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Get ready for World Book Day with 6 EASY last-minute costumes from the most popular children’s books

With World Book Day just around the corner on Thursday 7th March, parents looking for last-minute costume ideas can breathe a sigh of relief.

Education experts at Explore Learning have looked at Google searches and Goodreads data to pinpoint the most popular children’s stories, with the most recognisable characters.

They’ve put together six quick and easy World Book Day costume ideas...

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HEY DUGGEE: SUMMER FUN MIX FEATURING FELIX MARTIN FROM HOT CHIP

Available exclusively on Hey Duggee YouTube from Friday 18th August

BBC Studios Kids & Family and BBC Studios Social is thrilled to announce that Felix Martin from the legendary British electronic pop band Hot Chip has teamed up with the hit preschool brand Hey Duggee to create ‘Hey Duggee: Summer Fun Mix’ .

Hot Chip’s Felix Martin, the fifth member of Mercury Music Prize &...

Local housebuilder encourages Exeter youngsters to ‘please play here’

An Exeter housebuilder is launching a special initiative encouraging children to play outside more.

Redrow South West is offering free play packs at Saxon Brook , on Manley Meadow, and St Michael’s Meadow , on Chudleigh Road, for a limited time during the summer holidays.

The packs, which are designed to inspire youngsters to play more and encourage residents to connect with...

5 tips for creating a calming bedroom for your little one

While many parents try to make their little one’s room as colourful and vibrant as possible, this isn’t always the best idea. A bright and busy room can easily stimulate children’s senses, which is great during the daytime but can make winding down in the evening more of a challenge. So, to help your child get the good quality sleep they need for keeping up their energy throughout the day,...

School Holiday Lunches: Picnic Prepping and Snacking Tips

The school holidays are upon us, and as we look forward to six weeks of quality time with our children, the question of what to give them for their lunch will be a hot topic in the family home.

Whether you're packing for a day trip or an afternoon in the park or maybe having a chilled day in the house, parents want to make sure that their kids are well-fed and nourished. And, in the...

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Grandparents to spend on average 250+ hours looking after grandchildren this summer

Railcard reveals that nearly 60% of grandparents are planning on caring for their grandchildren this summer
Nearly two thirds of grandparents enjoy getting to see their grandchildren grow up when they’re younger
Almost a quarter of grandparents choose to take the train when travelling with their grandchildren
To ease the cost of childcare for

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How to Navigate the Challenges of Distracted Car Journeys with Children

Biggest back seat troublemakers and distractions revealed by Škoda › Almost 70% of UK motorists claim to have been distracted by their children when travelling › A quarter of UK motorists have nearly had an accident when driving due to being preoccupied by their children in the car › Research comes as parents prepare to spend more time in their cars with their family during the summer holidays ›...

6 of the best picnic hacks to elevate your summer dining

Summer is finally here, which means it's time to head outdoors to bask in the sunshine and enjoy the beauty of nature. Whether you're off to your local park or visiting somewhere new, there's no better way to enjoy the summer sun than with a picnic. In fact, despite the popularity of BBQs, a quarter of Brits prefer a picnic ( YouGov ). If you'll be heading outside for a bit of alfresco dining...

Top tips for at-home stargazing

Stargazing is a truly unique experience. There’s something beautiful about looking up at the night sky to admire the thousands of twinkling lights above. It’s a truly peaceful activity, and allows us to soak up the best of the world around us. And, it’s no surprise that stargazing has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years. In fact, more and more holidaymakers are embracing...

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I wasn't expecting this response!

Yesterday I posted a reel on my Instagram account showing me doing a food sorting activity with my daughter ( you can see the activity here ). I’ve been posting activity ideas on my Instagram account for a little while now and I have had a few people starting to comment on them, but the responses on this particular reel really took me by surprise!

For context, the real shows a tuff...

I’M A SINGLE MUM - HERE’S HOW IM KEEPING KIDS BUSY THIS SUMMER FOR LESS THAN £1.50

As kids get ready to break up for summer, many families will be searching for tips and tricks to keep young children entertained for less during the long break. Jo Middleton, author, podcaster and blogger at Slummy Single Mummy has shared her quirky recipe for a well-known jammie biscuit that parents can use to spend quality time with their children AND enjoy a tasty snack – for just 10p per...