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Why Skill-Based Gifts Are the Christmas Trend That Actually Lasts

Discover why skill-based Christmas gifts are becoming more popular than traditional presents. With rising festive waste and unwanted toys, FindTutors encourages giving experiences that inspire lifelong learning, creativity, and emotional wellbeing for children and adults alike.

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PARENTS GET LESS THAN 30 MINUTES A DAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN

More than half of parents spend less than half an hour a day one-on-one with their children
77% believe they don’t get enough quality time with their kids
Working during the day (48%) and working late (39%) are the biggest distractions for parents
One in five parents believe bathtime is the best time of day for bonding
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Looking for Easter holiday childcare?

Camp Beaumont adds new locations across the Southeast and Gloucestershire and launches new Epic Weeks for Easter

Award-winning Camp Beaumont, part of the Inspiring Learning Group, is expanding its adventure holiday camps for 3–14-year-olds into eight fantastic new locations as well as launching unique themed ‘Epic Weeks’ which builds on the adventure and learning experiences children gain...

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Celebrate Easter with Twinkl’s Virtual Egg Hunt

This Easter, Twinkl will be giving back to educators with a virtual resource-based Easter Egg Hunt.

Twinkl Treats Easter Campaign is back and is set to be yet another great success. Last year, the Campaign saw over 20,000 members enter Twinkl’s virtual egg hunt, and this year will be even bigger and better than before.

From Friday 17th March, until Sunday 16th April, Twinkl users...

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Study aims to better understand sleep in children with ADHD

A new study to better understand sleep in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been launched by Nottingham Trent University – with parents of children with ADHD invited to take part.

In the UK, more than 150,000 children between the age of six and 12 years old have ADHD, and around three in four of them also have sleep problems.

However, it is...

Missing Mum: Millions face heartache this Mother’s Day

32% of people across the South West that have experienced a bereavement within the last five years have lost a parent, whilst 4% are grieving the death of a child
As almost a third (28%) of people across the South West that have experienced a death within the last five years said it had impacted their mental wellbeing, Mother’s Day can often bring back feelings of grief

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Mother’s Day and Divorce – how to tackle the topic with your ex

National charity urges couples to embrace mediation ahead of Mother’s Day

National Family Mediation is preparing for an annual surge in enquiries from couples in conflict looking to discuss child arrangements over the Mother’s Day weekend, and ahead of the Easter Holidays.

Every March families across the country come together in celebration of all of the mums and mother...

Nannybag's Top 5 Tips for a Fun and Stress-Free London Family Easter Break

Are you planning a family trip to London with your children this Easter? Awesome! London is an incredible city with many activities and attractions your family will love. But let's face it, travelling with kids can be challenging. That's why the team at Nannybag , the stress-free luggage storage company, has put together its five top tips to help you have a fun family Easter break in one of...

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Treat your mum to a unique experience this Mother’s Day

For Mother's Day, Traditional Punting Company is running a package event that is a perfect gift for any mother figure in your life.

This event involves a private punting tour of Cambridge where up to six people can relax and take in the sights of Cambridge that line the River Cam. The package also comes with a fresh bouquet of Spring flowers and a homemade Harriets Cake Variety Box which...

The 6 Best Apps for New Parents, Ranked

Parenting has never been easier than today with the rise of technology. If you’re struggling between tracking your baby’s feeding, changing diapers and ensuring their cognitive development is being taken care of, you might need some additional help.

There are many apps on the market, both free and paid, to help you navigate parenthood. UK baby brand, Nuby , has ranked the best apps...

Mum on a mission to make it socially acceptable to gift preloved presents

At a time when we are making an assertive effort to care for the planet and are carefully watching our pennies, shopping secondhand is understandably growing at an epic rate. So, why is gifting something preloved seemingly not the ‘done thing’?

Tammy Ryan is a mother and blogger of kids’ parties at icecreamandjelly.com. Having been made redundant, while on maternity leave, from her...