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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-
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Luna revealed as the most popular baby name related to planets and space

Wicked Uncle has researched the most popular baby names related to science between the years 1996-2020. They looked into several categories, including planets/space, geology, and chemistry - the results will surprise you!

They also examined the most popular baby names related to iconic female figures in the science industry including Rosalind Franklin and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson...

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No Fuss No Mess: 3 Ingredient Recipes You Need to Try

Cooking is a fantastic way to bond with your children as well as develop their knowledge and skills beyond the kitchen. Not only can they gain vital insight into nutrition and food safety, but they can also progress with their science, maths, literacy, and fine motor skills .

Sometimes it can get quite chaotic in the kitchen! If the dish you’re cooking is complex, you must work with...

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10 Stocking filler ideas for boys under 5

1. PAW Patrol, Marshall’s Fire Engine Vehicle with Collectible Figure - £8.00

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2. Hot Wheels Color Reveal 1:64 Scale Vehicles with Surprise Reveal & Repeat Color-Change - £7.99

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3. Top Trump Cards – Around £5 depending on the pack

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4. Push Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy Spiderman - £3.99

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BABY LOSS CHARITY RETURNING TO PLYMOUTH TO HONOUR LOST BABIES

“WE WANT TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD IS RECOGNISED, HOWEVER FLEETING THEIR EXISTENCE” LEADING BABY LOSS CHARITY RETURNING TO PLYMOUTH TO HONOUR LOST BABIES

A service of remembrance for families, couples and individuals affected by the loss of a baby, whether that be during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy is to be held on Saturday the 19th November at 11.00am at St Andrew’s Minster,...

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ALMOST ONE QUARTER OF CHILDREN HAVE NEVER SENT OR RECEIVED A LETTER

THE DYING ART OF LETTER WRITING: ALMOST ONE QUARTER OF CHILDREN IN THE SOUTH WEST HAVE NEVER SENT OR RECEIVED A LETTER

  • (24%) have never written a handwritten letter, with almost a third (30%) having never received one.
  • Nationwide Building Society partners with The Diana Award to launch The Positive Post Box to help spread positivity in schools and put a stop to
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5 top tips to keep your kids safe online

1 - Keep track of their time online

The use of devices to entertain and inform children is becoming increasingly common and hard to avoid, especially given the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on daily life and learning. For example, limit screen time to one hour a day for 2-5 year-olds to avoid the likelihood of behavioural problems and irregular sleep patterns.

2 - Set...

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