Child

How a digital shutdown can help your child concentrate at school

How a digital shutdown can help your child concentrate at school The digital takeover has well and truly arrived. Most children will possess a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer, and in many cases, they will use each of these at least once a day. Digital devices such as these can be helpful when used […]

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Kids

The role of pocket money in teaching responsible money management

The role of pocket money in teaching responsible money management Debt is on the increase, and this generation of children is growing up with a different perspective on money than any preceding generation. Pay day loans, mortgage rates and credit cards are all part of daily advertising, and money is, apparently, readily available to meet […]

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Kids

How to make your kids supermarket superstars

How to make your kids supermarket superstars Very few parents relish the thought of heading out to the supermarket with young kids in tow. You can be as organised as you like, with your shopping list in your pocket, and your trolley coin ready for the ubiquitous wrestle to release the trolley, but if your […]

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Kids

Helping a child deal with bereavement

Helping a child deal with bereavement At some point in a child’s life, they’re likely to experience the death of a loved one, most usually a grandparent or a pet. Understanding death can be hard for a child, and how they react or cope often depends on their age. With all round parenting advice, support […]

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News

Getting the kids to read right!

Getting the kids to read right! E-reading devices have killed the book! The book is dead – long live the book! With the advent of Kindle and the e-reader – along with smartphones, iPads, Tablets and so on – the distinct pleasure of reading books looked set to join dining with dinosaurs as something kids […]

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News

Helping kids cope with parental divorce

Helping kids cope with parental divorce Experts reckon that over 40% of marriages end in divorce, with many children every year experiencing their parents splitting up. It can be an unsettling time for children of any age, and getting all round parenting advice at this time will be more important than ever. Breaking the news […]

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Money Saving

Kids Eat Free At Handmade Burger Co. All Summer

Kids Eat Free At Handmade Burger Co. All Summer If you haven’t been to the Handmade Burger Co. before, now is the perfect time to go. The Burger Co. has an offer you won’t want to miss if you want to go, but you also have children to pay for. All summer long, kids eat […]

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News

Schuh Sale

Schuh Sale If you’re going on holiday soon or just need a new pair of shoes, now is the best time to get some! Schuh are currently have an up to 50% off sale. Ranging from shoes to hats, there is a lot included in the sale. Men’s, women’s and children’s shoes and accessories are […]

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Competitions

WIN a Family Ticket to Alnwick Garden!

I’m giving away 10 family tickets to Alnwick Garden, so you can have a day out with the little ones for FREE! There’s so many fun activities to do with the kids this summer, from the magical Fairy Tale Trail to a day with Peppa Pig and her cheeky little brother George! For your chance […]

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Aldi Full School Uniform for only £4

Aldi Full School Uniform for only £4 Wow, this is fab! Get an Aldi full school uniform for only £4! From Thursday 14th July, Aldi’s school uniform range will be in stores, whilst stocks last. You can also pre-order the uniforms online from Thursday 7th July. Their uniform deal beats every other retailer hands down… Get a […]

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Days Out

10 things to do when the weather turns wet

10 things to do when the weather turns wet We all know that living in Britain we have to plan out activities around the weather, It’s never easy as even the weather man doesn’t seem to know what’s going on, so it’s always good to have something in reserve. Swimming. I know it’s ironic that […]

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Freebies

Free Lego Magazine

Do you have a Lego obsessed child? I know I do and he would love a free Lego magazine! When you sign up to the free Lego Club you will receive a free Lego magazine in the post. Considering most kids magazines set you back around £3.99 now (which is far too expensive in my […]

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BREAKING NEWS! English Schools WON’T now be forced to become Academies

The Education Secretary has announced that plans to make all English high schools become Academies to be scrapped Education secretary Nicky Morgan has confirmed that the Government is standing down on their decision to make all English schools into Academies in a huge u turn set to please a lot of parents and teachers across […]

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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online – What you can do today

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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