Family & Kids

There are plenty of great reasons to get kids into the garden: they’ll learn to care for their environment, take pride in their work and spend more time outdoors. But how do you get them involved? Here are our top tips for making your kids mad about the outdoors.

Learning to ride a bike is one of the most exciting achievements of childhood, but it can be unnecessarily stressful if tackled in the wrong way. If you want to get your kid cycling, forget the hold-onto-the-seat method our parents used with us. We have a new technique - and plenty of other tips - to make this rite of passage enjoyable for everyone!

With a bank holiday fast approaching, you might be wondering how to keep the kids entertained for the extra-long weekend. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up our favourite bank holiday boredom busters to keep your little tykes busy and having plenty of fun.

At this time of year we can look forward to warmer weather and Easter! Of course many parents dread the inevitable chocolate binge, but there is a way to keep your kids active over the bank holiday weekend: embrace the season and the weather by hosting your own Easter Olympics! Here are ten Easter-themed events for the perfect home Sports Day.

It’s that time of year again, when mini ghouls and ghosts prowl the streets, and parents negotiate their way through piles of free sweets. If you’re taking your little ones out trick or treating this year, read our guide to making your Halloween fun and safe!

Having a new baby is the start of an exciting new chapter in your relationship. You’re no longer just a couple: you’re also mummy and daddy to a brand new, little person. But in the early days, lack of sleep, a screaming baby and a crazy workload can put a lot of strain on your relationship. Here are some things you can do to keep your relationship going strong as you and your partner adjust to having a new family.

If you’re going to drop a new student off at university this September, here are a few prezzies that’ll tickle their fancy as they make the big transition. Whether you want a practical gift or something a bit more frivolous, here you’ll find a round-up of the top ten student presents, perfect for their big move.

Providing kids with a nutritious, tasty lunch is something most parents aim for, but how do you balance taste with variety, and still fit it all into a lunch box?