Does your child have a favourite TV character? Who is it? Peppa? Dora? One of the Teletubbies? Fireman Sam? Or something else? Do they have toys that match these preferences? How educational do you think these toys are? I wrote recently about encouraging creativity in children and how character toys that already have personalities and names […]
Family festivals: one for the diary
Have you taken your family to one of the family-friendly festivals that happen throughout the year before? We have been to a couple and they make such a great day out, with loads to keep children of all ages busy. I think for us that is the main attraction, that there are things that appeal […]
Creating a bedroom that will grow with your child
Are you bored of having to redecorate your child’s room every couple of years or so? Children’s tastes change from one month to the next, which can make creating a beautiful bedroom for them tricky. One minute your little one’s obsessed with Frozen, the next they’re crazy about horses. Children change their minds like the […]
Homemade Valentine’s gifts
The children love to craft. Any opportunity to get the glue, paper, scissors, paints, and of course glitter out, they are there with bells on. They have great imaginations and enjoy creating their own masterpieces out of a few bits and bobs. Recently they have been using supplies from Bostik to create a few Valentine’s inspired […]
How informed are your children?
Do your children like to know what’s going on in the world? Are they interested in the world around them? Do they have lots of questions, including some that you might not be able to answer without looking up the information? If this is the case they might enjoy the weekly newspaper for children, First […]
Winter essentials for children
Although we seemed to have a really mild December last year, the temperature has dropped quite a lot since the start of the year. Although, the festive spirit of December may have meant a more positive outlook for people, especially with time off work, with family time and time for playing at websites like this one. […]
Encouraging creativity in children
The idea that people are born creative is a bit of a myth. Some children might have a natural aptitude with a set of paint or a musical instrument, of course, but creativity is a skill that you can teach, and nurture in your children. The big question is, what can you do to encourage […]
Valentine’s on a budget: what you need to know
Once again, Valentine’s Day is on the way, which means that if you have a special someone in your life, it’s time to get planning. Of course, like most special days, Valentine’s Day can be expensive. Which, when you have a family, is far from ideal. When you’re child-free, splurging on Valentine’s Day is understandable […]