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5 Benefits of kids being active and ditching devices

AHEAD OF CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES WEEK EXPERT SHARES 5 BENEFITS OF KIDS BEING ACTIVE & DITCHING DEVICES

THE benefits children can derive by getting off their devices and being active have been outlined by a leading research psychologist.

Dr Gummer, who specialises in child development, said activities can help boost mental and physical wellbeing, aid sleep and improve young people’s...

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LAST MINUTIE EASTER PLANS? HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST EGG-CITING ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES ACROSS SCOTLAND THIS SPRING 

EASTER is just days away and with most schools closing for two weeks, there has never been a better time to enjoy family fun in some of Scotland’s most stunning locations.

Whether its zipping through the treetops on a thrilling woodland adventure, or panning for gold in the picturesque Perthshire countryside, the award-winning Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has shelled out its top picks to...

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6 easy ways to level up your Easter Egg hunt

With Easter just around the corner many parents are starting to plan fun filled Easter Egg hunts for their children. Now, I have been doing Easter Egg hunts in my house for 7 years now, and I must admit I am really running out of new places to hide the eggs and ways to make it more fun! So, I have been doing a bit of research into some ways I can spice things up a bit.

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3 Simple Halloween Crafts

Nothing beats being all cosy inside at this time of year, so these DIY crafts will make for a fun day or night with all the family! We have rounded up a few of our favourite Halloween crafts for kids, to get them in the spooky spirit. This Halloween, let your little ones channel their creative talents with a few of Charles Clinkard 's favourite simple spooky-themed crafts.

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New science-based game show for kids

Get Set Galactic is an entertaining new, science-based game show in which two teams of young scientists visit S.T.A.R.S (Space Technology & Research Station) to take on a meteoric mission of fun challenges and win out-of-this-world prizes.

This immersive, physical gameshow explores science themes from gravity and the Solar System to pollination, energy, and much more.

Each week...

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Coronation Fun for Little Ones 👑

With the King’s Coronation just around the corner, we have some great suggestions to inspire your little ones to celebrate the historic event.

From engaging books to crafts and games, little ones can truly enjoy all things royal this spring!

The Kings Crown | RRP:£7.99 |

Ladybird is thrilled to launch a new interactive lift-the-flap adventure book to help little one’s join...

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Chocolate cornflake cake filled Easter eggs

If you love chocolate then this is definitely the Easter treat for you!

We made a simple chocolate cornflake cake mixture , then we added some sprinkles and crushed mini eggs.

We found these great Easter egg moulds @hobbycrafthq which we poured melted chocolate into, then put in the fridge to set.

Once the chocolate eggs were set we carefully removed them from the...

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Colour themed playdate platters 

Over the half term recently we have had lots of play dates with friends, where normally someone either provides us with food or we bring our own lunch boxes. But this half term we came up with a much more fun way to provide the food!

Whilst scrolling through TikTok I found a new trend where people come to parties with a different platter, each with a colour theme of food! Most of...

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Home made Sweet Cones

We have recently had my son's birthday party and I have been trying to think of some party favours that the children would love but weren't full of plastic that would most likely end up in the bin.

My son loves sweets so I found these sweet cones, which I thought were perfect! They also had the added benefit that we could have some fun at home making them ourselves!

How to make...
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Festive fun comes to Meadowhall

Meadowhall is welcoming a host of festive characters to bring Christmas cheer to shoppers in the run up to the big day.

Visitors can marvel at the majestic Snow Lion and Polar Bear, get your grump on with the Grinch, meet Santa’s magical elves, and even snap away at the Selfie Sleigh.

The Christmas characters will be at Meadowhall on various dates and times throughout...

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