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How to develop a mobile app from scratch

Building an app from scratch can be overwhelming if you don’t know how to do it. Surely you have ever come up with a great idea for an app, but when it comes to carrying it out, the questions begin. Where do I begin? How long will it take? That is what we are going to talk about in this article. Here are 9 steps so you can create an app from scratch. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay  To…
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Three perfect outdoor adventures with kids

Getting outside is incredibly beneficial to both our overall health and our mental health.  Just being outside lowers the stress hormone cortisol and can ease and possibly protect against anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. In addition, it can boost our vitamin D levels, give our eyes a beneficial break from screen time, clear our lungs, and improve our blood pressure and heart…
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Summer of Disney+

Disney+ invited London Mums to an afternoon of rooftop revelry and entertainment at Pergola Paddington to celebrate a summer of new and unmissable titles available on the service.  The Disney Plus event was set in a lovely outdoor location that included an array of small restaurants and games for children.   We…
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Teach your kids the power of charity with Race For The Cure 2021

Keeping fit has been so important this year especially since the children were being home schooled and enjoyed their daily session with Joe Wicks (The Body Coach).  This year there is a new fundraising event taking place called Race For The Cure 2021. This event can involve anyone and everyone it shows a community spirit and teaches our families the importance of supporting charities. Why not…
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Important home arrangements to make if you are planning for travel

Travel is essential for the mind, body and soul particularly now that we have been in isolation for such a long time. Nevertheless, travel also comes with many responsibilities, and a big one is protecting your home and belongings while you are away. Whether it is a two-week trip, a month or a much longer travel plan, there are plenty of arrangements you will need to make back home to ensure for a…
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How wall art can transform our living space and support our wellbeing

Throughout the pandemic we have appreciated the importance of the arts on our wellbeing. What would have happened to us during lockdown without artistic entertainment – Netflix, music, creative activities. Personally, I have felt that I should treat my home like a temple so I have surrounded myself with artwork. Let’s face it! Art enriches our lives and boosts our wellbeing. A simple…
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Four outdoor sensory activities to try with your kids this Summer

This Summer, you might be looking for fun things to do with your children. But what if these activities could play a key role in their development too? In this article, I share my tips for planning more sensory play. As a parent, you’ve probably heard a lot about sensory play. The idea behind it is that activities which encourage children to use more of their senses, including touch, may be…
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Things for families to do together as the UK lockdown eases

As part of the process to find our place in the post pandemic world and heal from reintegration anxiety, there are things for families to do together as the UK lockdown eases. Here are great tips by Laura House, parent, early years expert and Education Lead at tiney.  Embrace change as a natural part of life  Over the last year we’ve all experienced extreme change. Our routines have been…
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Six hobbies that teach kids valuable skills

Hobbies are more than just a fun way to pass the time – they can be a great opportunity to teach your children important life skills. Play underpins academic learning and it’s just as fundamental to their development in terms of creativity, critical thinking, language and emotional intelligence.  Here are six hobbies that will enable our kids to have fun while also learning valuable…
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Spring activities to make us all feel good including nature arts and crafts ideas

It’s Spring! There usually are two spring false starts: one is on the 1st March (which coincides with the meteorological start of spring) and the other one on 21st March (which is the so-called astronomical start of spring). By the 22nd of March it’s guaranteed Spring and the weather is good enough to spend more time outside or in the garden. The warmer weather is uplifting and the sights and…
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