Elmer’s Big Farewell Weekends begin this Friday 2 September
Say Farewell to Elmer and his colourful friends at Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail special Farewell Weekends this September! See them all in the amazing gardens at Antrim Castle Gardens – […]
Study predicts 1 in 3 spend £100+ per child on back-to-school items
54% of parents expected to spend more this year on school uniform and accessories – research reveals More than 1 in 3 anticipated spending over £100 or more per child […]
Screen free ideas for family downtime
As we approach the end of summer, it can be easy for the family to veg on the sofa or fall into screen time at the evenings and weekends. Here […]
Back to school? Dont miss out on up to £2,000 towards childcare.
As millions of children go back to school this autumn, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to not miss out on up to £2,000 a year towards their […]
Create a successful summer bedtime routine for your child
HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER BEDTIME ROUTINE FOR YOUR CHILD Summer is a wonderful season, with longer days offering up more time as a family to create fun and […]
All to play for this Playday!
Today, Wednesday 3 August, is national Playday. This day for play is celebrated across the UK with children, families and communities coming together to enjoy a day of fun. This […]
Summer tips to keep the kids amused and stay cool
Make a den in the garden to stay out of the sun for a little while and have fun reading a book together – a fun bright coloured story from […]
Tesco is the latest to offer free kids’ meals during cost of living crisis
Tesco announced today it is offering free children’s meals with any purchase at its supermarket cafes during the school summer holidays to help families struggling with the cost of living […]
Four reasons to get kids into gardening this summer
You’ll know the physical and mental benefits of horticulture if you’re cultivating your own garden. But did you know many of these also cross over to children – and there […]
NI school uniform grant review should include “ceiling price”
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister confirmed this week that a review of the Uniform Grant and free schools is underway to ensure they “are available to support the most vulnerable children […]
More than a quarter of children attempt weight loss
Research published today shows more than a quarter of children try to lose weight and that an increasing number of kids at a healthy weight are making slimming attempts. The […]
Cool down at WWT Castle Espie
With the heat rising across the country, let the cooling wetlands of WWT Castle Espie help bring your temperature down. While the kids play, make the most of shady walkways […]
