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Seesaws are this summers hottest outdoor toys according to new data

Outdoor toys are making a comeback, with searches rising by 54% over the past quarter. However, with a wide range of toy products available, it can be difficult to know what to opt for as a parent.

That’s why The Entertainer has done the hard work for you, ranking the top 20 trending outdoor toys for 2024, according to Google Trend data.

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3 Tips for Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur as a parent

Becoming an entrepreneur is one of the best ways to juggle parenthood with work. It means you can be your own boss, work your hours around your family, and have the work life balance that so many people crave. However, being an entrepreneur is not easy. It requires determination, self-discipline, and an incredible work ethic but it can be done and here to tell you how you can be a successful...

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6 Tricks for Motivating Your Kids

Nowadays, many children are too docile. An early encounter with technology makes them numb and disinterested in stimuli from their environment, affecting their ability to focus and listen. While this might not be that important at a young age, it will become a nuisance as these kids grow older.

An average child has to fulfill their autonomy, relatedness, and mastery needs to achieve...

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PREGNANT? HERE'S 5 TIPS ON HOW TO SHARE THE NEWS SENSITIVELY...

The 12 week mark is one of the biggest milestones of pregnancy… possibly second only to the birth itself in its significance. Because of the existence of the 12 week scan (which isn’t always at exactly 12 weeks) and the fact that by this stage of pregnancy the likelihood of anything going wrong drops significantly, it’s the most popular time to go public with your big news. Of course, you...

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How to enjoy a family walk this Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a wonderful occasion to celebrate motherhood with all the family, and as the weather improves, a family walk is a great way to spend time together. Getting outside and taking in some fresh air and nature is sure to be a relaxing day out for Mum, and there are plenty of imaginative ways to make it even more fun for both parents and little ones.

Here, Charles Clinkard...

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Big deals for your Little ones’ at Sainsbury’s

· Attention parents and carers! Sainsbury's 'Baby's Big Event' has returned in-store and online running from now until Wednesday 14th February.

· These unmissable deals across popular baby and toddler products will help your weekly budget go a little bit further and keep your little ones stocked up on all their essentials.

· Deals include saving a whopping 50% on Pampers...

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Feel good family TV shows we are loving at the moment

We have reached the parenting stage where we are starting to enjoy family games shows! I didn't think this would happen to me, but I am absolutely loving it! Evenings in with some good food and something fun to watch on tv with our 9 and 7 year olds are fast becoming one of my favourite ways to spend my evening.

Here are the top 3 family games shows we are loving at the moment: Ninja...

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Car Expert Reveals Parent-Perfect Tips to Safely Install Your Child Car Seat

Setting off on a road trip with your partner and little ones can make the experience all the more special. When you have kids on board, however, it’s more important than ever to take some crucial safety precautions to ensure no unwanted accidents occur along the way.

Driving with an unsuitable, incorrectly fitted or no child car seat at all can put the well-being of your young...

8 therapist backed tips to keep your financial resolutions on track all year round

January presents the perfect time to make any money resolutions for the year ahead - it symbolises fresh starts, new beginnings…and as many of us are aware: it’s the longest month until payday!

But if you’re tired of setting yourself the same seemingly impossible task of getting your finances in gear, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) members share thoughts on why...

Snapchat Expand their In-App Parental Tools

At Snap, we’re committed to giving parents additional tools and resources to help them support their teens’ safe use of Snapchat.

In 2022, we launched Family Center, our set of parental tools that allows parents to see who teens are talking to on Snapchat, confidentially report any concerns, and set content controls – all of which can help prompt important conversations about safety...

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How To Talk To Your Parents About Your Uni Choices

Choosing to move away to university and picking a subject to study is an exciting and scary time. And with the UCAS deadline coming up, it’s time to have the crucial conversation with your parents, family or guardians about what you’ve decided to do.

This isn’t always the easiest conversation to navigate, and your parents or guardians may express concerns or negative opinions about...