Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

What’s the general consensus on toddler reins? Any opinions greatly appreciated

My 2 year old runs off all the time, I know generally as a rule toddlers will run off but how do I stop it? For example we went to the library he was interested in the books for all of two seconds then would just run around, (which I wouldn’t mind if he stayed in the kids section but this was the whole library) I w...

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Hey 👋🏼 does anyone know of any local baby classes? I'm in Blackrod and looking to start some next month when my baby is 6+ weeks, desperate to get out & about to meet other local mamas ...

I feel like as my little one gets older he’s getting less interested in his toys n I think the main issue is that he’s getting bored of them. But what toys would you recommend for a 21 month old with suspected autism?

Anyone know of any toddler friendly UK holiday/short trip destinations? Ideally somewhere not too far from the London region! Somewhere that would be suitable for a 2 year old. Even if it’s just somewhere with play parks, some form of a pool area, outdoor areas for exploring and/or zoo/farms etc. Thanks! X

How do you guys handle screen time in a blended, screen loving family? I am really big on limiting screen time for my little girl, but my husband is like addicted to having the TV on and being on his phone. He doesn’t see the big deal in either of them. That plus we also have older boys who are big gamers. How do yo...

Does anyone have any suggestions for baby classes?

Any holiday essentials you wouldn’t be without going on holiday? We travel end of april to tenerife with our little girl who will be 7 months. What do we all need for a smooth trip?

My son is 2 and I’ve noticed my son likes a lot of what others would call “girl” things. I think it’s cute and want him to do what he likes but I’m worried when he goes to school he’s going to get bullied for it. Right now he likes mostly girly shows, playing with babies, he likes “make up” (he has a clean brush w...

My son has been getting in trouble lately and shows no remorse for it. Has anyone else dealt with that or have any advice? We are out of ideas on how to address it. For example, he took a balloon out of the prize drawer in class and when his teacher questioned him on it stating that was stealing, he acted like he di...

This is a little embarrassing because my boys are so happy but I feel like I’m a rubbish mum all because I don’t read to them at night! I’m dyslexic and I really struggle to read - but I always remember me my brother grabbing our beanbags as kids before bed and our parents reading to us and we were so engrossed in...

My son is having a birthday party end of this month and hes asked if a little boy who uses a wheelchair can come, it was going to be a bouncy castle/dancing party but does anyone have any ideas on activities the little boy can do so he wont feel left out?

I need help. Flying to Spain next month only for the weekend with Ryanair. Do I need to pay for more luggage?

My daughters does dress as a book character but also the option to come in pyjamas, yet it seems more and more schools are moving away from costumes because of the stress and cost to parents.

Abit of a strange one! I am in the process of writing letters to my little boy for special occasions or emotional times (as a just in case if im never there) but i wanted peoples input on what occasions or moments in his life that i could write for.

Really struggling mentally with a 2 year old and 2 month old so suggestions would be great as my brain won’t allow me to think. I think trying to get out 2x a week for some fun with them both would really benefit us all

I need help with gift for my nephew. He is turning 1 soon. What can I get him for a gift? Any suggestions 🤔.

We love Blaze and the Monster Machines because if the new science, math, and vocabulary he is learning! Does anyone have suggestions on other educational shows like this?

Anyone else’s child play out what they’re watching on tv 😂 my son watches Toy Story ALOT and when it’s on he will copy what the characters are doing. His favourite part is when woody and buzz fight and he will come up to me and pretend to be woody and I have to be buzz - he’s definitely a boisterous boy! 😂