Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

Basically we decided to do a trip to Miama (from UK) for a holiday with hubby and our toddler. We’ve been to the US before and had a blast. But several people have made comments about it not being a good time, and how it’s not safe etc. When I’ve asked why they get into a whole script about Trump but honestly I have...

I’m taking my 3 year old for her first holiday soon, what are must haves to bring? We have to cram mine and her stuff into one suitcase max 23kg. And what CHEAP lightweight prams do you recommend? Lastly how do you go about pushing a pram and suitcase! I’m overthinking it entirely😅

Can anyone recommend any good baby sessions? I want to start attending classes and I am willing to drive too! Theres only one class by my house and its 10am bit difficult to get out the house at times to get down to it.

If your child's birthday is on a day that they would usually be at daycare, if you were able to book that day off, would you take them out for the day and spend it together, or send them in anyway?

Hi guys I’m new to Southhampton and would love and appreciate any suggestions on where to take a 1 year old! Any fun places baby friendly for tomorrow (Tuesday) for me and my partner to take her out to. Thank you

What are people doing with their little ones except eat sleep cuddle repeat? We do tummy time, go for walks, read books, use black and white contrast toys and play on play mat. Will be going to local baby groups soon but just feel like I’m not doing enough we the him currently (he’s 7 weeks)

My husband is upset with me. Our toddler is almost three and she is very bright. My husband is upset that I’ve haven’t been teaching her to reads. He believes she would be reading two letter words right now if I had been actively teaching her. Right now she has books memorized. For example when we read I will say t...

Hi mummies, my baby girl turns one in a week and I'm moving to Manchester today. I'm a single mum so in the day it will be just me and her. I don't know the area well. Does anyone have any recommendations for what I could do with her first birthday ? Thank you x

Anyone know of any low cost activities for me and my toddler to go to? He’s 2 and very active, feel like I do the same things all the time. Any suggestions would help, thank you x

Was thinking to get my girl these on Vinted for her bday. Could someone pls recommend me some age appropriate brands, I’m clueless

I have been gifted crayons and felt tip markers but scared to use them regularly. What’s the best ‘mess free’ way to encourage my 15 month old to colour or use pens? I’ve seen some crayola kits and also LCD screens for drawing. I don’t want to keep buying paper, but if that’s better for development then I will buy...

Worried my little boy gets bored 😅 we use the play mat, tummy time, read books, go for walks and sing. Just worry on days where we can’t go for walks because it’s too rainy and he’s in the same room pretty much all day..

Does anyone have experience with their kids at either stagecoach or rainbows or even both and can give a recommendation? I want to start my 4yo daughter on another class (she already does swimming) but not sure which would be better. Thanks

Thinking about enrolling my son into gymnastics. There’s a gym real close to our home that offers it for children of walking age to 12. Was wondering what other things our Nov toddlers are up to

My uncle passed away. This will be my first funeral I’ll be attending since becoming a mom. The funeral is a 2 hr drive from where I live. Is it inappropriate to bring my 1 yr old(16 months) to the funeral( catholic mass and burial)? Should I go alone? I’d prefer if my husband could be there with me but not sure if...

what the heck are we having our one year olds doing? i’m going insane. he needs to be occupied 24/7 but he’s in the putting everything in his mouth stage. flipping everything upside down stage. spilling everything out stage. tantrums left and right. he’s not standing or walking yet, and he’s not old enough to “help”...

Hello ladies.. is there any walking group, or can we arrange one to do some walking while the kids are in school? If you don't work, like me, we can do it every day/ morning.. or anyone who wants to join me in the gym? I am moving back to Hackney in the next few days, and I really want to start thinking about me. Th...

?? Im due in 3 weeks and i have a 15 month old how yall do it?

Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations to any play groups or activities I can take my 20 month old son to on Mondays and Fridays in or around Burnley. Looking to make some mum friends as I've recently moved back to the area. Thanks ☺️🖤

Hey! I’m new to Manchester and looking for some park/greenery to start going for walks to keep active in my last trimester. I’m in swinton but open to any decent parks or areas to walk.