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Screen Free Activities To Explore With Your Child This Autumn

Discover fun, screen-free autumn activities to enjoy with your child — from nature walks and baking to crafts and pumpkin picking. Reconnect as a family, spark creativity, and make cosy seasonal memories together.

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5 Autumn Activities To Do With Your Child

Autumn is one of the most magical seasons of the year. The crisp air, colourful leaves, and cosy evenings create the perfect setting for family time. Whether you want to make the most of the outdoors or enjoy some creative fun indoors, there are plenty of ways to spend quality time with your child this season.

Inspired by the advice of this prep school in Hertfordshire , here are five lovely...

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Making the Most of the School Holidays

The summer break is a time for families to spend quality time together. But it can also throw up a few challenges. Getting the best from this time of year often means putting together the right plan – one that’s flexible enough to cope with unpredictable British weather, and rigid enough to provide some routine and structure.

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Family Golf Fun: A Colourful Way to Get the Kids Involved

The moment the clocks went forward and the evenings began to get lighter, I knew it was only a matter of time until I became a golf widow again.

Sure enough, casual questions like “Do we have plans on Sunday?” started happening, and quick as a flash, the golf wear was back on and the clubs were stacked perfectly in the middle of my kitchen, ready to go!

This year, I decided...

A List of the Trendiest Party Games for Your Kid’s Birthday

Planning your child’s birthday party can be an exciting adventure, but finding the right games to keep young guests entertained is often the key to success. In today’s world of tech-savvy kids and creative trends, the traditional party games have gotten a fun makeover. Whether you're throwing a garden party, hiring a funfair stall, or hosting a bash at home, these trendy games will have kids...

Bike Rides, Walks & More: Active Ideas for After School Wind-Downs

When kids walk through the door after a full day of school, their energy levels can be unpredictable. Some come home wired and ready to run around the living room, while others look like they’re about to nap at the kitchen table. Either way, a bit of physical activity can help shift their focus and improve their mood for the rest of the afternoon.

The trick is to keep things light,...

Monster Truck Ice Play Activity

My son has always been mad about anything with four wheels, with monster trucks being his absolute favourite.

While I mostly leave him to play with these imaginatively, I do love trying to come up with bigger activities where his siblings can get involved too, and we can keep playtime fun and engaging.

How to Set Up This Monster Truck Ice Play Activity The night before:

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Fun English Quiz for 8-Year-Olds – Help Your Child Learn Through Play

Does your little one love a good challenge? Mine does! My 8-year-old has been asking me for all sorts of quizzes lately — spelling, maths, you name it. So, I thought, why not turn it into something fun we can share with other parents too?

This English quiz is perfect for Year 3 children (around age 8) and is packed with quick, fun questions that feel more like a game than schoolwork...

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9 Easy Spring Activities for Kids That Are Free, Fun & Outdoorsy

With spring finally here and bringing some much needed sunshine with it, we have been super excited to get back outside and to the spring activities we love so much.

If you are looking for some inspiration for some easy, free and fun ideas to get your little ones off devices and back outside we have a great list for you.

Fun, easy and free Spring Activity ideas 1. Magic painting...

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No Chocolate? No Problem! Creative Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for Kids

With Easter just around the corner, I’ve been starting to plan out our Easter egg hunts – yes, that’s right, plural! We’ve got a few happening this year: one just for us and the children on Easter Sunday , and then another with family coming over. That means I need a lot of eggs.

But I’ve got to be honest – when I popped into the supermarkets recently, I was genuinely shocked at how...

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How to Make Pastel-Coloured Sweet Cones for Kids' Parties

Looking for a fun and affordable party favour idea? These pastel sweet cones are perfect for children’s parties, baby showers, cinema nights, or even as thoughtful treats for friends and classmates. They’re quick and easy to make, and you can customise them to suit any theme or occasion!

Here’s everything you need to know to make your own dreamy, pastel-coloured sweet cones at home.

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