#GOindoors – Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives
Retail giant GO Outdoors has temporarily re-branded and launched a video urging consumers to stay at home and protect the NHS, with the Met office predicting warmer and drier weather this weekend and...
View Article*Guest Article* – How to choose the best dog for children
If you’re thinking of getting a family dog, it’s really important that you put lots of thought into it to make sure that you choose a dog that’s perfect for your family.
View Article5 fun outdoor activities to do with children
If your children love spending time outdoors, try out these fun outdoor activities together, including chalking, sketching and more.
View Article5 ideas for outdoor water play
Any outdoor space, whatever the size is a major advantage will children because it means they can play with water in the sunshine. Here are a few ideas.
View ArticleA Guide to Caring for Elderly Parents
Caring for elderly parents is something that many people take on as their parents’ grow older. Our parents give us so much while we’re growing up, and there comes a time when that 'debt' must be...
View ArticleTop Tips to Keep Your Kids Entertained During Lockdown
For all of us, 2020 has started with an unexpected twist. Typically for this time of year, the weather is getting warmer and the nights are lasting longer, but our doors and plans are remaining firmly...
View ArticleHOME SCHOOLING DURING COVID-19: WEEK 5
Last week of the Easter holidays here this week, so we've eased off on the formal work and learning and opted to spend as much time outside as possible.
View ArticleHOME SCHOOLING DURING COVID-19: WEEK 7
We've been working our way through the various tasks set by school again this week. For the little boys that means uploading their work via the See Saw App, and for the older children, via the online...
View ArticleSpreading positive messages
Everyone could do with some positive messages at the moment I think. It can get very difficult for so many people when lots of things seem a bit hopeless.
View ArticleHOME SCHOOLING DURING COVID-19: WEEK 8
It's week eight on the Coronacoster - how are you all doing? Crisis schooling certainly has it's ups and downs doesn't it. I've generally found that the lower I set my expectations at the start of the...
View ArticleGetting cosy or keeping cool? Loungewear for all year around
Loungewear is the default right now for so many people in lockdown. Whilst on the whole we've been really lucky with the weather and we've had some really high temperatures, we've also had temperature...
View ArticleNETGEM TV CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
As we begin half term, here is a list of ideas put together by Netgem TV to make your family time watching TV much more worthwhile.
View ArticleThings to do with children during quarantine
Whilst restrictions begin to ease up across the globe, there are still millions of children off school and nursery, meaning parents still need to educate and entertain. Here are a few ideas.
View ArticleHiking with children: what helps?
Do you enjoy walks as a family? Thinking about taking this to the next stage and increasing the length or difficulty of the walks perhaps? Plan out your route, pack up those backpacks and get hiking.
View ArticleMoel Famau with kids: North Wales Highlights
Moel Famau is the highest hill within the Clwydian Range and the highest point of the county of Flintshire in Wales. The hill lies on the boundary between Denbighshire and Flintshire. It's a great...
View ArticleBack to school during COVID-19: week one
So how is back to school going for you all with this new normal? It certainly feels quite different this year doesn't it?
View ArticleChristmas Ideas Your Kids Will Love
Finding ways to entertain your teenage kids whilst keeping the younger ones happy at Christmas can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to making the right decisions on traditions and...
View ArticleChildren in Lockdown
2020 and now 2021 have been very different for everyone. For children, this has meant that everything they know as the norm has altered and there is now a 'new normal'.
View ArticleHacks for busy mums: being your future friend
As a mum, life is busy. Over the last twelve months we've had to add in home-schooling to an already rammed week full of other responsibilities. Mums who rarely have any time alone, have had even less...
View Article0800PHONEHOME – your peace of mind in an emergency
0800PHONEHOME is the brand new service that is here to help in tricky situations. Especially designed for teens and tweens, this could be the family insurance parents have been looking for.
View Article3 tips for holiday planning
Holidays are a hot topic for families, despite many of us having to cancel and rearrange them multiple times due to COVID-19. Family holidays have to match everyone's needs, stay within a budget, fit...
View Article*WIN* Horrible Histories the game: Test your knowledge of the gruesome past
Now it's time to try your luck at winning a copy of this game for your family. Just complete the easy Gleam widget below to enter. UK entrants only!
View Article5 Reasons To Move Your Family Abroad
It’s very easy in life to think that where you are born and currently live is where you will stay forever. That doesn’t have to be the case. Instead, what you could do is move your entire family abroad...
View ArticleSpace-Making Tips for Christmas Guests
If it’s your turn to host your family Christmas this year we’ve got a few tips and tricks to help you squeeze more space out of your home, so everyone has a wonderful time.
View ArticleMaking bath and shower time FUN
Bath and shower time can be quite stressful for parents. Whilst the process of baths and showers for children changes over time as children grown up and become more independent, this can remain a time...
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