Everything seemed to be going smoothly, didn’t it? Then, one day, everything changed! It’s perfectly normal for children between the ages of eight and 24 months to experience what we call the ‘Water Wobbles’. This is a phase where a child may become more cautious around water and reluctant to engage in their favourite activities, or they may cling to you in the pool or seem less comfortable...
As the weather warms up and families gear up for swimwear season, it's crucial to prioritise water safety. Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among children, but with proper precautions and education, tragedies can be prevented. Here Parenting Expert, Amanda Jenner , shares ten essential water safety tips every parent should know to keep their children safe around water:...
One of the most popular New Year resolutions that top most of the list is around health and fitness. This can be trying to do a bit more exercise, improve your health, and shift some excess weight. These resolutions are just as popular with mums, but they aren’t always as easy to follow through with with little ones in tow.
We have put together a list of 8 exercises you can start...
Exercise isn’t just something adults should do at the gym: the whole family needs to get plenty of movement in their everyday lives, both for their physical and mental health. The good news is that during the summer holidays, you have a great opportunity to exercise as a family, as you not only have the time but also (hopefully) the weather....
This year my youngest started school, so it has been the first time in nearly 8 years that I have had both of my children in school and a bit of time to myself in the day. Over the past year I have built up quite a good exercise routine in term time, but that always goes on pause when the holidays come around.
I have been so excited about having the children off school for 6 weeks...
16.06.22, London – Water Babies, the UK’s largest baby swimming school, will be supporting long running partner, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), ahead of the charity’s Drowning Prevention Week, taking place from the 18th – 15th June 2022, organised each year to help reduce the number of accidental drownings in the UK and raise awareness of the importance of safety in the water....
Straight off the beach from protecting swimmers at Bondi, Trent Maxwell (better known as Lifeguard Maxi from hit TV show Bondi Rescue) will be visiting Bovey Tracey to educate our children about water safety ahead of summer.
Royal Lifesaving Society UK Honorary Vice President Ian Hutchings and his wife Sue are delighted and excited to host Lifeguard Maxi at their Bovey Tracey lifesaving club...
New analysis into the impact of COVID-19 on young people has found that 317,000 children in the South West are not currently getting their recommended 60 minutes of exercise per day. This amounts to an incredible 45 percent of all children in the region.
The pandemic has had a significant impact on this number, with fewer children meeting their recommended 60 minutes of daily...
MOST IN-DEMAND FEATURES TO RECREATE A STAYCATION AT HOME THIS SUMMER
Interest in UK staycations has nearly quadrupled since the beginning of the year and is 62% higher than in 2020, according to research conducted by Share to Buy , an Online Property Portal.
As a result, it’s expected only one-fifth of rooms will be available in July. In August and September, most venues...
