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The Baby & Toddler Show: London & Birmingham 2025

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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

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Toniebox 1 Review (2025): Still a brilliant screen-free buy

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What’s On This Autumn London 2025

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New research shows parents are neglecting to plan financially for their children’s future

Penny McCarthy June 12, 2014 No Comments

A new research piece has today revealed that parents are failing to prepare for the cost of their children’s future…

How to save money on family holidays

Penny McCarthy June 11, 2014 No Comments

Holiday season is just around the corner. It can be an expensive time, especially for those with children who can…

Take a #footsie for the street children Barefoot Friday

Penny McCarthy June 11, 2014 No Comments

Street Child Africa is urging people to get their feet out for the street this Friday 20th of June. The…

Exam Stress

Penny McCarthy June 10, 2014 No Comments

As parents the most useful thing we can do to help our children deal with exam stress is to keep…

Dr Sally Norton, Consultant Weight-Loss expert

Penny McCarthy June 10, 2014 No Comments

With 1 in 5 kids obese and diseases such as type 2 diabetes striking at a younger and younger age,…

6 Tips to Lose the Baby Bulge

Penny McCarthy June 10, 2014 No Comments

Have you put weight on whilst pregnant? Did you develop some pretty peculiar cravings that had you worried for a…

Learning Disability Week 2014

Penny McCarthy June 10, 2014 No Comments

Celebrate artistic achievements To mark Mencap’s Learning Disability Week from June 16th to 22nd Tunbridge Wells charity Pepenbury is holding…

Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch Families listings

Penny McCarthy June 10, 2014 No Comments

MAIN HOUSE Science Museum Live presents The Energy Show Sat 5 July | 7pm Sun 6 July | 2pm |…

One room, two children

Penny McCarthy June 9, 2014 No Comments

A difficult economy and job market have forced many young families to live on a smaller scale. While for some…

SWLondon & Surrey-June14

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Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts

Penny McCarthy June 2, 2014 No Comments

Celebrating dads everywhere, Father’s Day takes place on Sunday 15th June this year. Is the father in your house a…

Things to Do with Kids in Manchester

Penny McCarthy June 2, 2014 No Comments

Things to Do with Kids in Manchester Manchester is the perfect place to visit when travelling with kids. Children and…

Can Social Media Sites be Safe for Kids?

Penny McCarthy May 30, 2014 No Comments

I was lucky enough to interview 13 years old Zach Marks, Grom Social inventor. The concept of the site started…

Summer fun at Surrey libraries’ Festival for Children

Penny McCarthy May 30, 2014 No Comments

The Surrey Libraries’ Festival for Children is back, bigger and better than ever and families can look forward to seven…

OBESITY EPIDEMIC – HOW CAN YOU ENCOURAGE HEALTHY BEHAVIOUR?

Penny McCarthy May 29, 2014 No Comments

Week 1 As a weight-loss surgeon by profession, and mother of two children, Dr Sally Norton is very concerned by…

5 Tips to Get You Fit With No Fuss

Penny McCarthy May 28, 2014 No Comments

Are you looking to lose the baby bulge? Do you think back to the days pre-pregnancy and wish for your…

Creating a child friendly lounge with adults in mind

Penny McCarthy May 27, 2014 No Comments

Parents who have young children will know that a living room or lounge needs to be practical for everyone in…

Barnham Broom

Penny McCarthy May 25, 2014 No Comments

A warm and welcoming golf hotel with a spa, pool and gym all set in 300 acres. I stayed only…

Half Term Calendar

Penny McCarthy May 25, 2014 No Comments

WWT London Wetland Centre New LegoLand Windsor 01753 621621 Pirates Landing gets a major re-vamp to become New Pirates Shores…

Amazona Zoo

Penny McCarthy May 23, 2014 No Comments

You can now explore the Amazon in 15 acres of North Norfolk; meet over 200 animals, most up close and…

Ten Reasons About Cialis.

Penny McCarthy May 22, 2014 No Comments

Fairly, our health is something that should be watched more seriously. Undoubtedly, one of the best place where families can…

Children Healthy Eating at Giraffe

Penny McCarthy May 20, 2014 No Comments

Try the new healthy children’s menu yourself by winning a family meal for 4* This family-friendly restaurant is know for…

Top Beaches for Families

Penny McCarthy May 13, 2014 No Comments

A selection of beach holiday with a location to suit most pockets. Chapel Porth Whether its surfing or belly boarding…

Supporting Your Dyslexic Dyspraxic Child

Penny McCarthy May 13, 2014 No Comments

This new, ground-breaking course focuses on mothers and their children who are, or may be, dyslexic or dyspraxic. Your child…

Top Five Travel Must Haves for Mums

Penny McCarthy May 9, 2014 No Comments

The Comfortable Carrier More of a hug than other carriers the Papoozle has proved such an instant hit with parents.…

Coombe Mill Holidays

Penny McCarthy May 8, 2014 No Comments

An idyllic private 30 acre hamlet of 19 Cornish cottages and lodges between Bodmin Moor and the beach. Magical family…

