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Moving Abroad With Children? The Family Paperwork Parents Wish They Had Sorted Earlier

Planning to move abroad with children? Discover the essential paperwork parents should organise before relocating, from birth certificates and travel consent letters to school records.

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HEY DUGGEE ROCKET TOY TAKES ITS MAIDEN VOYAGE INTO SPACE!

BBC Studios is excited to announce that it has sent the Hey Duggee Transforming Duggee Rocket Toy beyond the Earth’s atmosphere into space!

The toy earned its Space Badge as it travelled into space attached to a stratospheric balloon, powered by Hydrogen gas, which is a sustainable alternative to Helium.

The 2-in-1 Transforming Duggee Rocket Toy, whereby astronaut Duggee can...

FIVE WAYS TO SCORE FESTIVE GOALS AND MAKE FOOTBALL PART OF YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

With the world’s biggest football tournament coinciding with the lead up to -Christmas this year, there’s more than one reason for families to be throwing a celebration at home with friends and loved ones.

As the tournament hots up and the competition really kicks off, you might be wondering how to fit football into your Christmas party planning this year.

Sarah Allsop,...

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Football themed Games for all the family

We are well and truly in the football spirit in the hope it’s coming home, and with the help of Smart Toys & Games, you can be too!

With something for the whole family from 6 years to adult, there are old school board games to interactive buildable toys, guaranteeing the ultimate hat-trick!

Top 3 football themed games Smartivity Table Football | RRP: £37.99 | Stockist :...

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TWO FIFTHS OF BRITS PUTTING UP XMAS LIGHTS EARLIER THIS WINTER

I’M DREAMING OF A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS: TWO FIFTHS OF BRITS PUTTING UP XMAS LIGHTS EARLIER THIS WINTER TO CHEER UP A MISERABLE YEAR

Two fifths of households (40%) are putting up Christmas lights earlier this winter, with one in seven saying they want to brighten up a miserable year [1]
Eight in ten households (80%) will put up lights this year despite the energy crisis [2] , with

Five top tips for if your child stares at someone different

Children are naturally curious. This is a fact of life. While this thirst for knowledge is an incredible thing, it can occasionally lead to some embarrassing moments for parents.

When a child sees someone who looks different to them and the people they know, they might stare or ask questions. For people with a visible difference, which is a mark, scar or condition on the face or body,...

As more people return to work, here are five ways to ensure an easy transition

FDM Group , whose mission is to bring people and technology together, provides practical advice on how to transition smoothly back to the workforce.

Many individuals are seeking to re-enter the workforce - from retired personnel, parents who left the workforce to bring up children, and former workers who...

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Score a Hat-trick with Smart Toys & Games

With the World Cup just around the corner, why not get into the football spirit with games for the whole family.

Smart Toys & Games have got something for everyone, from old school classics to educational brain busters… you are guaranteed a hat-trick with these!

Go Genius Football |RRP: £19.99 | Stockist : Smart Games and Toys | 7y +

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Get your home winter ready with these home décor ideas

Interiors experts reveal the small additions you can add to your home for Christmas... whilst also saving money on your energy bill

Home decor can affect your mood and prevent the winter blues
Well-being levels across England have improved since the pandemic

Your home can set the tone for your day, so it is important to make your home feel cosy, especially...

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Too Much Screen Time - Why Reading Before Bed Is Important For Young Children

- Children’s sleep expert weighs in on the importance of reading before bed - Parents are spending almost 4 hours a week on their children’s bedtime routines - 43 per cent of children spend time on an electronic device as part of their bedtime routine

To celebrate International Nursery Rhyme Week, new research has shed light on the state of British children’s sleep.

A study of 2,000...

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84% of parents turning to alternative pocket money ‘payments’

POCKET CHANGE: SAY GOODBYE TO CASH AS CHILDREN ASK FOR EXTRA SCREEN TIME, SWEET TREATS, AND IN-GAME PURCHASES IN NEW POCKET MONEY TREND

The great rewards swap: 84% of British parents are turning to different types of pocket money to reward their children
Modern kids, modern rewards: While 1 in 5 mums and dads still favour pocket money (23%), extra screen-time (18%) and in-