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Build Your Own History Museum by Claudia Martin (in: Books: children & YA)
Apr 16, 2020

Lonely Planet Kids Book, Build Your Own History Museum by Claudia Martin is reviewed by Liz Bull and her nine year-old granddaughter, Lottie. 

Essential First Aid Devices for Homes with Children (in: Fit kids)
Apr 15, 2020

A trip to the GP is something that parents are all too familiar with because kids are prone to scrapes and cuts, tummy aches, colds and flu. Having some things in the home that can help along the way and avoid the GP’s office is always going to be a help, so here are a few things that are essential to have around the home if you have children, writes Emily Roberts.

Eight Brain Health Tips for Busy Parents (in: Things to make & do)
Apr 14, 2020

Dr Mouna Attarha gives her top tips for maintaining an active, healthy brain. 

Join Shaun the Sheep for Interactive Fun (in: Things to make & do)
Apr 13, 2020

Join Shaun the Sheep for Interactive Fun for five to nine year-olds courtesy of Woolmark.

How many calories does your Easter Egg contain? (in: News)
Apr 10, 2020

Just in case you need to modify your menus for calorie intake, OnBuy.com has scoured online supermarkets to discover which Easter eggs have the most and least calories, to simplify your decision.

Slimelicious Ice Cream Shop (in: Games & toys)
Apr 6, 2020

Three additions to the So Slimelicious range include the Slimelicious Ice Cream Shop, reviewed by Harriet Coates.

Time for a healthy cup of tea (in: Healthy parents)
Apr 3, 2020

Time for a healthy cup of tea – Dr Carrie Ruxton gives the lowdown on a range of healthy teas and infusions.

Sorting Fact from Fiction on our Immune System (in: Healthy parents)
Apr 1, 2020

Our immune system has the very important job of helping to protect the body against infections and other external and internal threats. But how does it protect us? And how can we help support our immune system? Clinical pharmacist Mike Wakeman sorts fact from fiction.

Saddler's Wells Family Workshops (in: News)
Mar 31, 2020

Sadler’s Wells is present new dance content for Digital Stage, its free online performance platform, in response to the cancellation of shows across its theatres as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. Lots of fun – and physical exercise – for your two to six year-olds starting 1 April 2020.

FREE play app offers more than 450 FREE activity ideas for parents (in: News)
Mar 30, 2020

At a time where social distancing is prevalent, schools are closed and children are stuck at home all day following government advice, boredom can set in and it can be difficult for parents to constantly think of new play ideas for children. This is where the Make Time 2 Play campaign comes in handy.

RSC's Twelfth Night – in your sitting room (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Mar 27, 2020

To mark World Theatre Day (Friday 27 March), the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is inviting people to join a live "watch along" from their living rooms on Saturday 11 April of a recording of their 2017 production of Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, featuring Adrian Edmondson as Malvolio and Kara Tointon as Olivia.

At-Home Health Check by BetterYou (in: Healthy parents)
Mar 25, 2020

At-Home Health Check by BetterYou tested out by Fiona Jack.