Lots of little people get really excited about diggers. The bigger the better right? So diggerland, a place dedicated to these yellow giants should go down well. Diggerland is a thrilling place for any little people who fancy a ride on these machines or just getting up close and personal with them. There are five […]
The Diono MXT highback booster: what we thought
Choosing a car seat can be a total minefield for parents. I’ve always thought that the group 2/3 car seats, those highback booster seats, are the hardest to select though. I can’t quite put my finger on why that is but it’s probably that transition from a five point harness to the regular seat belt […]
Kazoops on CBeebies
Have your children seen Kazoops before? Monty Kazoops, the little boy with a vivid imagination and a loyal pet pig, is back with brand new animated adventures in Kazoops, transmitting daily on CBeebies from Monday 17th April. Monty Kazoop is a spirited boy of six, whose best friend is a pig called Jimmy Jones. In […]
Ben and Holly Live: What the little boys thought
Background to the show From the producers of the hugely successful Peppa Pig theatre tours, Fiery Light Productions, comes the welcome return visit of the live stage show, Ben and Holly. This new tour opened at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley 27 January and visits 51 theatres across Ireland and the UK booking through till summer […]
Raising Baby in the 21st Century: New Tools to Tackle Those Age-Old Parenting Problems
Mums and dads have been raising babies for longer than anyone remembers. Some aspects of parenting, such as cuddling and singing lullabies, are instinctive and natural. Other aspects, such as nappy changing and breastfeeding can take a bit longer to master. In the 21st century, new mums and dads can access a number of handy […]
Exercise classes that flex with your lifestyle
Trying to make time to exercise as a busy mum can be, well, a nightmare sometimes. I’ve had all sorts of strategies over the years to try and make sure I can build exercise into my week. Invariably these have to flex and and change as the children grow and change and as their routines […]
The ideal ‘second’ car for families: part five
Welcome to part five of our series of articles looking at ideal second cars for families. As much as many families could do without the expense of running a second car, and as much as many families really try to manage without, sometimes that just isn’t manageable. Work and schooling arrangements can make it impossible to […]
City accommodation for families
When you are away from home with the family you want to make things as simple as possible and ensure everyone is happy. City breaks with a family can be stressful if you aren’t used to city life. The hustle and bustle and pace of life can be tricky to keep up with and there […]