Normandy Accommodation

Penny McCarthy May 6, 2014 No Comments

See here for my introduction to Normandy Holidays La Bergerie Only an hour from the landing beaches at Sainte Opportune,…

Kids Go Free On Norwegian Coastal Voyages This Summer

Penny McCarthy May 6, 2014 No Comments

From Viking feasts to thrilling RIB boat rides or whale watching – a voyage along the Norwegian Coast is packed…

Kozi Kidz introduces the stylish new Gotland All Weather coats

Penny McCarthy May 6, 2014 No Comments

Fusing fashion and function Kozi Kidz introduces the stylish new Gotland All Weather coats With the temperamental British climate hard…

Bag Yourself Some Dazzling Summer Style With New Eco-Friendly Metallic Tote Bag

Penny McCarthy May 6, 2014 No Comments

With summer fast approaching, the hunt for the perfect beach bag is on – and new online homewares boutique Velvet…

Keep kids occupied on the move with LittleLife’s new Penguin Play Pack.

Penny McCarthy May 6, 2014 No Comments

On-board entertainment… Keep kids occupied on the move with LittleLife’s new Penguin Play Pack. Family travel is never easy and…

Head teachers to look at staggered school holidays

Penny McCarthy May 6, 2014 No Comments

Head teachers are to investigate the benefits of scrapping the six-week school summer holiday and spread breaks more evenly through…

On-trend Summer Style For Baby Girls

Penny McCarthy May 6, 2014 No Comments

Capturing the catwalk trends, our jungle inspired set of Zippy Fun Bandana bibs are bright, bold and match baby girl…

Normandy Memorials and Museums

Penny McCarthy May 5, 2014 No Comments

See here for my introduction to Normandy Holidays The Pegasus Bridge Memorial Ranville This is one most of us know…

Explore Normandy and Feel the Emotions

Penny McCarthy May 3, 2014 No Comments

Having just returned from a trip to Normandy I am amazed to realise that this was my first trip there,…

SWLondon & Surrey-May14

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Garden of England

Penny McCarthy April 24, 2014 No Comments

The historic county of Kent is renowned for its rural beauty and historically known as the ‘Garden of England’. Kent’s…

Ironbridge Gorge Museums May 2014

Penny McCarthy April 10, 2014 No Comments

Last Post: Remembering the First World War Open 10am-5pm Monday – Friday A poignant new free exhibition exploring the effect…

Help for hungry hedgehogs

Penny McCarthy April 4, 2014 No Comments

Prickly garden visitors may need some help after hibernation, says RSPB Now spring is here and the weather is warming…

Story Museum reopens with star-studded spring programme

Penny McCarthy April 4, 2014 No Comments

Easter fun for families from Saturday 5 April The Story Museum in Oxford gets off to a flying start this…

Milly and the Minotaur Queen

Penny McCarthy April 4, 2014 No Comments

Milly and the Minotaur Queen’s presents London premiere and first UK tour of heartwarming children’s play The Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch,…

Hatch a family trip around the UK’s best Easter egg hunts

Penny McCarthy April 4, 2014 No Comments

For parents looking for activities to occupy their young children during the Easter break, GoEuro (www.goeuro.co.uk), the website that allows…

Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival

Penny McCarthy April 4, 2014 No Comments

The seventh Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival is starting next week and will feature a host of opportunities for children and…

Foyles Grand Opening Festival:

Penny McCarthy April 4, 2014 No Comments

Michael Palin, Sarah Waters, Simon Armitage, Malorie Blackman, PD James & Yotam Ottolenghi to launch ‘a bookshop for the 21st…

SWLondon & Surrey-April14

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Kent-March 14

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THE COUNTRY LIVING SPRING FAIR – 19 to 23 MARCH 2014

Penny McCarthy February 20, 2014 No Comments

Fresh ideas for the home, the garden and you To celebrate the warm days ahead, and put a spring in…

Teenage Skin Problems

Penny McCarthy February 17, 2014 No Comments

It’s well known that Omega 3 has many health benefits including being good for the skin. The EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)…

The 7 Skin Care Myths from the team at Proactiv:

Penny McCarthy February 17, 2014 No Comments

7 Skin Care Myths: BUSTED With so many misconceptions surrounding skincare, how can you possibly tell what’s best for your…

New food trail links Farm Stay UK with local flavours

Penny McCarthy January 31, 2014 No Comments

Members of farm accommodation group Farm Stay UK based in Scotland have developed a new, unique Food & Drink guide…

Ranieri Fitness Products

Penny McCarthy January 30, 2014 No Comments

Ranieri has a variety of fitness products perfect for those who want to look good and feel great in 2014.…

New Year, New Skin, New You!

