Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

I have 4 bonus kids who range from 17,13,9 and 7. I've been in their loces for 4 years and the 13 year old and I struggle to get along/connect. *I've treis to do things in the past but he wouldn't have much to do with me then* Any ideas on some things I could do with him to connect/get a better relationship with h...

Does anyone elses child not have any interest in toys? My boy is 3 and he just will not play with any toys! I get them all out I try and sit with him show him what to do. He runs off or just sits on the sofa day dreaming. He is obsessed with his tablet and watches things on there or plays games. But when he doesn’t ...

Hi I’m starting to put things away for my boys birthday and Christmas, what sort of toys/gifts would you recommend for a 2 Year old as I’m struggling a lot!

Hello lovely people 😁 I’m taking my 2 year old to the city along with my friend and Bub . I need some suggestions for toddler friendly places. Thank you

What is everyone buying for their 4 year old, I have her birthday and Xmas coming up…. But not sure what to get her….. she has looked through the toy book but she is like I want that and that and that…. And it’s things I know she wouldn’t play with?… we have brought Disney on ice tickets for her, but we aren’t sure ...

What is everyone getting for their little ones this year for Christmas really struggling to think of ideas, he doesn’t really play with much just wants to climb everything or take toys off his sister…. Help please any ideas welcome

How do you guys keep your 8 year old kids busy?? I feel like I'm always grasping for straws with my oldest and she's always "bored". She has every form of healthy and unhealthy entertainment...It's never enough to really occupy her mind and I'm exhausted cause my 14 month old is getting all her molars, and she's cra...

My almost 3 year old started gymnastics this past week. From other peoples experience, how long did it take your toddler to really start listening & following instructions? My son has never had to follow instructions from anyone other than parents & grandparents so he’s been having a tough time paying attention to t...

My 4 month old HATES her activity center/bouncer. But she wants to play and stand and move around. What else can I do to help her play and stand? She likes the bouncer for maybe 2 minutes and wants out after she’s touched everything already and gets bored. Any advice is greatly appreciated 🩷 pic of my girl just…

Any tips for safely packing away and storing the travel system bits as baby grows out of them in the hope of No. 2 down the line?!

I feel like my son has everything so I’m struggling on ideas for presents . I don’t want to get a load of toys because he’s got so many already and he gets bored of them after 5 mins . The only toys he actually enjoys playing with and actually uses everyday is his kitchen , basketball net, drawing pad , bing figures...

My son 3 and 1/2 years old, recently he has become obsessed with trains and has requested for a train set for Christmas, so on a hunt to find a good train set for him, any recommendations would be super helpful

Where do you keep your indoor plants so that the littles don't get into them? I've had several herbs and things in a planter outside, but its starting to get cold here. I'll have to bring them in to survive winter. But I don't have a place to keep them so that my toddler and infant won't get into them!

Hey Mamas, there is a free event happening for mums in Hackney on Friday the 18th - whether you’re expecting, have a newborn or an older child, everyone is welcome. There will be food supplied by Chefyt and a midwife speaking about the benefits of nutrition for us and for our little ones. See the eventbrite link bel...

Please can someone give me ideas to keep my little one entertained. He’s getting bored of his play gym mat and current toys. Not really a fan of jumperoos. TIA

Does it start at a particular time or is it when the shops open?

I am going abroad with little one (6 months) to Greece. Does anyone have a checklist on what to take there and to the airport as LO is fully formula fed and I was worried about security allowing through the water and formula bottles

so my son will be nearly 2 at Christmas and I have no idea what to get him- any ideas would be so helpful! Thankyouuuuuu ❤️

Hello mamas, I just wanted some quick advice regarding your bonding time and activities with your little ones. What do you guys usually do with your baby ? I have an 11 months old and she’s finally starting to learn to walk ( holding my hands of course lol ) and grow interest in doing stuff. Any suggestions! Anythi...

We’ve got a few SW ladies starting a walking group. Thinking Saturday afternoons or Friday evenings after work? SW/Lake Oswego/tigard/multn village areas etc Anyone interested!?