4 eco-friendly activities for the kids this summer to go green and get outdoors
As UK schools close and send our little ones home for six weeks, it’s time for parents to keep something in their back pocket to keep the kids entertained when boredom strikes. Chris Sharman, founder of Kidztivity and a leading expert in children’s activities, suggests some fun activities that you can show the kids that
Expert Warns Parents: Reduce your kids screen time
With recent unsettling events across the UK, including far right riots and social unrest, children’s health specialist Sarah Jefferies from Paediatric First Aid is urging parents to reduce screen time for their children. The chaos outside has highlighted the need to create a calming environment at home, and managing screen exposure is a key aspect
Olympic creates Interest in BMX for kids
Searches for “BMX Racing” and “BMX Freestyle” have surged by 79% and 70% in the last 30 days The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing and the UK public is already tuning in – at least 58% according to a recent YouGov survey. This year, Team GB welcomes 14 teen Olympians to its ranks,
Hamleys Game On! It’s Summer
Families invited to celebrate a summer of sporting magic with games, challenges and excitement in store. Hamleys, the finest toy shop in the world, is inviting families to celebrate a summer jam-packed with sport by taking part in Hamleys Game On! It’s Summer: exhilarating challenges, fun-filled games and action-packed activities, due to run in stores throughout the school
Glow Travel Sleep Easy from Glow Dreaming
As a mum constantly on the move, I understand the challenges of maintaining consistent sleep routines for children during summer adventures and holidays. Enter the Glow Travel Sleep Easy from Glow Dreaming, a product that has revolutionised our family travel experience. This compact and portable version of the renowned Glow Sleep Easy ensures that, no
Tesco and Ella’s Kitchen partner to give away free veg in bid to encourage more little ones to eat their 5 a day
Tesco and Ella’s Kitchen are joining forces to promote healthier futures by offering customers a coupon for free vegetables in 50 Tesco stores across England and Wales, with any Ella’s Kitchen purchase. Partnership is also online, where shoppers on Tesco.com can add vegetables to their basket for 1p with any Ella’s Kitchen Smoothie multipack purchase.
Keeping children safe online this summer
~ The best parental control apps for monitoring your kids’ activity ~ As the summer holidays roll around, many young people turn to screens to keep busy, with half of parents believing their kids’ will spend more time online during the break. Yet, almost three in five parents are unsure how to monitor their children’s
Review of Green People Organic Children Sun Cream
As a mother, ensuring my children’s safety and well-being is my top priority. This extends beyond just their immediate health to long-term considerations like skin protection from harmful UV rays. Recently, I had the opportunity to try out the Green People Organic Children Sun Cream, and I am thrilled to share my experience with other
Blenheim Palace announces Fun with the Flock summer adventure AR trail with family favourite Shaun the Sheep
This summer, Blenheim Palace is partnering with the world-famous Shaun the Sheep to create a woolly world of awesome adventure for children, offering endless fun and exploration within Adventure Play, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites outdoor family themed attraction. Shaun the Sheep: Fun with the Flock AR Trail will run across the summer school holidays
The Curve, Barbican Centre
Our Street Thu 1 – Fri 23 Aug 2024 The Curve, Barbican Centre Imagine the street of your dreams. A joyful and welcoming space where children and families play, make and dance, and communities come together through gaming, performance and conversation. This August, Our Street imagines such a place – a fun, participatory and free-to-enter takeover of
Argos Providing Children with Hours of Fun
From providing children with hours of fun to making parenting a breeze: BTL Diffusion Available Now At Argos! BTL Diffusion at Argos, with their BabytoLove, Cloud b and Little Big Friends collections making their UK debut. From imaginative toys to game-changing parenting essentials and everything in between, BTL Diffusion is bringing wonder and excitement to
Creative Kids’ Workshops at The Alpina Gstaad
Unleashing Imaginations in the Heart of the Alps This Summer As the stress of school and exams comes to an end, it’s time to head for the fresh air of the Alps and the freedom of summer. The Alpina Gstaad is thrilled to announce a series of fun, family-friendly creative workshops in collaboration with the
Introducing the New Beluga Whale: The Perfect Bedtime Companion
The new award-winning Pabobo by Angelcare Beluga Whale is a must-have for parents seeking to transform their child’s bedtime routine. This cute and cuddly plush nightlight, soother, and toy is packed with innovative technology, making it an ideal companion for little ones from birth. From its soft, loveable design to its advanced features, the Beluga
The Natural Prevention for Young Hay Fever Sufferers that Works
HayMax Kids is an organic drug-free allergen barrier balm for young hay fever sufferers that has been specially created after listening to children and parents. This 100% natural blend works as a prevention, unlike most other hay fever products, and is drug-free, certified organic and has no added fragrance. HayMax is a simple idea, is
National Children’s Gardening Week
National Children’s Gardening Week: Six Outdoor Activities to do with Young Children It’s recommended that children aged 1-5 years have at least 180 minutes of physical activity per day according to gov.UK. Being at one with nature in natural spaces such as woods, forests, and outdoor play spaces, supports emotional wellbeing. Engaging in mindfulness and
Frograt
Fun book for under-fives, Frograt, a half-frog, half-rat. He lives in a swamp brimming with other peculiar animals. One day, in the fantasy world the Frograt he venture out foraging for food,when his insatiable greed takes over and a cautionary tale unfolds. This is a fun story with a lesson for young children. This is
KEEP KIDS EARS HEALTHY
As every parent knows, children are constantly picking up bugs and as parents we want to do our best to help them, especially as a poorly child often leads to constant worry and days off nursery. The ears are one of the most underrated parts of our body and yet they are vital to our
Top 10 Ways To Create An Autism-Friendly Home For Your Child
Discover the top 10 ways to create an autism-friendly haven within your home Photo by Anna Kolosyuk on Unsplash Creating an autism-friendly home environment is crucial for promoting comfort, safety, and independence for children on the autism spectrum. Parents can foster an environment that supports their child’s well-being and development by implementing sensory-friendly design, organisation,
Helping Kids with Hay Fever Enjoy the Outdoors this Spring
Spring is a great time for children and families to get back outdoors. However, it’s not so great if you, your child or partner suffers from hay fever, as spring is the peak tree pollen season. Help is at hand, though, with HayMax organic drug-free allergen barrier balms, to help you and your family enjoy
Why parents should banish bedroom gaming
Children who play video games are more likely to experience difficulty falling asleep than those who avoid them1. This, combined with insight from the Sleep Foundation which highlights the negative impact prolonged sleep loss can have on a teen’s emotional development² means parents of game-loving teens may quickly be concerned about their child’s sleep quality.
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