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The key to keeping children occupied is to keep your activities varied. Too much of one thing will mean the children get bored easily; however, a varied collection of different activities can help keep them occupied for longer. A good combination is to include things such as educational activities, fitness, reading and play. As the schools in the UK have now closed, the little ones are spending way more time at home with you than they possibly ever have. This means a multitude of parents …

Despite the current pandemic meaning many birthdays will now be spent in the house, there are still plenty of ways to still host a brilliant children’s birthday party. In the age of digital it is still possible to have a fun birthday party filled with games, friends, family and most importantly, cake! The first thought when you realise your birthday, or your child’s birthday for that matter, will be spent in doors due to the pandemic may be concern. Concern about ensuring the presents wi …

From making sure they can look after themselves to helping them grow up to be nice people, raising children is a huge responsibility. While you might think you’re teaching them all the right things, it’s easy to forget that so much of what they learn comes from observing how you behave too. Here are the top ways to set the best examples for your kids. The Temper TrapLet’s face it, being a kid is a lot less stressful than being an adult. When we’re tired and stressed out after work or an arg …

Whilst routines are changing for many parents as schools close, it is important to keep days and nights as structured as possible in order to stay motivated and ensure a good night’s sleep for both parent and child. In addition to sticking to a structure, other things which can help maintain sleep quality include creating a relaxing environment, winding down before bedtime, minimising screens in the bedroom and having open and honest conversations about their concerns. Whilst not all c …

We are living in a digital age; with children becoming increasingly accustomed to technology such as mobile phones and TV’s. On average children are receiving their first every mobile phone at the average age of just 10.3, according to research conducted in 2016. In 2018, experts announced that lack of sleep in children had become a ‘hidden health crisis’; with NHS England statistics revealing that almost 10,000 under 16’s were admitted to hospital throughout the year, with sleep disorders. Whil …