to some much-needed relaxation time,…

New dementia-friendly Walk

Penny McCarthy February 2, 2017 No Comments

Maidstone Borough Council has launched a new dementia-friendly walk in Mote Park. Opened by Councillor David Pickett 31st January. Attended…

FREE travel to Lee Valley Park

Penny McCarthy February 2, 2017 No Comments

Curious and creative primary school children from across the south-east are invited to take part in a special Find 50…

Books for All!

Penny McCarthy January 24, 2017 No Comments

National Storytelling Week 21 Jan – 01 Feb National Storytelling week celebrates the oral tradition of storytelling, the original way…

Returning to work with confidence

Penny McCarthy January 6, 2017 No Comments

by Clinical Psychologist, Deborah Golend Life’s experiences can knock our confidence. Difficult times such as bereavements often make us feel…

10 Ways to Create a Strong Bond with your Kids

Penny McCarthy January 4, 2017 No Comments

Creating a strong bond with your kids is every parent’s dream. Some people say that spending time with children when…

How To Help Your Child Deal With Bereavement

Penny McCarthy January 3, 2017 No Comments

By Damsons, the future planning specialists. Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy, especially for children, who may…

Harlequins Rugby Union Day Out

Penny McCarthy January 3, 2017 No Comments

Rugby Big Game 9 Harlequins Rugby Union Day Out. Harlequins vs Gloucester. We went to review this game on 27…

The National Lollipopper Awards

Penny McCarthy December 12, 2016 No Comments

A celebration promoting the amazing Lollipop men and woman across the UK. To coincide with this special day Churchill Insurance,…

The Christmas market in Freiburg

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2016 No Comments

A short train journey from Euro Parks is the town of Freiburg. The 44th year of Freiburg Christmas Markets for…

Christmas Thrills and Traditions at Europa-Park, Germany

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2016 No Comments

We have reviewed this area of Germany to help you create a special treat this Christmas time with our magical…

There is Sense in the Sandpit:

Penny McCarthy December 2, 2016 No Comments

How Sensory Play Develops the Nervous System Play – in particular, sensory or exploratory play – is the vital ingredient…

How to Keep Children Fit and Healthy During Winter

Penny McCarthy November 25, 2016 No Comments

Daniel Goddard, Manager of one of the UK’s leading sports equipment suppliers, Stadia Sports, discusses a few tips and trick…

Christmas Lights

Penny McCarthy November 22, 2016 No Comments

Christmas lights have been tuned on all over the country so now’s the time for us to sort out our…

Christmas Bazaar

Penny McCarthy November 21, 2016 No Comments

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SW London & Surrey Nov-Dec 2016 issue

Penny McCarthy November 9, 2016 No Comments

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

London South, E-Surrey,W-Kent Nov-Dec16

Penny McCarthy November 9, 2016 No Comments

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

Kent Nov-Dec 2016 on-line

Penny McCarthy November 9, 2016 No Comments

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

Christmas shows

Penny McCarthy November 4, 2016 No Comments

Best Ever Christmas Show A big, brilliant, fun-filled festive extravaganza with songs, snow and of course Santa. It’s Christmas Eve,…

Christmas Foodies Festival Competition

Penny McCarthy November 4, 2016 No Comments

Jane Devonshire, MasterChef Winner 2016, shares her secrets for creating the perfect Christmas, and is joined on stage by fellow…

Parents News Primigi Shoe Review

Penny McCarthy November 2, 2016 No Comments

STYLE (EN) 6128277 boys’ sneakers These trainer boots had my five-year-old at ‘flashing lights’. He was thrilled with his light-up…

International Horse Show Competition

Penny McCarthy November 1, 2016 No Comments

A chance to win a pair of tickets to Olympia International Horse Show, for the Friday evening 16 December 2016…

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…

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