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Articles & Expert Guides on Children's Activities

Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Children's Activities

31 Rainy Day Activities for Kids of All Ages

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Tassia O'Callaghan

May Half Term 2025: Where Kids Eat Free (or for Just £1) Across the UK ✨

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Phoebe Corcoran

Solitary Play: The Secret to Raising Independent Kids?

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Tassia O'Callaghan

Kids Eat Free 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Easter Holiday Savings in the UK 🌟

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Phoebe Corcoran

12 Associative Play Activities Your Toddler Will Love

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Tassia O'Callaghan

Things to Do in Cincinnati with Kids

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Taylor Terry

7 Fun Things to Do in Miami with Kids

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Ailin Muniz

5 Things to Do in Orlando with Kids

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Gabby Brown

How to Talk to Kids About Juneteenth in 2024: 12 Ways to Celebrate

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Tassia Agatowski

32 Preschool Activities to Keep Your Toddler Busy for Hours

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Tassia O'Callaghan

205 Mother’s Day Cards Messages to Make Her Day

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Keshia Sophia Roelofs

How Long is Summer Break?

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Tassia Agatowski

19 Children’s Books About Diversity

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Keshia Sophia Roelofs

27 Egg-citing Easter Basket Ideas for Kids

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Alicia Wallace

How to Plan a Birthday Party Your Child Will Love

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Peanut

20 Great Games for 3-Year-Olds

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Deborah Vieyra

60 Rib-Tickling Riddles for Kids

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Alicia McCormick

When is Grandparents’ Day?

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Peanut

18 Best Outdoor Toys for Toddlers

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Tassia Agatowski

Chinese New Year for Kids: 10+ Fun Facts

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Peanut

From the community

Holiday tips NEEDED!

I am going to Spain in June with my (will be) 12mo and 4yo. I haven’t been abroad in ages and never with the babies so I’m looking for some useful tips and tricks people have picked up that will make life a little easier.

We are in a hotel room at an all inclusive family friendly hotel. The 12mo is still really reliant on formula and doesn’t sleep well on the go.

Any tips are greatly appreciated

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Baby classes for full time workers

Do any baby classes run at weekends? 10 months

Back at work and miss them

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Birthday presents for 1 year old

I’m stuck on what to buy for my little boy who will be turning 1 next week. Can anyone give me some ideas/tell me what you got?

Thanks

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Walking

This was my walk today will it count to any weight lose? I’m trying to walk everyday!

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Holiday essentials

I’m going to Cyprus soon with my daughter who will be 14 months. What are some essentials? It will be hot! Does anyone have a list or checklist that they have used x

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Days out with toddler & baby

Hi , I’m looking for places and things to do with my children. Don’t mind travelling but nothing more than 2 hours away.

Can be anything like swimming , parks , farms , zoo’s , or any events

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Summer Fun with little ones

Heyy, where is everyone taking there kids this summer in and out of philly?

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How much time do you spend PLAYING with your 1 year old? Not taking care of basic needs. No distractions!!

Actual time spent playing, reading, singing, etc. Not time spent feeding, nursing, putting down for a nap, or taking care of basic needs. And time you aren’t on your phone, doing chores, or doing a project/task/hobby.

Are we doing this? Or just incorporating fun and love into basic needs + life’s tasks?

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Trike or balance bike for a 3 year old?

Hi my daughter turns 3 year old next month. She’s never had a bike or a trike. Shall I get her a trike or a balance bike? What’s the difference between them? At what age would she be able to start practising to ride an actual bike?
I need a foldable one that I can take around with me.

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Birthday present

Could anyone suggest smallish presents that would make a good gift for a 1 year old? My son (and I) have been invited to a friends daughters 1st birthday. We’ve not known them very long so not sure of any particular likes, and I’ve asked her mum a couple of times but she hasn’t been able to suggest any ideas.

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