With half the world in lockdown due to Covid-19, many of us are rediscovering our backyards or gardens as a place to entertain the kids and get some fresh air. Many of us, however, are also realising that the space behind our homes isn't as child-friendly or inviting as it could be to ensure that that our kids can run wild and get rid of some of their excessive energy. If you want to transform ...
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Win two Fingerlings - the brand new toy for little monkeys
Move over fidget spinners as Fingerlings are about to conquer playgrounds and children's bedrooms up and down the country. You don't know what Fingerlings are? Well, let me introduce you: Fingerlings Baby Monkeys love hanging onto your finger and know when they’re being touched, spoken to, and even hung upside down! These perfect primate pets come to life with 40 ways to play and 50 sounds to ...
5 Fun Ways to Transform your Garden for Kids this Summer
With the sun shining, the last place that you want your children to be is stuck inside. If your garden is more resembling of an unloved field, it’s time to turn your backyard into an infant’s paradise. Back when we were kids, we would run around without a care in the world. We didn’t have smartphones, tablets or an Xbox to keep us indoors all day, and neither would we want to. Sadly, our idea of ...
A fun twist on the classic easter egg hunt
With Easter just a few days away and breeding season in full flow, birdwatching fanatics and British bird food suppliers, Kennedy Wild Bird Food have a wonderful activity to get children outdoors and exploring this spring. Have a look at their interesting twist on the classic Easter egg hunt which allows the whole family to enjoy without any one person collecting all the eggs. They hope this ...
Win an Activity Cube from Kiddies Kingdom for hours of fun and learning
An Activity Cube is probably my favourite toy for babies and toddlers. Amy absolutely adored hers and I can still remember mine from when I was a child. They make a great birthday or Christmas gift and are perfect for playing and early learning. They basically allow little ones to learn new skills while exploring and playing. When the lovely people from Kiddies Kingdom got in touch and asked if I ...
Getting kids active helps create healthy habits
Getting kids active is something really close to my heart. Not only for selfish reasons, they fall asleep so much quicker when you let them run off their energy, but also because it's so beneficial for your kids' development and health. Obesity figures in the UK are on the rise and hearing that 1 in 3 children between the ages of 2 and 10 are overweight, 1000 of them referred to hospital for ...
