Autumn Garden: Boy playing in leaves

Get the kids outside to understand Autumn

Watch our video featuring Kate Lewthwaite who explains the science behind the changes Britain’s natural environment goes through at this time of year – from leaves changing colour, to the migration of certain species of birds and even the ripening of our favourite berries It’s that time of the year again, the leaves are falling from the trees, the first of the conkers have hit … Continue reading Get the kids outside to understand Autumn

Clarke Tin Whistle

The benefits that children gain from playing an instrument

Learning to play a musical instrument is not only fun for children, it also benefits them academically, emotionally and socially, making it a fantastic hobby for them to pick up. Plus, with so many different musical instruments to choose from, it is a hobby that does not need to be expensive and is suitable for children from as young as 2 years old. Memory and … Continue reading The benefits that children gain from playing an instrument

Vegan Halloween Recipe: Raw Witches Fingers

Raw Witches Fingers: Recipe

With Hallowe’en upon us, we’ve found a perfect witchy recipe to make with your kids to get them in the mood for some (healthy) trick or treating! These Raw Witches Fingers are vegan friendly too! Raw Witches Fingers  Makes 16 fingers Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 5 California Prunes 3 dates 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp water (optional) pinch of salt ¼ … Continue reading Raw Witches Fingers: Recipe

Sonic Boom: No Robots Allowed

Sonic Boom – No Robots Allowed: Children’s TV Review

It’s Sonic as you’ve never seen him before! The speedy blue hedgehog gets a new look in this comedy adventure series that follows him battling a familiar foe, in SONIC BOOM. This set of episodes sees some unexpected love advice from a surprising source, a head-to-head robot battle and the unexpected and shocking return of a familiar face that even has Dr. Eggman quivering in … Continue reading Sonic Boom – No Robots Allowed: Children’s TV Review

The Christmas Toy Forecast

Shhhh, I know we usually promise not to mention Christmas until after Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night, but it seems from my Facebook feed that there are a lot of parents out there already getting sorted in time for Christmas. Parents are ensuring that they get in early in order to secure their children the latest and greatest gadgets, gizmos, and toys. If you’re looking to … Continue reading The Christmas Toy Forecast

California Prunes Panda Scones: Recipe

We know most kids would do anything for a sugar hit. So it’s always a challenge for parents to pack a lunch that contains treats that are healthy, tasty and 100% naturally sweet and nutritious at the same time. My own children have just declared their desire for packed lunches at school – the thought of which fills me with dread. I love the simplicity … Continue reading California Prunes Panda Scones: Recipe