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You know you’re a parent when even the idea of an upcoming holiday sets your brain buzzing with ways to entertain the kids.This May Bank Holiday, we’re here to take some of the pressure off with a comprehensive guide to a whole range of family-friendly Bank Holiday activities.Visit a Free MuseumIt’s not just the famous London museums that are free, there are hundreds of free museums around the country that make for a fun and low-cost day out. Some of our faves include: Devon’s House of Marbles, …

For Your Younger ChildrenLEGOLAND, Berkshire, provides a fun time for your younger children. If the lines are long, there are Duplo blocks for your children to play with. The Hero Factory allows your children to build their own LEGO people. Make sure you take a change of clothes for a quick change after the fun of the Duplo Valley Splash and Play. Your children will love the rides while parents will be impressed with the LEGOLAND Windsor diorama. Additionally, the whole family will enjoy the Leg …

May is National Walking Month and with the weather picking up it is the perfect time to think about getting children more active! Walking is really good for you and for your children; research has shown that just 20 minutes walking a day can have significant health benefits. Not only are there loads of benefits to walking but it is also a fun and free activity.However, we know it can be hard to encourage kids to be active so if your kids are loathed to leave the TV screen, here’s how to encourag …

“Are we there yet?” - we’ve all been there, 1 hour into a 4-hour journey, stuck in standstill traffic and the whining begins! With the summer holidays fast approaching, we thought it would be a good idea to share some tips we use to help keep your kids happy in the car. Leaving you free to enjoy a peaceful journey - bliss!Electronic GadgetsYes, yes, we know, they are a parenting-sin, but they are really really useful. Whether it’s a tablet, smartphone or one of those fancy in-car DVDs, pop on th …

We're all going on a summer holiday, no more working for a week or two, fun and laughter on our summer holiday and no more worries… until we get to the airport and the eldest wants a new lilo, and the middle child’s wandered off and the baby starts crying... Not to be a Debbie Downer; summer holidays are a lot of fun with kids, it’s just that getting there isn’t always the most fun part. That’s why, with the summer holidays dawning, we thought we’d put together this handy guide to surviving …