Blackpool Here comes Summer!
Blackpool is gearing up for a bumper season with a host of exciting new events and attractions lined up for 2017.·
The Big Feastival
The Big Feastival, now in its sixth year, is back on Alex James’ Farm with a jam-packed festival line-up for the August…
Majority of parents don’t follow the recommended food guidelines for their toddler
How to follow the recommended food guidelines for their toddler Parents of fussy eaters usually deal with the drama of dinner time…
Manchester Attack Advice
Following the horrific last night please find our statement and advice below. An NSPCC spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened to learn…
Healthy Snacks; Protein Bars & Delivered Packs
Healthy Snacks Bounty, Mars & Snickers Bounty: • Milk & whey protein to assist muscle growth & repair • Flavour & texture…
WWT London Wetland Centre Half Term
Visit a zoo with a difference this half term Life size grass animals arrive at WWT London Wetland Centre Visit the The…
The Harry Potter Tour Warner Bros Studios
Whats new at Warner Bros Studios London at the Making of Harry Potter Tour. Directing Dobby 4th February– 31st March Visitors are…
May Half-Term
WWT Wetland Centres Country Wide The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) award winning Downy Ducklings experience has been re-vamped ready for families…
New Storage Designs
3 Sprouts is a Canadian brand producing gorgeous storage solutions for the family. Passionate about producing well-designed, high quality products. This will…
Holiday tips for first time family holiday
With the summer holidays being planned and upcoming May bank holiday weekends on the way, it’s time to start thinking about getting…
Gifts from Audible
–FANTASTIC BEASTS by J.K Rowling Release date: 14th March Narrator: Eddie Redmayne A set textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…
5 beastly birthday experiences for animal lovers
If there’s an animal lover in your family or circle of friends, finding a suitable birthday gift often revolves around pet shops…
Unusual UK family days out for any weather
Family days out are the perfect way to bond with your favourable troop of people. Keeping the kids and adults both entertained…
Kelly’s Dance Studio
Kelly’s Dance Studio is passionate about all forms of dance. They offer classes in a variety of styles for children from 2.5…
Dinosaur World at Richmond Theatre
Fri 21 Apr – Sun 23 Apr Dinosaur World: A brand new mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage! Do you dare experience…
Sadler’s Wells Easter
Join Sadler’s Wells this Easter for their annual mini festival Family Weekend. They take over the building with an exciting array of…
Disney, Nickelodeon and Marvel bedding
Rogue One – Star Wars is taking the world by storm and Rogue One is no different. All the main characters’ feature…
Surrey Easter Fun
Go wild in Surrey this Easter and uncover the nature on your doorstep RSPB Connecting with Nature report revealed that only one…
Easter Treats in Essex
Colchester Zoo This Easter join Colchester Zoo for a day the whole family will enjoy! As you walk around the zoo you…
Family treats for Easter in the South
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Our all attraction tickets saves visitors up to 85% when they visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this Easter. Get entry…
Royal Academy of Dance
Easter Holiday Dance Round up for Kids Easter School, Birmingham (9 – 13 April) Students aged 10-18 studying RAD Grade 2 or…
Easter in London
Easter at Battersea Power Station Come down to Circus West Village for exciting activities and events for all the family. Every day…
How Having a Dog Helps Children Feel Less Anxious
Adolescence is the most sensitive life period for every child, and during this time, kids are prone to anxieties and fears.·
Books & Puzzle
Annie’s Grannies in Decorating Disaster’ Annie is a normal 10 year old girl. Her parents often go away to do boring work…
Children Fashion
Fun in the Sun. Blade & Rose. Britain’s iconic children’s fashion brand, are getting babes everywhere ready for sunshine this year pioneering…
6 Activities That You Can Enjoy With Your Children
I find myself reminiscing sometimes of adventures way back when, before my children arrived. The freedom I was afforded, the plans that…
Homeless Dog: Honey
Dogs come and go every day at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, finding new homes with loving families. In 2016, 359 dogs…
Vitamin D and why it is important for parents.
