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Green-Minded: Encouraging Children to Enjoy Gardening

Spring is a time of rejuvenation. There is no better sight than flowers blooming and fruits beginning to grow in the sunshine. To make the most of the outdoors this year, your family can enjoy gardening. Whether you’re particularly green-minded or entirely new to the hobby, this is a great skill for everyone to learn.

This article will explore some of the ways you can...

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How to Host an Exciting Easter Egg Hunt 

Easter is fast approaching and you may be thinking of ways to keep your little ones entertained over the holidays. Well, what could be more exciting than an Easter egg hunt?

Here, we have listed the key ways to ensure your egg hunt is exciting for everyone involved.

Choosing the location

The first step of hosting an exciting Easter egg hunt is choosing the perfect location....

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Art with Artists for 11-16 Year Olds

Young people will have the opportunity to work and play with professional artists and theatre makers this Easter.

Nature-inspired Textiles and Devised Theatre are amongst the activities that 11 to 16 year olds will be able to take part in during Art With Artists – a four-day programme run by Significant Seams in partnership with Exeter Northcott Theatre.

The activities include...
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Plant a Tree for the Jubilee

April 1st will see The Den Kit Company launch their new Plant a Tree for the Jubilee Kit (£24.50). The kit invites children to be a monarch of their own little outdoor kingdom. Containing nature-inspired activities that include decorating a woven willow crown and sowing native tree seeds, this is a creative, planet-friendly way for every child to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee....

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Think Outside - 4 Lovely Ways To Spend Mother's Day

Mothers go above and beyond for their children every day of the year. On a special Sunday in March, little ones are given the chance to reciprocate this. Mother’s Day is the perfect time for fresh flowers, luxurious chocolates, and breakfast in bed. After indulging in these treats, your family can also celebrate Mother’s Day in the outdoors.

This article will explore some of the...

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Top tips for dealing with Mum Guilt

Well everyone, today I got the award for being the World’s worst mum!

My youngest had her school trip today, off to the woods. I read the letter from school about it last week, so sent her off today with her welly boots, waterproof coat and a packed lunch box. We got to school in plenty of time (well, I mean we weren’t racing through the school gates with minutes to spare before registration...

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How to Improve Your Children’s Creativity Through Art

Encouraging your child’s creativity might seem tricky nowadays. Kids can be so absorbed by screens now that there is no option other than technology to entertain them. But, to your delight, there are plenty of simple ways to engage your children in other activities that have many advantages.

Arts and crafts activities are a fun way to improve children’s creativity, and doing so can...

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PARENTS WANT MORE CONTROL OVER ONLINE GAMING TIME

PARENTS WANT MORE CONTROL OVER ONLINE GAMING TIME

  • Nearly half of parents worry children spend too much time on games
  • But concerns over violent games, affect on sleep and stopping them seeing friends are less of a worry
  • Family friendly online games and games that children can play with friends (like Monopoly, Cluedo and Game of Life 2) can help as can
  • ...
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One in five kids have trouble getting to sleep

Mobile phones and TVs blamed for keeping kids awake at night Lack of sleep means significant classroom impact says ‘Bed Poverty’ charity Zarach

One in five children have difficulty getting to sleep at night and the main causes are mobile phones, video games, and TV, according to a survey.

The survey of 1,000 parents, carried out on behalf of Bensons for Beds , also showed that a lack...

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