Love them or hate them, dummies certainly play an important role for some parents, but when should you start weaning your child off their dummy and how do you go about it? In an ideal world, a child would have dummy time limited by around six months and have no reliance on it […]

Engaging your children in DIY
Whether at weekends or during holidays, it can often be a challenge finding ways to keep children entertained. So what better way to engage them in an activity you can do together than getting them to help with some DIY jobs around the house and garden? Spring is here, so it’s the perfect […]

Eight ways to make your daily walk with children exciting
Walking is a good way for you and your children to stay active and enjoy some fresh air. Whether your child can walk with you, or they’re in a buggy, there are many ways you can liven up a walk around your local area, providing the area is not crowded. […]

Finding a balance with children using technology
Technology plays a huge part in our lives these days. And there’s no escaping it, as much as you may want to. When it comes to guiding our children, we’re now faced with not only the real world, but the virtual one too. Technology is here to stay and the world is becoming […]

Get moving – fun ways to get active with kids
We all need some form of exercise in our lives and the best way to encourage your child to be active is to be so yourself. Making exercise part of the whole family’s routine will make it more fun and provide some great bonding time too. You don’t have to attend playgroups or […]