Schloss Schneeberg: a window on to unspoilt Austrian wilderness
Nestled in a picturesque valley in the farming town of Trins, the Saker family’s ancestral home, Schloss Schneeberg, offers a window on to unspoilt Austrian wilderness. Despite being in the family since the 1700s, only in recent years have they opened their doors and welcomed guests seeking an active mountain retreat with a difference. A
Children’s Autumn Fashion Choices
New suede moccasins from Dotty Fish These absolutely gorgeous Moccasins are made using premium suede with the signature Dotty Fish non-slip sole. On trend, these moccasins feature a traditional fringe and also have an elasticated ankle trim, so they stay on little feet. They are comfortable to wear and are designed with a wide toe
Seasonal affective disorder in kids and how can you help
So, the colder mornings are among us. The summer sun is packing up, removing its hat for another year and we’re awaiting the arrival of the dreaded frost. Unfortunately, as the seasons change, so too can some people’s moods. Sunshine gives us a dose of vitamin D that we can often struggle to receive from
Stormin’ Normans at Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle in West Sussex is set to kick off the back to school season on Sunday 16 September with Norman Knights in the Keep, an exciting and educational experience for children and parents alike. Exhilarating and historically accurate combat demonstrations will recreate the 1139 siege of Arundel Castle. This military dilemma was an early
Engaging children with societal issues
By James Haddrell, Artistic and Executive Director at Greenwich Theatre In recent years a new term has entered our vocabulary – the echo chamber. In literal terms, an echo chamber is a place where you only hear your own voice echoed back at you. If you only hear your own voice, that means you also
Parents, don’t panic – your picky eater is in good health!
Research findings using data from the University of Bristol’s Children of the 90s study should reassure parents that their fussy toddlers can grow up with a healthy height and weight. In fact, being more relaxed around eating will help your child be less choosy. Picky eating in toddlers is a well-documented phase when children don’t
Diverse and inclusive children’s book club launched
A new children’s book club has launched this week, following a recent report that only 4% of children’s books published in 2017 featured characters who were of black and minority ethnic origin. The report, Reflected Realities’, authored by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education surveyed children’s books published in the last year for ethnic
What can we do to stop teenage girls losing interest in STEM?
Christopher Cederskog – Managing Director Europe for Wonder Workshop, creator of CleverBots Dash, Dot and Cue designed suit kids of all ages starting from 6. Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) have become the building blocks of the global education system. Schools – and governments – almost everywhere have recognised that these are the skills
270 children die in school each year of SCA
Research shows that 270 children die in school each year as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), with an average of 12 healthy young people suffering from fatal undiagnosed heart conditions each week. School staff are required to undergo training in the use of AEDs, yet, despite these statistics, defibrillators still aren’t a
Hottest Talent at West Dean’s Award Winning Chilli Fiesta
From 10th -12th August 2018, the UK’s biggest chilli festival returns for its 23rd year. As well as chilli tasting and expert cookery demonstrations, there will be guided tours of the gardens, an outdoor cinema, champagne and cocktail bars, Latin music, flamenco dancing, face painting and a vintage funfair. West Dean’s Chilli Fiesta is a family friendly
Novotel’s Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation offer
This summer, Novotel has an amazing family offer for all to enjoy: families get 50% off their second room, while parents who prefer to share their room with their children can take advantage of free accommodation and breakfast for up to two children under 16. Book with Novotel over the summer period to make the
Children under 13 being targeted by adults they don’t know on social media
New NSPCC and O2 research has revealed that one in four young people have been contacted over social media by an adult they don’t know, with a third of these children aged under 13. 2,059 children and 2,049 parents were surveyed for Net Aware, the essential guide to 40 of the most popular social media
Greenwich National Maritime Museum
The Great British Seaside: Photography from the 1960s to the present The National Maritime Museum is hosting a major photography exhibition celebrating the nation’s love affair with the seaside, featuring more than 100 photographs by Martin Parr, Tony Ray-Jones, David Hurn and Simon Roberts, as well as newly commissioned work by Martin Parr. Until 30
Cutty Sark
HALF TERM EVENTS All Aboard Game Climb the rigging, scrub the decks and hoist the sails – use all the sailor and ship facts you have learnt on Cutty Sark to create your own maritime themed board-game to take home with you. How your sailors make it to the end of the game is entirely
Royal Observatory Greenwich
© National Maritime Museum, London HALF-TERM EVENTS Out of this World: Moon Our Moon-themed morning includes a planetarium show, interactive quiz and immersive virtual reality activity. Join our Royal Observatory Astronomers for a series of activity packages for older children that include a brain-bending Moon quiz, the chance to feel what it’s like to step
‘FELINE GOOD’
Monday April 30, 2018. This Saturday, Chessington World of Adventures Resort is set to open NEW, Land of the Tiger, featuring an innovative big cat enclosure with Europe’s first overhead trails that has become home to four new endangered Amur tigers – Tsar, Kyra, Olga and Kalinka – who are thriving following their arrival from
Free residential camps for children with health challenges
Free recreational activity camps will provide children with health challenges -and their families- with the experience of a lifetime. The residential camps are scheduled to take place in various locations across the UK from April to October. Families interested in signing up for the residential camps- which are also available to siblings affected by health
Highlights at ZSL London Zoo
New for May half-term – Heroes and Villains Meet ZSL’s own superheroes, our elite team of keepers, vets, scientists and conservationists, working to protect animals from some of the planet’s greatest villains, such as plastic pollution, and join forces with them to help protect our planet. Discover what you can do to help protect our
The Entertainer Quiet Hour for autistic children
Following a successful pilot during February’s half term, The Entertainer, the fastest growing multi-channel high street toy retailer in the UK, is introducing a weekly Quiet Hour that will take place every Saturday in all its UK stores to create a more welcoming environment for children with autism. Shopping trips can be a daunting experience
Easter at The Museum of London
Balloon-ing around Fri 31 March 2018 – Mon 9 April 2018 12.30pm & 2.30pm From folding bicycles to electric cars, Londoners have been whizzing around the city in ever more creative ways. Put yourself into the shoes of an inventor and design a cool gadget to keep Londoners on the move in the future. What kind of