Five top tips to avoid pumpkin-carving injuries this Halloween
Ian McNab, Member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand Carving pumpkins for Halloween can be fun, but it involves cutting a tough uneven surface. Accidents caused by the knife slipping or punching through the pumpkin into a hand on the other side can lead to deep lacerations of the hand with serious
Orchard Games launch two new medieval and magical games
Popular children’s games brand, Orchard Games, is getting set ahead of Christmas with the addition of two fantastic new games to add to their educational collection. Rainbow Unicorns is designed for 3-5 year olds featuring everyone’s favourite mythical creatures adorned with the blast of colourful unicorns. Similarly to many of the Orchard Games, it’s a
The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester
October Half-Term Activities, Monday 21 October – Sunday 3 November 2019 No pedalling, no party! That’s the mantra being repeated at The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester this October Half Term with the launch of a People Powered Party that relies on the enthusiasm and energy of cyclists to get the music pumping and
Have Fun Exploring Your Love for Music with the Grandkids
The kids loved getting a chance to be creative while also singing along to songs with grandma.
Addiction Expert urges Parents to Learn about Drugs
With the festival season in full swing, Priory addiction expert Dr Niall Campbell says parents need to know about the drugs their children might be exposed to – and the potentially lasting effects Addiction expert urges parents to learn about drugs and the routes to addiction ‘It’s no good parents saying ‘it wasn’t like that
A Paralympian’s tale
How sport can unlock potential of children with cerebral palsy 1 in every 400 babies in the UK is born with a type of cerebral palsy according to the Office for National Statistics. For the family, having the right information and support is key to help children achieve their full potential in life. In light
The Big Smile Tea Party
Smile Train, the international children’s cleft charity, is excited to announce that their annual fundraising event, the Big Smile Tea Party, will be returning this year – just in time for the Easter festivities. Launching on Monday 15th April, the Big Smile Tea Party encourages friends, families, colleagues and students all over the UK, to
Family fun at Easter around the South East
Crofton Roman Villa Wednesday 10th & 17th April Fun with Pots! Discover what the Romans used for cooking, eating and drinking. You will be able to handle real Roman pottery nearly 2,000 years old. Then you can make your own clay pot to take home. Sessions at 10.30am. For up to 11 year olds. No booking needed. Children
Kew to open giant new Children’s Garden
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has embarked on its most ambitious design project in recent years with the creation of a giant new Children’s Garden due to open to the public on 18 May 2019. Covering 10,000m², it’s the size of nearly 40 tennis courts, and has been designed by a Kew garden designer around
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotels
Junior Builder Week returns to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotels this February half term (15 – 23 February 2019) for a brick-filled week of fun. Junior Builder Week 2019 sees a celebration of creativity and building with LEGO® bricks from just £48pp, including an overnight stay and breakfast at the unique LEGOLAND Hotel or the
February Half Term London Events
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Monday 18th – Mouse Story Time 11.45am + 2.15pm Drop in between 11-12.30 + 1.30-3.30 to make a set of Mouse ears and we’ll add a face painted nose and whiskers! See Harvest Mice on display. Tuesday 19th – Feed the Birds! Make your own bird feeder and encourage birds in
Christmas Be My Bear
This is a gift with the best of both worlds. Children get to create their very own magical bear and then get a bear to love. Affordable priced from £7. Children get to choose from over 80 bears and animal friend then they have the fun of putting him or her together and no-sew required! As
Conscious Parenting and Its KEY Benefits
“Once you understand more of your consciousness, your child’s consciousness enhances” – Sidra Jafri If you are wanting to contribute in creating a world of creatives, free thinkers and intelligent children, it is time to open their consciousness and understand their soul’s needs on a deeper level. Why is conscious parenting important? Conscious parenting plays
Is there bullying in your home?
A Definition of Bullying Bullying is a repeated, intentional, targeted aggression towards someone who finds it hard to defend themselves, where there is a real or perceived difference in power. It can be psychological, verbal, physical, cyber, involve property or exclusion. Could it be occurring between your children? Yes, it can, Studies have consistently found
Autumn half term fun at Kielder
It doesn’t need to be all about ghosts and ghouls at this time of year! Why not head to lovely Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland and enjoy some great open-air adventures with the family instead? Here are eight ideas for a fun day out without a single spook about! Bushcraft activities for families
St Michaels Falmouth
Having recently undergone a huge transformation following a multi-million-pound investment, St Michaels Falmouth has emerged as the perfect family friendly resort on the Cornish coast, for October half-term and beyond. A landmark on the Blue Flag Gyllyngvase beach, St Michaels has unveiled 32 new Beach House bedrooms inspired by the resort’s coastal location, a laidback
5 legal documents parents should put in place to make life easier for their children
From signing up to numerous out-of-school activities to attempting the five-a-day challenge, we do all we can to give our children the best possible chances in life. But according to private client solicitor Annie Thomas from Kirwans law firm, there is one thing we could be doing for our children that too many parents are
Roald Dahl’s Matilda is still top of the class
The 30th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s Matilda and the release of a new special edition book today October 4th, eBay.co.uk has revealed that when it comes to Roald Dahl classics – Matilda is still at the top of the class – with her magic touch. Celebrating the anniversary with a Roald Dahl character ranking, in
Top 10 reasons to visit the waterfront city of Portsmouth this autumn
Portsmouth is the only city in the UK situated on an island. Portsea Island measures just 24 square kilometres and its history can be traced back to Roman times and, in 979 AD, the island was raided by Danes. It has been a significant naval port for centuries and was England’s first line of defence
No Mum & Dad You are Not Dreaming! Secrets to Sleeping Like a Baby Revealed at SOMNEX, The Sleep Show
Exhausted Parents & Restless Children Can Say Goodbye to Bedtime Battles As every parent knows, getting a sound night’s sleep for the whole family often feels like a distant dream, but rest assured if your baby, toddler or teen is having trouble sleeping, expert help is at hand! From child sleep consultants and coaches, to