Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

So my son's is turning one in a few months ( November) and I have a lot of young kids in the family no older then 7 and I'm having a hard time coming up with ideas to keep the kids entertained.

What are you all thinking of getting your 3yr olds for christmas? I am completely at a loss, as I feel she still plays with everything she has. My husband suggested a day out or a pass to somewhere but then I think that's not very exciting for her to open on christmas morning

What interactive toys are you buying for your 15 month old that they can grow into and will actually interact and play with it?

Can anyone recommend any good free baby classes for a 1 year old in Ipswich/Kesgrave please?

What’s everyone thinking for our almost 3 year olds Christmas?

We’ve been given the opportunity to go away for 3 nights child free in November. Does anyone have any winter sun short haul recommendations please never been away in November somewhere hot so have no idea ! X

Multiple citizenship can be one of the best gifts you can give your child, if possible. Although some countries do not allow it, if you are fortunate to be able to apply for multiple passports.... then this is the sign u have been waiting for. Comment below ...

What's your little ones favorite movie right now?

Hi! My little girl has just turned 1 month and I want to start looking at sensory classes. I’ve seen one in Hoole but it’s waitlist 😳 ( never thought you would need to WL for a baby class 🤣 !!) Does anyone have any other recommendations? Xx

I have a friend who’s boy is around my boys age but he is not well behaved. He throws stuff and sometimes hits his mom and doesn’t listen to his mom much. We go to library together and he doesn’t even listen to story time is mostly distracted and shouting. What should I do? I have noticed my son pick up on his bad b...

My daughter is in an in-home daycare. I knew they did cartoons for the kids sometimes, which I never loved. But I can tolerate it if it's limited. We very rarely do any screen time at home - my LO gets a 1 minute miss rachel video when we brush her teeth. Working with kids, I've seen firsthand how too much screen ti...

Complete Montessori play area Everything is included on the sale from toys furniture easel table pillow and mat to the organising baskets Includes rotation toy system with everything in its own zip bags and labeled Alphabet toys and leaning books toys Musical piano toy Wooden toys from building blocks to wooden...

Can anyone recommend any indoor activities / crafts to do with little ones while the weather is like this 🌧️

Can anyone recommend kids swimming lessons? Looking for lessons where I’m allowed to watch my child, but do not need to get in. I’ve enquired with some but they seem a bit strange and I’d like to be able to keep an eye on her. She is 3. Thanks 🙂

So my son has started pre-school on 9th sept and just had a conversation with the teacher and they said he is fine with the adults but when anychildren come upto him he gets all upset and anxious so they are going to work on his social skills. i know its a good thing and they will help him and its only been 2weeks ...

My baby is 2 in January 10 days after Xmas and struggling what to buy 😫 For Xmas I’m thinking a balance bike seen them starting from age 2+ For her birthday I’m stuck on whether to buy a toniebox, has anyone got one and recommend it for a 2 year old ? Are they worth the price ?

We are looking for swimming classes in the weekends for my 2 year old daughter in kingston. Does anyone know of any? Thanks!

Want your thoughts on something. At the stay & play we go to they do singing time for the last 10 minutes or so. A couple of weeks recently they used a box with pictures in and the kids choose a picture and we sing the song the picture relates to, a sleeping bunny for the song sleeping bunnies for example. The p...

My work have bought me a ticket to conference which will be useful for my career. The tickets are quite expensive and my work have kindly offered me one. However the conference is an all day thing - 8am until 5pm. The only person who can look after my little girl is my MIL who is in her seventies. I felt bad askin...

Hello everyone. Idk if this is the right group to ask but, I have a 9and a half month old that’s is already walking and we’re going to travel in a few days back to my country. The flight is 3 hours and 20minutes and I’ll be travelling alone with her as her dad has to stay here for work. 1st question is, how do you...