Make Your Own Fun: Over 140 Boredom-Busting Games and Activities for Children! [Book] by Josie Curran is the perfect book for the summer and beyond filled with amazing games and activities to do at no cost. This treasure trove of games and activities is a wonderful reminder of a time before television, when children made their own entertainment.
In the 70s when television was not yet so…
Nearly half of working parents admit to dreading the start of the school summer holidays, a study reveals today. Difficulties juggling work and childcare and having to entertain their kids for six weeks mean millions of parents aren’t looking forward to the long stretch ahead.
• 42% of parents feel the school summer holidays are too long
• Three weeks and three days in, the majority of…
Enjoy the ultimate Chelsea FC experience by attending one of fantastic Chelsea Soccer Schools this summer!
Chelsea FC Soccer Schools are a great introduction to the game, the club and its unique coaching philosophies for boys and girls of all abilities aged between 3 and 15 years old. FA qualified coaches are always on hand to inspire, encourage and share their passion for the beautiful…
We can all be part of this exciting summer 2012 (except for the weather!) and here are 50 suggestions to make the most of it (without emptying your pockets).
1. Line the streets and dress up your area to celebrate the Olympic Torch Relay. london2012.com/linethestreets
2. Garden for the Games: Run window boxes down your street in red, white and blue. Plant golden marigolds or get the neighbours…
Well, a lot of us mums are going (or will soon go) with their children to concerts (or at least I would) that totally appeal to them and less to us. Let’s try to understand why young children and teenagers love Justin Bieber.
This is not rocket science, really. Justin Bieber is really a handsome child (if I was a teenager I would definitely fancy him!), he can sing, dance, he is famous and…
There are plenty of FREE Olympic events that do not require tickets where you can get quite close to some of the world’s top athletes. All FREE events are taking place away from the Olympic Park in the east end of London.
Olympic Games
27 July – 12 August 2012
Paralympic Games
29 August – 9 September 2012
www.getaheadofthegames.com
This is an excellent website for info…
The Olympic Torch Relay is amazing to get us all into the Olympic spirit. Follow the torch at the official site
www.london2012.com/torch-relay and read an exclusive story written by one of of London dadpreneur who was inspired by the Olympic Games to create this story for his curious boy.
You can find this story at page 34 of our latest Jubilympic magazine…
New research recently revealed that British families are stuck to the sofa, with two thirds (68 per cent) of family time being sedentary.
The survey conducted by UK retailer Argos, shows British families spend an average of twelve hours together a week yet eight hours of this time are spent sat down.
Television is the biggest family entertainer, with a quarter of parents defaulting to the box…
A third of parents regret giving their children games consoles, mobile phones and computers, a study reveals today. Having not known life without the internet and technology, parents fear their children are so used to the immediate gratification of digital devices that they are lacking key interpersonal skills such as patience and social and communication skills that develop from taking part in…
Six glorious weeks of freedom might sound like a dream come true, but research from weight management company, MoreLife, reveals that the school holidays are turning into a very real nightmare, posing a serious health risk to 4.3 million children across the UK.
A third of British children (33%) will fall victim to ‘Summer Sofa Syndrome’ this year, with some putting on up to half a stone…
