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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

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babies Best buys Featured toddlers

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?

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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

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

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Kent Nov-Dec 2015

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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

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

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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

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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

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

SWLondon & Surrey-Sep15

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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

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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

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Out & About in September

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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

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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…

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

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Kent-July/Aug 2015

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Kent July/Aug15 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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