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This year my youngest started school, so it has been the first time in nearly 8 years that I have had both of my children in school and a bit of time to myself in the day. Over the past year I have built up quite a good exercise routine in term time, but that always goes on pause when the holidays come around.

I have been so excited about having the children off school for 6 weeks...

• Only 45% of children are meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines of one hour of physical activity a day
• The campaign seeks to inspire kids to get active by using some of their favourite stories and characters from Disney, Pixar and Marvel
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Are you tearing your hair out at the idea of keeping your rambunctious little ones entertained this summer?

You might have signed them up for activity clubs or planned days out to theme parks, but these costs can quickly add up. And it’s hard to tire them out enough for a good night sleep at home.

But there is a solution. Have you tried getting them into gardening?

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With the school holidays approaching, families are being given advice on how to fill the children’s spare time with fun activities that won’t break the bank.

Online wholesaler Wholesale Sweets are giving their budget friendly tips on how to keep the kids entertained during the summer.

They’ve looked at a variety of both indoor and outdoor options and among their suggestions...

Picture it: you and your kids are sailing down a river, surrounded by a gorgeous Nordic forest at sunset.

That sounds a lot more entertaining than a standard resort holiday, doesn’t it?

As the world opens up again, we’re looking to explore it in more ways than ever before. While many of us will be jetting off for a poolside holiday, that simply won’t do for others.

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· Citroën UK research finds hybrid and electric vehicles are most effective at getting children to sleep.

· 44% of parents say they have taken short car journeys specifically to send their children off to sleep.

· Comfortable cabin temperature, a comfortable child seat and a smooth ride are among the most important factors that help a child sleep in a car.

· Citroën...

New research from The Family Vacation Guide reveals the top 10 safest holiday destinations for families with kids by looking at a range of variables such as overall safety, family-friendly accommodations, child-friendly restaurants and family activities.

You can view the full research here .

Dads who grew up with the films of Indiana Jones or The Goonies can lead their own family on a quest round a local town, following the fantasy-themed map to find treasures including statues, gargoyles, carvings and old signs. Made for kids aged 5 to 12, Treasure Map Trails are award-winning...

With World Environment Day coming up, there's never been a better time to get your kids learning about the natural world and how to take care of it. Involving them in litter picking is a good start, as this is a simple activity that can show them the importance of keeping the natural environment as clean as possible. They'll also be able to see exactly what they've achieved when they finish...

A national charity has urged separated and divorced parents in conflict not to put off tackling the topic of passports for their children ahead of the summer period.

The caution comes amidst growing concerns about the backlog being caused by the surge in new passport and renewal applications following the lifting of...