family life & travels
Playgrounds aren’t just about entertainment – they’re a key part of a child’s development. From confronting danger with climbing structures to social skills garnered by interaction in a play environment, playing outside helps children grow. Natural playgrounds and adventure playgrounds, built using wood, stone, sand and water, are a growing trend thanks to their sustainability
Creativity and imagination are essential skills in everyday life. They are the key to help you solve most problems and to keep yourself entertained for hours. But, like most skills, they don’t appear by magic. You need to train for them, and that training begins in the childhood years. It’s your role and the role
One of the best things about carrying your smartphone or tablet around with you wherever you go is that you have instant access to anything you want or need: personal contacts, news items, directions and whatever else helps you get through your day. But don’t forget to have a little fun with your devices! Games are
If you haven’t heard that we have a National Jigsaw Day, then were have you been? A Wiltshire based jigsaw company, Wentworth Wooden Puzzles, founded the day. They want more and more people to get involved and celebrate the benefits of getting lost in a puzzle. If more of us can ditch our gadgets every
Being a mum is rewarding, but it’s also a lot of hard work. And everyone who is one will tell you that, although they’re a mummy first, they’re not just someone’s mother. Mums have their own lives too, with hobbies, likes and dislikes, and plenty of emotions. Sometimes it can feel like being a mum
