School may be coming to an end for the summer, but the opportunities for children to learn from their environment are endless. While your little ones have definitely earned a much-needed break from the classroom, their learning won’t stop over the summer holidays, and this can be enhanced by simply being outdoors and being curious.
With the end of this week marking the start of the summer holidays for most children across the UK, parents are preparing themselves for six weeks of childcare, days out and entertainment. However, for some families it can be one of the most challenging times of the year.
Research from consumer legal services company, Slater and Gordon , found that just one-fifth (19%) of separated...
As temperatures become more balmy this week and the school summer break is just a couple of months away, many will be eager to book a holiday – if they haven’t done so already – but where are the hotspots to head to this summer?
Tripadvisor today released its Summer Travel Index, using a combination of search and sentiment data to reveal what is on the minds of British travellers...
With the travel season well and truly upon us, it’s time to start thinking of those essentials you need when the summer holidays arrive.
We have pulled together an array of the necessities from games to keep them occupied, the iconic Doona car seat which transforms into a stroller in seconds, as well as sunshades and the cutest swimwear range.
Launched today, the ‘Play Together/Play Smart’ campaign gives parents a greater understanding of how to get closer to the games their children play, while also encouraging safe and responsible video gaming through demystifying setting controls.
It is the first joint initiative between Internet Matters and Electronic Arts as they announce a partnership to help
After a year that’s taken its toll on parents’ and children’s physical and mental health, we’re all longing for a bit of rest and relaxation. But the six-week school break can leave children’s learning brains a little too relaxed. So with the Tokyo Olympics in full flow, keep the kids’ brains sharp with these Games-themed activities from former primary school teacher Abby Milnes of education...
The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth will host East Devon’s new travelling creative space – the Creative Cabin on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 August, offering visitors free hands-on activities and the chance to learn all about one of the UK's rarest bats - the grey long-eared-bat.
Activities at the 'Completely Batty' event include making flying bat models and bat masks, as well as putting...
Thanks to the hot weather we are experiencing at the moment, now is the perfect time to focus our attention on the beautiful British coastal destinations we are so lucky to have. And who doesn’t love a good old fashioned camping trip in the summer? Nowadays, with so many wonderful glamping options available too, there really is something for everyone.
With the school summer holidays fast approaching, parents often ask us about the appropriate age to allow children to stay home or out alone.
Every child is different so there’s no one rule for all, but between work, appointments and other family commitments, it’s inevitable that there will come a point when parents have to make decisions about when is the right time to leave their...
School’s out and the sun is shining, so make summer holiday memories on the water with a wide range of London’s family-friendly activities, made accessible with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers ( www.uberboatbythamesclippers.com ), London’s leading River Bus service.
As the most comfortable way to travel through London, take to the river and rediscover the city these school holidays....