Penny McCarthy January 30, 2014 No Comments

Reader Offers Available Now Wipe away the last 12 months for a fresh face this New Year with Salcura’s new…

Kent-Feb 14

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Total Diet Food Ltd

Penny McCarthy January 24, 2014 No Comments

Total Diet Food Ltd owned by Ben and Maria as manager and chef run this diet service that delivers home-cooked…

Scientists & Engineers Fair

Penny McCarthy January 23, 2014 No Comments

The Free To Attend, Big Bang Fair, Reveals Explosive Event Line-Up To Excite & Inspire Future Generation Of Scientists And…

The Children’s Trust

Penny McCarthy January 23, 2014 No Comments

WE NEED YOU! With the start of 2014, many people will be making their New Year resolutions and planning to…

Souillac Golf & Country Club

Penny McCarthy January 23, 2014 No Comments

Situated in the heart of the breath-taking Dordogne Valley amongst natural wonders and architectural treasures, the delightful Souillac Golf &…

February half term at QUAD in Derby

Penny McCarthy January 23, 2014 No Comments

There are activities for children and families over the February half term at QUAD in Derby. Inspired by QUAD’s current…

Adorable costumes for kiddies

Penny McCarthy January 21, 2014 No Comments

At Cauliflower Charlie we love dressing up and throwing parties for our friends. With our new ecommerce site, www.cauliflowercharlie.co.uk ,…

POTTY TRAIN

Penny McCarthy January 21, 2014 No Comments

Potty training can be one of the most stressful stages of being a parent but a new, beautifully illustrated and…

Nica’s Baby-Bag

Penny McCarthy January 21, 2014 No Comments

This gorgeous floral print baby bag is guaranteed to be your most trusted assistant; a little gem designed to suit…

Spineless Classics

Penny McCarthy January 15, 2014 No Comments

Books on a Single Page. A whole book on a poster it may be to believe but still readable. Each…

Niki’s Organic Balms

Penny McCarthy January 15, 2014 No Comments

Niki’s Organic Balms are effective moisturisers for dry and chapped skin – developed and used by professional reflexologists. A blend…

With the family in Las Vegas

Penny McCarthy January 10, 2014 No Comments

Vegas can be an exciting place for adults to take a holiday, but what about children? Is it a place…

Break Free from Anxiety

Penny McCarthy January 3, 2014 No Comments

Anxiety is anticipatory fear of some uncomfortable situation getting worse, or simply a fear of the unknown. If you were…

Red Tea Natural Skin Therapy:

Penny McCarthy December 11, 2013 No Comments

A luxurious collection of nine products that combine Redbush Tea Extract, commonly known as Rooibos, with essential oils to create…

Kent-Dec13/Jan14

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Baby Steering Wheel

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2013 No Comments

Buzzing brains light and Sounds Mini Driver, 12 months+ This pretend steering wheel toy with light up mirror and realistic…

Wink Bingo

Penny McCarthy November 27, 2013 No Comments

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Spread your bingo wings and Wink your cares away If anyone told you how…

Retirement Independence

Penny McCarthy November 26, 2013 No Comments

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 What’s great about retirement – and why your parents can still retain their independence…

The Gleneagles® Hotel

Penny McCarthy November 25, 2013 No Comments

This Christmas, treat yourself to a magical break at The Gleneagles® Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland. From 24 – 26 December,…

Tree of Hope

Penny McCarthy November 18, 2013 No Comments

Great stuff for children with special needs, but without special needs prices – and every penny of profit goes back…

The Age of Not Believing: A Christmas Tale

Penny McCarthy November 6, 2013 No Comments

The Age of Not Believing: A Christmas Tale by Andrew Szlachetko Charming children’s story promises to teach young readers that…

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The Rockabye-Baby range

Penny McCarthy November 3, 2013 No Comments

The Rockabye-Baby range. Elvis suit (£23.99) the baby on tour body suit (£18.99)and the tuxedo bib (£9.99) which would be…

Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK

Penny McCarthy October 30, 2013 No Comments

HONOUR LOVED ONES THIS CHRISTMAS WITH CHARITY RIBBON APPEAL Dear Editor Meningitis Now, the new name for the merged charities…

Poplico

Penny McCarthy October 30, 2013 No Comments

Poplico have an envy inducing range of out and about accessories for kids. The winning combination of fun and function…

Baby’s first Christmas…

Penny McCarthy October 30, 2013 No Comments

Prepare your baby for their first festive season with snug accessories from Kozi Kidz. Keep the youngest members of the…

The Equafleece ‘portable hug’ for pets makes firework fears fizzle out.

Penny McCarthy October 13, 2013 No Comments

It’s estimated that 45% of the UK’s dogs are likely to show fearful behaviour when they hear fireworks*. That means…

Halloween Horrors workshop

Penny McCarthy October 10, 2013 No Comments

Make a creepy creature at Coalport China Museum Halloween Horrors workshop 28th October – 1st November Go along to a…

Wild at White’s Apples and Tortoises half-term family fun

Penny McCarthy October 10, 2013 No Comments

Follow Timothy the Tortoise’s wildlife trail around the garden of 18th century naturalist Gilbert White at his former home in…

Kent-Oct 13

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Barceló Illetas Albatros

Penny McCarthy September 30, 2013 No Comments

This 4*, adults-only, “Urban-Beach” hotel is ideal for a mum and dad break. Open year round and enjoys the best…

Hot Summer Helps Butterflies Bounce Back

Penny McCarthy September 16, 2013 No Comments

The hot summer of 2013 has enabled UK butterflies to bounce back following a string of poor years, the world’s…

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