Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

It’s going to be dark soo early now 😢 We were big fans of going to the park about 5.30pm to get any last drops of energy out… has anyone got any great ideas for active stuff to do at home that isn’t wrecking the house or watching TV 🤣🤣 My daughter doesn’t go to bed until 8.30pm at the earliest so these evenings…

I need some inspiration for my little girl for Christmas, she gets bored of toys or games really quickly. We’re forever buying something we think she’ll love, she plays with it for 10 minutes then doesn’t bother with it again! She loves being outside so maybe a climbing frame?

Loved role play only idea at moment is a toy kitchen and toy washing machine… any other suggestions please so hard to buy for I feel at this age 😅🩷

a) Strict limits are essential b) I prefer moderate screen time c) I’m flexible with screen time d) Screen time isn’t a major concern for me

Shout out to all the mummas awake at 5am instead of 6 am 🤣 Cbeebies hasnt even started yet!

The YouTube content is not what it used to be and a lot of young teenage careless boys and families who only care about making money, are making content labeled “for kids” but a lot of it is all nonsense and not teaching kids anything good. A lot of people are ABUSING this as a way to make money without caring about...

Do your kids take their shoes off at public parks?

Has anyone done an activity like this at this age? I read somewhere they would enjoy the visuals but just thought I’d see what others think!

Hi! What’s everyone getting their kiddos for Christmas? We have a 21st Dec birthday then Christmas and I’m struggling on what toys to get him! Any recommendations would be great! 🎁 For reference, I have an active boy who loves cars, trucks, animals, crafts and role play!

Hi my oldest daughter is turning 2 at the beginning of January and I’m looking for some good ideas places and themes

Hi - any recommendations for good Christmas activities for toddlers? Don't mind travelling a bit if it's worth it. We've done illiminate and the lights in Bute Park, and enjoyed that 🎄

For those due before the holidays are you changing your holiday plans since the baby will be here? How are you addressing this with your families? What has been there response? We have a lot of family that we like to spend Christmas with, but I’m hesitant to with a new baby, especially because my husband’s side has ...

Okay question I have Android phone and ATM ( this is gonna sound so stupid lol) I feel a little pressured by my sons teacher He is having a end of yr concert in a few weeks And she wants to send me the dance So he can practise at home I have no issue with that HOWEVER I need some program called " air drop" Whi...

We’ve been tv/screen free so far with our girl but we are trying to think of when/if to introduce. Expecting a second soon so feel it could be useful at times. But what I can’t wrap my head around is if you do screen time, they recommend 30mins a day. Does that really help or do most people do longer? Because I just...

What do your little ones like to play with

My partner has two other children that are not mine that come round on the weekend I’ve never treated them differently however one is 6 the other is 3 my little one is 17m every weekend they bring round toys that my little one is not allowed to touch however they are allowed to play with his toys. It’s getting to th...

I’m looking for some recommendations for toys for a nearly 2 year old boy. We’ve got a 7+ hour flight, so need a few ideas please

Looking after a friends child but rarely see him.

We are currently on holiday with our 6 month old - fly home tomorrow. & I just came on to say, if you’re wanting to go away but you’re worried just do it! I had severe anxiety before we came out, even during the flight about what I had or hadn’t packed. Would she be okay? Etc She’s slept better than at home, has...

Half term week, no groups on, solo parenting with a 10 month old. What on earth are people doing all week? Where can I take him without it costing a fortune?! Just need to get out for an hour or so each day. (Not walks as we do that anyway everyday to walk the dog).