Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

What are some helpful ways to encourage an almost 5 year old to clean her room? We've been trying to do 10 minutes a day. Or I try to get her to focus on like items.

When you send school supplies for your kid and the teachers puts everything in a big pot for all the students to use. Does that bother you or you don’t care ?

How are you keeping your toddler entertained all day?

Hey all, thinking of taking my daughter to the national space centre in Leicester (uk) on her 2nd birthday as she loves all things space and planets but wanted to know if anyone had been and could tell me if there is enough for a 2 year old to interact with or is it all just a bit too old for her? Thank you in adv...

So far I have jumbo connect 4 and maybe some balance things so toddler feels like they're walking on something instead of rocks

I had to sign an incident report yesterday when I picked my son up from school. He hit a classmate in the face with a toy and busted her lip. I’ve been getting reports for months now that he pushes the students who are smaller than him for toys from time to time. My son is a 16 month old only child. I am not sure th...

Has anyone got any holiday suggestions for a very active 17 month old? 😊

Has anybody found a great toy/toys that keep babies entertained independently? My baby only seems to be entertained if we are at a class, out and about or if I’m playing with her. She gets bored very quickly with the toys we have, but I don’t think they’re that engaging. I don’t want to spend a fortune on something ...

Initially I was thinking of restricting screens but that would only make him want them more so I'm reevaluating. How are you all managing screens? I have a 5mo so want to get into good habits so he's not overly fussed by screens in the future

My 7 month old doesn't stay entertained for more than 5 minutes. I need visuals to create longer play scenarios for her! Desperate mum here

Did you know every Saturday at 11am the Cherry Hill Barnes n noble does a free story time for kids n their parents. At the stage in the children’s book area of the store. The reader usually reads 3-4 books. It is a lot of fun. If you are ever looking for something to do with your little one come join us.

Hi! I am due in early June with our second baby! I'm looking into doing some hypnobirthing to prepare this time around. I'm looking for some recommendations for free courses I can listen to! I use spotify, so anything I can find on there would be great! Thanks!! ❤️

Hello all! My 2.5 year old was recently diagnosed. We have gotten a refurbished iPad to use for some educational content in the car to and from OT/SLP appointments. It’s a 45 minute drive one way. Suggestions for learning apps needed! Any shows that your children have enjoyed and maybe helped them mimic actions/wo...

My daughter has asked for these and horse figures but not sure if they are too mature x

We are going abroad with our baby boy for the first time and wondered if anyone could share their travel list/top items with me please? Our baby is generally quite unsettled/easily upset in new environments so I’m trying to plan carefully! Thanks 😊

What are some must have outdoor toys or playsets? I’ve been debating but want something I know he’ll play for a couple of years. We already have a water table, a slide, soccer goal. Debating on a sandbox? 😅

Hi Mamas, My baby is 1 year old and some days I just want to sit and let baby play independently. What are some ways to keep him busy without screens? I already have lovevery subscription but he’s bored of those toys now and for those toys I need to sit and play with him. He’s not quite able to turn book pages just...

My little one is 21 months and he's getting bored if miss rachel and Mr tumble are there any other shows anyone can recommend educational only. He has tv time in the afternoons and some evenings when I hav3 jobs to do

Hi! I'm looking for recommendations on sensory toys and activities for my 1 month old baby. I'm a FTM and I have no idea on how to help my child develop her senses and sensory skills! I've looked on Amazon for sensory toys sets but there are so many different ones I'm not sure which one is actually best! I'd love...

Any fun activities to do with 2.5 year old whilst staying at home? We've got lots of toys and things to use but looking for some fun ideas if anyone has any please? I find being at home so hard some days so really need to get us both busy and keep her away from asking to watch the TV 🤦🏼‍♀️