What is Vitamin D and why it is important? There is a growing interest around Vitamin D and its effects on people’s…
Spoilt Your Mother
iBeani Treat your mum to something special this Mother’s Day. Fashionable. UK manufactured bean bag will hold iPads, tablets and e-readers at…
Mother’s Day
BATH Take Time For Two at The Gainsborough Bath Spa Take time out to spend with Mum at one of the UK’s…
Some of our ducklings are missing
Join in the GIANT Easter duck hunt at WWT London Wetland Centre Duck Hunt: Some of the ducklings are missing.·
Family Holiday: Wildlife at Fingringhoe
Appreciating Wildlife at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve in Essex Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve was established in 1961, and it’s the first nature…
Beauty Products
Beauty Products: NEW LIMITED EDITION SCAR CARE KIT FROM BIO-OIL Bio-Oil Scar Care Kit on sale £15.99, Boots and Boots.com for proactive…
THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE
EASTER FUN AND FROLICS AT THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE With the warmer weather approaching we are reminded that Easter is just around…
Mobile Phones
Love them hate them or purely addicted most people have them! So how can we get more from our mobiles? Waze As…
Health Tech
Shortlisted entries will feature at new Design Museum An exciting process of reviewing entries and a great deal of discussion, deliberation and…
Depression & Anxiety. Sports People too!
Sports people are talking about depression & anxiety. Rugby World Cup winner Nolli Waterman has spoken about #LiftTheWeight https://youtu.b I saw a…
Ways to Keep School Uniforms Creative
It can be difficult for schools with a dress code policy to strike a balance between a fun and functional uniform.·
Hands on Learning in Schools, Why is it Important?
Alex Dalton, Managing Director of woodworking machinery specialists Daltons Wadkin, takes a look at the importance of hands on learning, and why…
Explore the outdoors as a family
Family time is extremely precious – Once families go their separate ways and children grow up, it can be increasingly hard to…
Stay Away From Acne In Adolescence
When we were kids, we wish to grow up fast and want to do all the things done by adults. We hardly…
Sibling Rivalry by Tracey Ramsden
Not many of us can say we have escaped the nightmare that is sibling rivalry, either personally or with our own children.…
Safety of Children in Sport
Sport Safety for children. “Hey you! ‘ed de ball!” I grew up (many years ago) playing football every day on Merseyside The…
Half Term Events
Gastro Science Delves into the Bodies of Astronauts this February Half Term Discover the world of space gastronomy, events around the UK…
My Doodles
My Doodles have created a range of friendly characters and handy accessories. Unleash children’s imagination and make everyday things more exciting.·
How to Get the Kids Cleaning This Half Term
Half term for schools is looming around the corner. While teachers may be looking forward to some much-needed relaxation time, for parents,…
New dementia-friendly Walk
Maidstone Borough Council has launched a new dementia-friendly walk in Mote Park. Opened by Councillor David Pickett 31st January. Attended by representatives…
FREE travel to Lee Valley Park
Curious and creative primary school children from across the south-east are invited to take part in a special Find 50 competition to…
Books for All!
National Storytelling Week 21 Jan – 01 Feb National Storytelling week celebrates the oral tradition of storytelling, the original way of communicating…
Returning to work with confidence
by Clinical Psychologist, Deborah Golend Life’s experiences can knock our confidence. Difficult times such as bereavements often make us feel more vulnerable…
10 Ways to Create a Strong Bond with your Kids
Creating a strong bond with your kids is every parent’s dream. Some people say that spending time with children when they are…
How To Help Your Child Deal With Bereavement
By Damsons, the future planning specialists. Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy, especially for children, who may not understand…
Harlequins Rugby Union Day Out
Rugby Big Game 9 Harlequins Rugby Union Day Out. Harlequins vs Gloucester. We went to review this game on 27 December an…
The National Lollipopper Awards
A celebration promoting the amazing Lollipop men and woman across the UK. To coincide with this special day Churchill Insurance, with the…
The Christmas market in Freiburg
A short train journey from Euro Parks is the town of Freiburg. The 44th year of Freiburg Christmas Markets for visitors to…
Christmas Thrills and Traditions at Europa-Park, Germany
We have reviewed this area of Germany to help you create a special treat this Christmas time with our magical trip to…
There is Sense in the Sandpit:
How Sensory Play Develops the Nervous System Play – in particular, sensory or exploratory play – is the vital ingredient in developing…
How to Keep Children Fit and Healthy During Winter
Daniel Goddard, Manager of one of the UK’s leading sports equipment suppliers, Stadia Sports, discusses a few tips and trick to help…
Christmas Lights
Christmas lights have been tuned on all over the country so now’s the time for us to sort out our Christmas lights…
SW London & Surrey Nov-Dec 2016 issue
SW London & Surrey Nov-Dec 2016 issue on-line Parents News exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…
London South, E-Surrey,W-Kent Nov-Dec16
