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The Baby & Toddler Show: London & Birmingham 2025

Penny McCarthy September 10, 2025 No Comments

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Things to do in September 2025

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

Penny McCarthy September 6, 2025 No Comments

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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

Protect Family’s Skin this Summer

Penny McCarthy July 13, 2015 No Comments

Consultant Dermatologist Dr Virginia Hubbard at London Bridge Hospital Offers Tips to Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer during the…

Hallmark Hotel in Croydon

Penny McCarthy July 6, 2015 No Comments

As a countdown to this year’s Afternoon Tea Week 10-16 August 2015 we will be running reviews and listings to…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-July/Aug15

Penny McCarthy July 6, 2015 No Comments

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Kent-July/Aug 2015

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SWLondon & Surrey-July/Aug15

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SW London & Surrey July/Aug15 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries:…

Top 10 Summer Sizzlers for your Children

Penny McCarthy June 26, 2015 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy June 25, 2015 No Comments

Eurocamp Guests will be able to relax in even more space and style this summer – with Eurocamp’s two and…

Northumberland Summer

Penny McCarthy June 22, 2015 1 Comment

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

Penny McCarthy June 22, 2015 No Comments

One Magnificent City On until – 5th July 2015 A seven week programme will include a huge record-breaking attempt on…

Active Learning Nurseries

Penny McCarthy June 8, 2015 No Comments

INSPIRE YOUR CHILD Active Learning Nurseries are at Fulham, Chiswick, West Hampstead, Finchley Road, North Finchley, Southgate, Crouch End, Kingston…

What’s On May 2015 London Sth, E-Surrey & W. Kent.

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Daily South Norwood Recreation Ground Car Green Road Croydon 020-8760 5707 Fitness Trails for adults & children of all fitness…

What’s On May 2015 Kent

Penny McCarthy May 6, 2015 No Comments

Daily Larkfield Leisure Centre Aylesford 01622 713225 Soft play zone with 3 storeys of interactive play equipment for under 10’s…

What’s On May 2015 SWLondon & Surrey

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Daily South Norwood Recreation Ground Car Green Road Croydon 020-8760 5707 Fitness Trails for adults & children of all fitness…

Primigi Shoes Review

Penny McCarthy March 31, 2015 No Comments

We have asked three families to review some Primigi shoes for us and give us a critique based on comfort…

SWLondon & Surrey-Apr15

Penny McCarthy March 25, 2015 No Comments

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Apr15

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Kent-April 2015

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London Wetland Centres at Easter

Penny McCarthy March 24, 2015 No Comments

Some of our ducklings are missing… Join in the GIANT Easter duck hunt at WWT London Wetland Centre Some of…

Independent Schools March 15

Penny McCarthy February 26, 2015 No Comments

The Ursuline Preparatory School The Ursuline Preparatory School move into their brand new “St Angela’s” building. During the February half…

SWLondon & Surrey-Mar15

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Mar15

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Kent-March 2015

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SWLondon & Surrey-Feb15

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Feb15

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Kent-Feb 2015

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Top 10 Family Events 2015

Penny McCarthy January 22, 2015 No Comments

Shrewsbury Museum Mummies, Pharaohs and Pyramids Ancient Egypt comes to life for February Half Term Did aliens build the pyramids?…

Eggs, Bugs & Rock n Roll

Penny McCarthy January 21, 2015 No Comments

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*

Penny McCarthy December 16, 2014 No Comments

Learn to Read in 4 Weeks for FREE* with Reading Eggs! Full of educationally sound, fun and interactive activities, Reading…

SWLondon & Surrey-Dec14/Jan15

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Kent-Dec14-Jan15

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Dec14/Jan15

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A wonderful opportunity for your child!

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy December 1, 2014 No Comments

WWT London Wetland Centre Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December Get into the festive mood at WWT London Wetland Centre’s…

Vikinga Tider Löddeköpinge, Sweden

Penny McCarthy November 17, 2014 No Comments

VikingaTider is an archaeological open air museum showing what the landscape and buildings would have looked like in Viking age.…

Foteviken Viking Town & Museum Höllviken Sweden

Penny McCarthy November 17, 2014 No Comments

Photos copyright Regina D. Utyasheva At the beginning of the Viking Age, the Nordic countries society was mainly made up…

Viking Fortress Trelleborg, Sweden

Penny McCarthy November 14, 2014 No Comments

In 1988 remnants of a Viking Age fortress were found at the highest point in Trelleborg city, solving the riddle…

Viking Ship Museum & Frederikssund Settlement

Penny McCarthy November 14, 2014 No Comments

Roskilde Viking Ship Museum The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde is the museum for ships, sea-faring and boat building from…

Angavallen – Farm and Hotel

Penny McCarthy November 13, 2014 No Comments

“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

Penny McCarthy November 12, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy November 12, 2014 No Comments

Denmark and Sweden is the spiritual and historical home of the Viking. The Oresund region, southern Sweden and Eastern Denmark,…

SWLondon & Surrey-Nov14

Penny McCarthy November 5, 2014 No Comments

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Nov14

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Kent-Nov14

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How to keep your child safe online

Penny McCarthy November 3, 2014 No Comments

Child internet safety expert, Professor Andy Phippen provides advice to help parents keep their children safe online at home Don’t…

What’s on London October

Penny McCarthy October 10, 2014 No Comments

©National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. Daily Science Museum Exhibition Rd London 0870 870 4868 Take control in 360 degrees flight simulators…

Bizarre bodies? Yuk!

