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There is more to children’s playtime than just somewhere fun for them to be with their friends and letting off steam, it is also vital to develop children’s physical strength, coordination and balance, alongside opportunities for children to learn and develop other aspects: ...

Not too long ago when we were little kids, the mere knowledge that it was finally summertime again sent us into a state of delirium as our heads filled up with excited thoughts of all the mischief we’d now be able to get up to under the sun. You tend to look forward to just being able to jump into the pool and make a proper water bomb, or head to the beach to experience summer the best way we knew how. You only need to look at the printed photographs some of us still have of...

“Hold my hand, come on sweetie, quick, there’s a car coming, look, OK now look both ways, annnnnd is it safe? Yes. OK keep holding mummies hand darling until we’ve reached the other side, now we can cross safely…well done, good work.” Welcome to the school run. Almost every kid in town is treated to their own personalised rendition each morning. Wouldn’t it be useful to have a top five road safety tips to teach your little tyke? There are many more...

Today, most parents praise their children for every little thing they do. It’s far different from the early generations, where parents hold back commending their kids as they prefer to show their tougher side. ...

Almost all parents feel that their family could be closer. Whether your children have large age gaps, work has begun to take over the lives of one or more family members, or you are dealing with issues like addiction or illness, it’s never too late to make changes that will unify and strengthen your family. ...

The 21st birthday is a big one, which I don’t need to remind anyone reading this, as they will remember theirs. I spent mine at my own party hungover, because my uncle had force-fed me flagons of cider the night before. Your 18th is when everyone tells you your now an adult and many of the shackles of youth are lifted from you, however I guarantee it’s not until 21 that you start to believe people when they tell you you’re an adult (for man-babies like my brother, it can...

Are you looking for options in building your family? Is getting pregnant not an option? There are many solutions now to family planning, especially with the advancing technologies today. Surrogacy has become a popular choice for couples who have difficulty getting pregnant to grow their families. Today there are 9 children born in every state every year thru surrogacy. Like all other options, you should carefully take into account the importance of knowing all the details before...

Christmas shopping is a huge hassle. When you hit the stores this year, you will likely find the experience a huge stress. What makes Christmas shopping even more difficult than it should be is not knowing what to get people. We all have somebody in our life who is impossible when it comes to presents. Sometimes it feels as though finding the right gift for that person is a nightmare. Why not think outside the box? Not all presents are material items. In fact, some of the best...

It’s that time of year again – the dreaded summer holidays! With six whole weeks to try and keep your kids entertained, it can feel like an impossible and stressful task keeping them active. ...

Loving your kids unconditionally is one of the best feelings in the world. But without a proper way of demonstrating it to them, the feeling won’t translate well. In order words, you need to communicate it to them in a way they’re capable of understanding, and sometimes, this does not involve the standard means of communication (aka. verbal language). So what are 7 great ways express how much you love your kids? Let’s find out! ...