Kids

Five foods you shouldn’t be feeding your children

Five foods you shouldn’t be feeding your children With new studies being released every day, it can be confusing knowing what you should or shouldn’t be feeding your children. We have rounded up five of the worst offenders to steer clear of. Do these studies and research help us or are they too intrusive and […]

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Three unique hobbies for your children to try

Three unique hobbies for your children to try It is becoming increasingly common for people to pursue their passions as a career. I enjoy saving money so when I was made redundant I made Ashleigh Money Saver as a hobby to keep me busy, it turned out to be a huge success so I took […]

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Kids Eat Free

Eating out can be expensive, unless there are ‘kids eat free’ offers on That can bring the cost right down Brewers Fayre My absolute favourite has to be Brewers Fayre breakfast where each paying adult gets 2 free kids to eat free. For £8.75 you get a full breakfast including your usual buffet full English as […]

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The problem with chicken pox parties

The problem with chicken pox parties There’s a new sort of party doing the rounds, and it won’t be one where you come away with a goody bag and a slice of cake. In fact, you may come away with something a little more undesirable – but for some parents, that’s what makes them the […]

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A Fireman Sam Episode Has Been Pulled For Religious Issues

A Fireman Sam Episode Has Been Pulled For Religious Issues A Fireman Sam episode has been pulled from Channel 5’s streaming site, as it shows a character standing and slipping on a page of the Qur’an. The episode shows one of the characters carrying a tray of drinks, then the slip on some papers. Whilst the […]

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The sneaky virus that is slapped cheek syndrome

The sneaky virus that is slapped cheek syndrome If you’ve got a school aged child, something you may have heard of is “Slapped Cheek Syndrome”. Don’t worry, there’s no violence involved – just a virus. Slapped Cheek gets its name from the most obvious symptom of infection – a bright red rash which appears on […]

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Imaginary friends: should parents be concerned?

Imaginary friends: should parents be concerned? It can be quite a shock to parents when a new member of the family suddenly arrives; one who seems to deserve extra food treats, who takes the blame for all that’s wrong or who has to join in with every family outing. It marks the arrival of the […]

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Pensioner puts boy in headlock on train

Pensioner puts boy in headlock on train The video has been widely circulated on social media The incident happened on a train to Manchester when two young boys 8 – 11 got on the train at Blackburn unaccompanied. The children were sitting with their feet on the seats and the pensioner went and asked the […]

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How to ensure your children are safe on their phone or tablet

How to ensure your children are safe on their phone or tablet The age at which children have access to a smartphone or tablet is dropping fast as they become a normal part of family life. Even games consoles – devices that parents think are safe such as the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita – […]

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How to cope with fussy eaters

How to cope with fussy eaters Whether this is ongoing or they are going through a faze, this should help make it a little easier. Whether children refuse specific types of foods or certain meals, fussy eating is a common occurrence amongst youngsters. For parents, mealtimes can turn into stressful affairs, and over time they […]

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How to get your children to sleep better

How to get your children to sleep better Getting children to go to bed and sleep through the night is one of the most common issues in parenting. Yet by following a few techniques and essential all round parenting advice, a good night’s sleep for your child needn’t be difficult to achieve. Here are some […]

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How to encourage your toddler to talk

How to encourage your toddler to talk My daughter could talk for England, she even talks in her sleep! She started talking pretty fast, whereas my son took a little longer to start talking. Every child develops at a different rate, and it’s easy to worry about when your toddler should be talking. If you’re […]

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Is Harry Potter Go on the way?

Is Harry Potter Go on the way? Harry Potter fans you may be in luck! Harry Potter fans are calling for their own version of the popular Pokemon Go. Pokemon Go allows you to use the GPS on your phone or tablet and you collect Pokemon characters. While not everyone is a fan, it does […]

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