Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

So what age do you guys think is appropriate for a kid to have a tablet for controlled tv time for example, like at family events when they are extremely tired or in a car what’s your opinion?

What’s everyone getting older boys around 11/12. I have no idea what to get my nephew. He wants super expensive stuff but his parents told me no 😂 so any options please 🙏🏽

Hi so we've not been big on buying lots of unnecessary toys and my LG has been totally fine & is doing great. I feel as if I need to invest in some interactive toys now - she's not had many ! What toys focussed on learning would you recommend. I am a SAHM & need a few which she can get on with by herself for 15 mi...

What do you do with your 15 month old, if your a stay at home mum?

We are doing a small 1st birthday party with few friends. Could I tell them that we prefer no toys as presents? Could I suggest a local playground voucher as idea? Does it sound bad or what ideas I could provide? We don't want to suggest anything expensive but we would like to avoid to have the house full or the sam...

Have you taken your 3 yr old bowling? Wondering if she's still too young Looking for some fun/different activities for over xmas

So like minimal prep and things they can eat easily themselves? We are all run down so my LG is off nursery and I'm working from home. How do you keep them entertained so you can concentrate at work?! 😂

I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance. My son is in his first year of preschool, and the past month we've been hearing from his teachers that he's not listening to them and being very defiant. He won't put his shoes or coat on, and refuses to even try. At home he's also become more defiant. He was sick a mon...

If you have climbing furniture for your little one out all the time, but other children are visiting and might be too big for it, should you put it away or leave it out? What about other toys which are for very little children?

How often do you have a kid-free evening to do whatever (eg. get dressed up and go out with friends, play sports, or maybe just a soak in the bathtub) My hubby goes for soccer once a week, for a couple of hours or so. I’m thinking it’s only fair I get some time to myself as well (even if it’s just a couple of hours...

I live by a school and driving home today I saw people lined up down the road an hour before school let out. This school is notorious for all the kids being gone within 10min of let out so why in gods name would you sit there for over an hour to get your kids!? Am I crazy for thinking that’s crazy?

Any ideas on how to entertain a very active 15 month old baby during a 3h flight please? 🫠any tips are appreciated

Is there anywhere around here? That you can just walk in and pay rather than having to join a 6 week course etc.

Hey mamas, any ideas on what toys or things to buy for a 10 year old boy. I already got him a phone(he broke it also) and some Pokémon balls, I don’t want to get him anything else electronic lol because he has broken his PS5 remote and his hoverboard over the past month, oh and his table 2 months ago 😫 he is on…

I'm really struggling with activities to do with my 5 month old. I'm doing the usual tummy time, independent play, talking, singing, reading etc but it gets so repetitive and his attention span can only handle about 5 minutes of each before he starts fussing. Wake windows are about 2 hours now so play time will only...

Completely random question - but does anyone have an ideas how I can make my babies / toddler look Christmas themed for their swimming lessons this weekend. I refuse to buy a Christmas costume, and none of them have hair so I can’t just add a Christmas bobble 🤦🏼‍♀️ any ideas welcome!

Asking only UK as I know in other countries it's more common to commute for over an hour whereas here that's not as common

Do you ever get bored or feel like you run out of entertainment for your child? I feel like a terrible mom some days because I feel like I don’t have enough entertainment for my child. Not a lot of toys, I try to avoid tv and the weather is crappy right now so we can’t do much outside. I feel like he gets bored he’s...

Personally I feel like kids should be additive to your life and not stop you from going places but recently I’ve noticed some people make weird comments or glances based on bringing my child out and about to plays, gastropubs, fancy restaurants, ballet, concerts and it’s been a tad demoralizing. So wanted to see gen...

He’s got some good bits but I need an idea for his main present off “santa” 🤦‍♀️😂 I’ve been looking for weeks and I can’t find nothing I think he’d play with or even use. Please help!!🙏🏻