Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

Hey does anyone follow a schedule with a 4 and 1 year old. I’d love to pick your brain I think I have an idea but I’d love to talk.

Hi all, so my lil one is 7 months now and he has so much energy! He constantly wants to be doing stuff but gets bored so easily. I’ll put him on the floor and he’s happy for like 10/15 minutes then I’ll join him and that’s another 15 mins or so then use the jumperoo, go outside for a walk, have cuddles, read, watc...

Because he puts everything in his mouth, I've held off doing anything like this Is he still too young?

My friend invited me for a vacation next month but I’m torn 😩 my grandmother said she would babysit in my home

My son just can not do them, and I don’t know if he should be able to by now.

Mommas, let me know what ideas you have to celebrate your soon-to-be two year old! Theme? Activities?

How are we keeping our babies entertained?? Feel like my baby is getting bored of his play mat

Hey fam, I’m thinking of starting my LO on writing, identifying alphabet and phonics as I feel like nursery are a bit behind. Did you do embossed drawing or an app on the tablet or a particular product or just left it to colouring in books or teachers, or something else? Just want to make sure my LO is picking it ...

Hi has anyone been to lanzarote and done really good excursions. What is a must do for 3 days with kids please.

Does anyone have any ideas on what I can get my little boy for his birthday he will be 3?? He doesn’t really like toys toys if that makes sense doesn’t really play with them how they should or at all??? He absolutely LOVES numbers, letters, books etc. feel like I’m running out of ideas on what to get him pls any ide...

I saw an American lady have a baby grow where the socks can be folded up during play so that the baby learns to crawl better or have some sensory input. Do you guys know if these exist in the UK? I wanted to get some for the summer

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?

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