2013 The Best Films Of The Year… So Far
Aug 20 2013Feeling beaten down and obliterated by the blitzkrieg of summer movies? Well, just remember it’s just a couple of months left and we’re back to movies that don’t involve toys, brands and franchises. And one you should definitely put on your radar is Haifaa Al-Mansour’s Wadjda.
Childcare and the changing needs over time
Aug 19 2013
Finding the right childcare is a rollercoaster ride, it changes direction every few years as your child grows up, or a sibling comes along, and you have to rethink your childcare needs as different childcare is needed at different milestones in your child’s life.
Why choose a name for your baby from your family tree
Aug 18 2013Searching for that perfect name for your baby can be one of the most beautiful things that parents do before the new member of the family arrives. But the task isn´t always easy, as we want our children to have beautiful names but also names that symbolise something to us. Choosing a name from your family tree can be an adventure in itself. You could suddenly discover a wonderful name in your family history and turn it into something new. Forget the hours of brainstorming sessions with your partner, go back to your previous generations and let your imaginations run wild.
Royal Baby inspired products
Aug 17 2013The Royal Baby hysteria has started on 22 July 2013! Since that moment, we have been bombarded with emails featuring lots of quirky products inspired by the Royal Birth. Take a look at some of them!
Movement | Weekly Photography Challenge
Aug 16 2013This weekly photo challenge is deigned to complement our free online photography basics classes. Each week we will set a different theme and your homework is to go out and photograph a collection of images related to that theme.
You can start this challenge whenever you like and do the different themes in any order you see fit. Think of these challenges as a photography workout. Don’t just do them once and not revisit them. If you do start these challenges as you begin our online basics classes then in a few months why not revisit older challenges to see how much better a photographer you have become.
Escape the City this Summer: 3 Family-Friendly Rural Retreats
Aug 16 2013Planning to escape the city this summer? A great British retreat in the country could be just the thing for you – even if you are travelling with the kids. Contrary to popular belief, Britain’s stately homes are surprisingly well-equipped when it comes to catering for the little ones. According to Matt Lindley of HotelClub UK, ‘Many rural hotels offer facilities such as crèches, organised outdoor activities and baby listening services, meaning that parents can enjoy some time to themselves as well.’
If a rural break sounds up your street this summer, here are three kid-friendly hotels that combine the best of the British countryside with some thoughtful, family-oriented touches.