Penny McCarthy October 10, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy October 8, 2014 No Comments

London Wetland Centre Daily wwt.org.uk/london 020 8409 4400 Lower Morden Garden Centre 020 8337 7781 Soft Play, under 5’s. Daily…

SWLondon & Surrey-Oct14

Penny McCarthy October 7, 2014 No Comments

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Oct14

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Kent-Oct14

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Oct Halfterm and Halloween

Penny McCarthy October 7, 2014 No Comments

Public Lantern Making Workshops – The Bluecoat, Liverpool ONE Take part in this year’s Christmas Lantern Parade with free lantern…

Have an awesome autumn half term with the National Trust

Penny McCarthy October 7, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy October 7, 2014 No Comments

A Guide to applying for a degree course and university. It should take your son or daughter around a year…

HOOPS NOT STRIPES

Penny McCarthy October 7, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy September 22, 2014 No Comments

As another school year begins are you one of the many parents reflecting on how fast time has flown since…

SWLondon & Surrey-Sept14

Penny McCarthy September 9, 2014 No Comments

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Sept14

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Kent-Sept14

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Rethinking Dyslexia

Penny McCarthy September 9, 2014 No Comments

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”

Penny McCarthy September 8, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy September 8, 2014 No Comments

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?

Penny McCarthy September 8, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy September 3, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy September 3, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy September 3, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy September 2, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy September 1, 2014 No Comments

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?

Penny McCarthy September 1, 2014 No Comments

When it comes to providing new, innovative forms of learning and growth in education, it can be difficult to find…

Top 10 August Outings

Penny McCarthy August 22, 2014 No Comments

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?

Penny McCarthy August 19, 2014 No Comments

Kids are inherently sticky so make sure you have some Green People’s Organic Children Sticky Hand Sanitiser in the car…

Smart Maid

Penny McCarthy August 18, 2014 No Comments

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?

Penny McCarthy August 18, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 21, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 18, 2014 No Comments

Money is an important topic for any parent. We all want to be able to provide our children with what…

Summer in Normandy

Penny McCarthy July 18, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 18, 2014 No Comments

By Vicki Wusche, author of ‘Property for the Next Generation’ A property portfolio can give you extra monthly income as…

Cumbria For Family

Penny McCarthy July 11, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 11, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 10, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 10, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 8, 2014 No Comments

Prince George Alexander Louis will be celebrating his 1st birthday on 22nd July 2014 here are a few gifts for…

Top Five Dog Friendly Festivals

Penny McCarthy July 8, 2014 No Comments

Dog-friendly festivals Although some festivals don’t allow dogs don’t get barking mad as these ones do! Shropshire Farmer Phil’s Music…

The New ECO Pet collection for your Dog by Scruffs.

Penny McCarthy July 4, 2014 No Comments

Scruffs Eco Pet Beds are made from a 100% recycled fleece cover & fibre fill. They are soft and welcoming…

SWLondon & Surrey-July14

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-July14

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Kent-July 14

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Swimwear they’ll want to wear: the perfect clothes to get kids swimming

Penny McCarthy July 2, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 2, 2014 No Comments

Qualifications alone are not enough to guarantee a job and schools should be providing students with the skills that employers…

Top Family Festivals

Penny McCarthy July 1, 2014 No Comments

Blissfields Festival 4th & 5th July 2014 Paul and Mel Bliss the organisers of Blissfields Festival for 14 years, while…

What’s On London

Penny McCarthy July 1, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy July 1, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy June 30, 2014 No Comments

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

Penny McCarthy June 23, 2014 No Comments

Interview with Wendy Shand, founder of Tots To Travel for Parents News Wendy Shand, founder of villa holiday company Tots…

Helping children through divorce

Penny McCarthy June 23, 2014 No Comments

Are you wondering how to help your children through divorce? You know that you should say and do the right…

Galtres Parklands Festival

Penny McCarthy June 20, 2014 No Comments

Galtres Parklands Festival has been selected by Sunday Times and The Guardian as one if the top family festivals. We…

Teacher Gifts

Penny McCarthy June 20, 2014 No Comments

As the end of term is approaching its that time to find a gifts for the teacher. It is a…

Why is breastfeeding important?

Penny McCarthy June 16, 2014 No Comments

Breast milk is not just a source of food, breastfeeding can also be a way of comforting babies and expressing…

1 Hour Liquid Tan

Penny McCarthy June 13, 2014 No Comments

NEW He-Shi Rapid 1 Hour LiquidTan. This instant golden tanning liquid, launched May 2014, has time development accelerators delivering a…

Tips On Managing Restful Travel With Children

Penny McCarthy June 13, 2014 No Comments

For most people, rest and relaxation is the main point of their holiday. But, of course, children don’t always understand…

Top Festival Goodies

Penny McCarthy June 12, 2014 No Comments

Nikon Coolpix AW120 Digital Camera Whatever the festival weather, this camera will cope: waterproof*, shockproof and freeze proof! With 16…

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