Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

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).

Anyone else really struggling to entertain their baby? I feel like everything's so repetitive and he's getting bored all of the time. I feel guilty whenever he's awake recently because I simply don't know what to do with him or how to keep him engaged and entertained. I take him to baby play class every Tuesday mo...

What toys is everyone’s 1 year old’s loving? I need some inspo as I think my little one is getting bored of his toys

Hey mommas, I am a stay at home mom with a 13 month old. I have been trying to work on teaching her to share and not take things from other children. So far I have been redirecting her and explaining that those are not our toys. Let me know if I am on the right track and any tips that helped with your children. Tha...

We are moving in January. We unfortunately can’t afford to keep living in the area we are at now. Looking for a 1 bed 1 bath, in a pretty safe area that is kid friendly. Any recommendations? Our budget is $1100-$1200

What shows do your guys little ones watch? So far he’s only interested in Ms. Rachel and Mickey Mouse

I have a 2.5 year old and trying to see if I need to buy her a membership

Hi, Is there any Messy play classes for 8months plus around the Kingston area? Thanks, Lora

Can I have some stocking filling ideas for a 3 year old :) Not to heavy on trains and cars he's got millions

A. Keeping them safe from themselves B. Navigating emotional expression C. The constant need for food and activity D. It's all amazing and exhausting

I know it’s been asked loads before but what ideas have you all got for your coming up 2 year olds? In particular a girl. So far we have got her: Tonie box Interactive doll Matching card games (orchard games) Wooden jigsaws Easel Play doh kitchen Also on the list is Water doodle mat Balance bike Cleaning set ...

Very much sticking to the no screen time until she’s two for my little ones development. I can now recite ‘if I were an elephant’ from memory 😅 between dinner and bed time what are you guys doing with your little ones, she doesn’t yet play with toys.

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I’m really struggling for ideas for my 8 year old son (will be 9 at Christmas) Any suggestions will be very much appreciated 😩🙈 X

Why are teens embarrassed of everything?

How do people who both parents work from home deal with the kids being off ? I’m currently training for my new WFH job and my partner already works from home but I just feel awful for kids who are stuck in the house and will be the whole holidays, we don’t have a safe fenced in garden either so can’t even let them o...

Hey, I have a newborn baby boy only 8 days old so I know it’s quite soon to be doing baby classes I guess but can anyone reccomend some good classes I can go with baby and meet some other mamas too? And how long would you wait to take baby? Thankyou x

My kids school said that October 31 kids can wear pajamas if they want and they have been playing with pumpkins, apples and leaves 🍁 for the month of October.

Has anyone been to the Discovery Story Centre in Stratford? Is it worth it? Fun for a 2 year old?

What does everyone do to entertain their little ones when home all day? We switch through things to do but now his naps are shorter im finding it harder to think of things to do, especially when it's raining.

Hey does anyone have like a mini kitchen or supermarket play set on there kitchen? Or have any ideas of what I should get. I need something fun that keeps the boys occupied while I cook. Any ideas? And if your kids have a play kitchen do they actually use it? My boys are 16months.