Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

My baby keeps trying to play with things in the house that are dangerous. Wires, fireplace, etc. Whenever I see him crawl towards it I tell him "no" and he finds it hilarious and grins/laughs at me then goes to carry on. So I say "no" again and pick him up, move him away and try to re-direct to his toys. But he beco...

Hi, does anyone know of anybody know of any nice baby classes in the area? I have a little girl of 6 weeks so looking for something nice for her to do to get her socialising 😊

Can you bring the osprey poco lite hiking pack on the plane or must it be checked?!?

My mum had a lovely idea to treat our family to a special Christmas experience by booking tickets to Lapland UK for us, my brother, and all the kids. However, because there were 10 of us, the booking had to be split, and unfortunately, she wasn’t able to secure tickets for me, my husband, and our little boy. Now, s...

Our usual one won’t be on after this week for the next 2 weeks due to the half term. But I like to have a weekly one to attend.

Hey my LO turns 2 in a month, does anyone have any ideas of what to get him I’m struggling he loves lighting McQueen but don’t just want to get him cars xxx

Hi what toys / activities do you have for outside now that the weather is getting nicer? We haven’t got anything yet so need to invest!

Is $3000 enough for 2adults 1toddler for spending and food money going for 7 days

I'm a FTM and my partner takes our one car to work Tuesday-Friday. I live in a small town and I am lucky enough to have a couple of nice walks nearby but there is only one baby group a week within walking distance, and not much to do in the town itself. Did anyone else experience this, and what did you do to relieve...

Just letting everyone know there's a new play area opened up in town that's ran by the council! There's an area they run actual groups, and then there's also a play area that's next to a load of tables that open monday-friday. You can take food and drink there too while the kids play. You access it upstairs in Middl...

Has anyone been to Lake Garda with a baby and toddler? Going in June with a 4 year old and 6 month old, just for 5 days. Wondering whether it's worth getting a hire car? Will be staying in Garda and would like to visit some other towns! Any hints/tips for visiting there with babies would be helpful, thank you!

Hey all, Has anyone got any suggestions for; I have a 6 month old and I’d like to spend more time with her in the garden however our garden is always very sunny. Are there any inflatable or any shaded play tent maybe someone could recommend please?

My LO didn’t have much screen time up until the age of about 2 then he started watching london red buses & london underground on youtube as he’s obsessed. I do want him to watch something other than this sometimes can everyone give good educational tv or opinions on bluey/ paw patrol/ miss rachel etc? Thank you

How do you keep a structured chore system with kids you only see every other weekend and a few school nights. I try not to enforce too many chores on school nights because it's already rushed with homework and dinner. I don't really want regular household chores or personal habits to be monetized, but I am happy to ...

My birthday is coming up. It’s a weekday and most friends and family are working. I want to do something to celebrate my birthday rather than just it just being another normal day. Any idea what I can do with a 3 year old and 10 month old?

I have been keen on planning holidays but we both totally forgot to factor in how long pass ports take 😂😅has anyone got 2 1 yet?? How long did it take?

I have 2 boys (18m and 5m) and if I'm on my own with them we stay home or just go for walks in the pram or to the park for my toddler to be able to "run" around a bit. Any suggestions for places to go with a toddler and a baby on your own? I think any place I could go I won't be able to manage on my own but at the ...

My sds grandma (moms side )is having a surprise bday party in June . The weekend of my daughter’s kindergarten graduation. Problem is they live 6 hours away and sd wants us to go . I think it’s nice that she still has an innocent mindset where she thinks she has a “happy” family where we can get along . We (husband ...

I want some ways of encouraging my daughters fine motor skills? What ideas do you have please

Can anyone please recommend places to take my toddler or activities to do on weekends around London (preferably north close to Barnet)? I always struggle to think of how to spend the day with my daughter as I don’t have many mum friends unfortunately 😖