London South, E-Surrey&W-Kent Nov-Dec 2016 Here is the London South edition. It was printed and sent home in book bags from schools…
Kent Nov-Dec 2016 on-line
Kent November-December 2016 on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from Kent schools and nurseries: ·
Christmas shows
Best Ever Christmas Show A big, brilliant, fun-filled festive extravaganza with songs, snow and of course Santa. It’s Christmas Eve, the busiest…
Christmas Foodies Festival Competition
Jane Devonshire, MasterChef Winner 2016, shares her secrets for creating the perfect Christmas, and is joined on stage by fellow MasterChef 2016…
Parents News Primigi Shoe Review
STYLE (EN) 6128277 boys’ sneakers These trainer boots had my five-year-old at ‘flashing lights’. He was thrilled with his light-up shoes, which…
International Horse Show Competition
A chance to win a pair of tickets to Olympia International Horse Show, for the Friday evening 16 December 2016 This includes…
Helping our hedgehogs this autumn
As Guy Fawkes’ night approaches, Horsham-based international wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation is reminding people to check for hedgehogs when building…
Halloween Weekend
The Tower of London Creepy Capital Venturing towards the cackling capital will not leave budding ghostbusters disappointed. The Tower of London is…
Trick or Treat Guide
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Halloween Magic & Trickery
Box of Shocks Halloween fun. This Box of Shocks for 8 years up (£19.99) is guaranteed to make you Scream & Gasp…
Enjoy Halloween Horrors
Spooktacular Products for Halloween. Sticker Robots, Vampires & Zombies – brand new sticker packs from SRK just in time for Halloween!·
October Half Term at Brooklands Museum
‘Race, Fly, Draw and Drive’ this October Half Term at Brooklands Museum 24th– 28th October 2016 A bonanza of brilliant activities awaits…
SW London & Surrey October 2016 issue
SW London & Surrey October 2016 issue on-line Parents News exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and…
Kent October 2016 on-line
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
London South, E-Surrey&W-Kent Oct 2016 Here is the London South edition. It was printed and sent home in book bags from schools…
Organic Dubble Trubble
Celebrity hair colourist Daniel Galvin Jr had a dual purpose for creating the brand Dubble Trubble. Firstly as a means of helping…
Jungle Book Afternoon Tea
Inspired by Mowgli’s adventures in Rudyard Kipling’s classic St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, London has launched a Jungle Book Afternoon Tea.·
Little Learners Day Nurseries
Little Learners Day Nurseries Three locations: West Croydon, Purley, and South Croydon Little Learners Day Nurseries aim to provide high quality affordable…
SW London & Surrey September 2016 issue
SW London & Surrey September 2016 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·
London South, E-Surrey&W-Kent September 2016 on-line
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
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Books For All
NatureWatch Simon King NatureWatch is the ultimate guide to watching British wildlife, from renowned naturalist and TV presenter Simon King. More and…
Children’s Books
Pugs of the Frozen North by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre and Emily MacKenzie’s Stanley the Amazing Knitting Cat have both won…
Take Concussion Seriously
Professor Gareth Morgan is Medical Director and Consultant Paediatrician at The Children’s Trust, a charity that provides specialist rehabilitation to children with…
Great family days out this summer with Fantastic British Food Festivals
Fantastic British Food Festivals celebrate independent food and drink producers in stunning locations across the South of England including Bodiam Castle, Wimbledon…
Top tips on going to big school
With the end of summer fast-approaching, children and parents alike will be considering back to school. While there is often much excitement…
Five Easy Ways To Improve Your Eye Sight Naturally
Vision is one of the most invaluable senses for all people, and for parents, this sense if particularly crucial. Parents use their…
SUMMER SCIENCE CLUB at Brooklands Museum
SUMMER SCIENCE CLUB at Brooklands Museum 22nd – 25th August Boys and girls aged 10-14 should NOT miss this great Club packed…
What’s On Greater London
The Bentall Centre Brings Stories to Life This summer, The Bentall Centre invites children to let their imaginations run wild at The…
10 fun and affordable things to do in London with the kids
Summer in the city can be frustrating for parents and carers who want to keep their kids entertained and a day out…
SW London & Surrey July/Aug 2016 issue on-line
SW London & Surrey July/Aug 2016 issue on-line exactly as printed and sent home in book bags from schools and nurseries: ·
London South, E-Surrey&W-Kent July/Aug 2016 on-line
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
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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Workshop
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Workshop. Monday 25th July to Thursday 28th July 2016 – 10am to 4pm daily.·
UNLOCKING YOUR CHILD’S MUSICAL MIND
By Caroline Crabbe, General Manager at Jo Jingles (www.jojingles.com) Encouraging your child to enjoy music is a great way to strengthen your…
Top 10 New Products for the Family
Rubber Wonderbroom from JML The only broom you’ll never need! Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, wet or dry, the Rubber Wonderbroom (£9.99…