Parents getting their children ready for the new school year could find that their school uniform shopping list looks very different this September. From 1 September 2026, new rules will limit the number of compulsory branded school uniform and PE...
FINDING healthier snacks that the kids will enjoy can feel like mission impossible. With growing concerns about ultra processed foods and artificial ingredients, striking that balance between something nutritious AND tasty is no mean feat, but Pip Organic has come...
A recent study has revealed that pressure to excel is causing anxiety for 1 in 3 students, with 1 in 4 saying it was nearly unbearable. Results day can feel like an anxiety-inducing moment for students, but the adults around...
The end of the school term brings excitement, sunshine – and the small matter of back-to-school shopping. With costs creeping up, dress codes changing and expectations for comfort, durability, style and value all rolled into one, getting school shoes right...
The Best Days of Your Life This is a mystery short story from the book “Uncle Chris’s Collection of Crafty Short Stories” which can be obtained online from Amazon or Waterstones. See if you can get the twist before the...
Social media offers incredible opportunities for your child to learn and connect. However, it also comes with real dangers that require your guidance. You can help protect your children and the whole family from such dangers by communicating and collaborating...
From cave paintings to modern art, Where’s the Artist? is a delightful and engaging introduction to the history of art for children, featuring intricate illustrations with hidden details. This endlessly entertaining look-and-find book includes double page spreads teeming with life...
Practical Guidance for Everyday Life Written and narrated by Eric Cuthbert, founder of My New Future CIC Prefer listening? Click below to hear Eric read this article. https://mynewfuture.org/future-starts-here/august_1.mp3 Every parent wants to see their child find their place in the...
Welcome to BROMLEY™ a new collection from GRUBS inspired from Bromley Cross, the leafy suburb on the edge of Bolton and 30 minutes from the bustling northern heart of England, Manchester – This is GRUBS®country. Nestled in the western reaches...
Crocs™ is arriving to McDonald’s Happy Meal® just in time for the summer holidays! Available from Tuesday, 4th August, McDonald’s Happy Meal® will come with a unique drop of Crocs™ clip keyrings or Rob Biddulph’s ‘Gigantic’ book. 12 Crocs Classic...
Following last season’s succesful launch of the Polka Dot Collection, BIBS turns up the volume on the fan-favorite print. Continuing to tap into the global influence of polka dots across fashion and design, the collection expands into a broader print...
Handing the car keys to your teenager for the first time sparks a unique mix of pride and sheer terror. Suddenly, every trip to the shops can feel like a high-stakes mission. Modern technology offers a way to ease that...
Figures show that 94% of parents feel overwhelmed when trying to access SEND support; a free handbook curated by the family support app Sylva brings together the views and experiences of clinicians, SENCOs and parents to fill the gap. If...
National year of reading ANNOUNCES Roald Dahl’s Matilda as an AMBASSADOR to GO ALL IN with a summer of stories campaign The National Year of Reading is joining forces with Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the ultimate super-reader, announcing her as an...
· Premier League legend and former England international, Joleon Lescott, welcomed the first intake of budding footballers to Kellogg’s Football Camps, surprising children with a football-style ‘signing ceremony’ inspired by the professional game. · The event follows an exciting summer...
New customisable backpacks, trend-led prints and matching accessories join the latest Hype Kids Back to School collection. School uniforms may all look the same, but backpacks have become one of the biggest ways children can showcase their personality. From favourite...
This season, Matalan is putting confidence front and centre with the launch of Big Them Up, its new Back to School campaign designed to celebrate the assurance that comes from feeling prepared and ready to take on the new school...
Somebody has to click the button. When a family books a group holiday in a large house together, one person puts their name and card details on a contract for the full amount, and everyone else pays them back. That...
Family disagreements often begin with the hope that everyone can reach a practical solution without involving the courts. In reality, strong emotions, changing circumstances and concerns about the future can make it much harder than expected. Whether you are separating...
The sun is out and forecasters are predicting more heatwaves, so it makes sense to be protected from the head down. Uncovered heads during peak UV hours exposes delicate areas – scalp, face, ears and neck to ultraviolet radiation –...
