Travelling with a baby or toddler for the first time can be daunting and exhausting experience. Here are some top tips and practical advice to help smooth the way for a happy and healthy holiday.
Flying with little ones is the first challenge
Take small sachets of Paediatric Paracetamol or Ibuprofen in your hand luggage. These can help if the air pressure hurts their ears. Chewing, sipping water…
Sunburn at a young age increases the chances of melanoma (skin cancer) in later life by 80%. You need to be sure you’re properly protecting your little one’s sensitive skin.
What does this mean for babies?
Babies under 6 months shouldn’t be exposed to any UV rays and should always remain shaded. These young ones shouldn’t be wearing sun cream either, as their skin is too sensitive and…
We all love summer and being outside in the sunshine is fun, good for you and should be encouraged … but never under estimate the power of our English sun. It is frighteningly easy for your child to over-heat or get sun burn. Read our top tips to help keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer.
Think ahead:
Dress your child/children appropriately for the weather. Loose…
A spectacular open-air concert in one of England’s most magnificent country gardens.
On Sunday 8th July The Gipsy Kings will take to the stage, featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonnino Baliardo. Playing hits from throughout their career, it’s set to be the perfect sound for a summer’s night.
Nicolas et Tonino des Gipsy King poent en compagnie de leurs enfants au Mas Candille. Mougins…
JK Educate debunk the myths around your child’s education. Avoid Summer Regression! We all hear how important it is that children avoid forgetting what they’ve learned and losing their learning momentum during the long holidays. This is often called Summer Regression, which sounds quite alarming, but in truth you can prevent it very easily!
Are you wondering, like many other parents, “How…
At this time of year, in the UK at least, whether you’re interested in fashion or not, thoughts inevitably turn to winter clothes.
As I write, the weather has slipped, in a matter of hours, from last glimmer of summer to first sniff of autumn. I am now officially inappropriately dressed and my exposed toes are feeling it. Already more than one person has walked past me in a full length coat…
As the Summer holidays creep closer and closer, the thought of keeping your little ones entertained for six weeks can be daunting. No-one wants to hear the cry of “I’m bored!” and no-one wants to station their kids in front of the TV for weeks on end. There is an avalanche of summer activities for your child to get involved with, but summer camps, classes and workshops can all start to add…
Here are the most useful products to survive the summer in the City. Enjoy!
The perfect shoes for the summer 2012
Outdoor brand Hi-Tec Harmony collection consists of Italian designed footwear, designed by women, for women, that effortlessly cope with both the rugged outdoors and urban environments – the perfect combination of comfort and style.
I was already a customer of Hi-Tec as I use…
In light of the report from the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) which reveals a third of children in England cannot swim by the time they leave primary school, here are five simple, yet fun swimming games which parents can play with their children to help teach them how to swim and to feel confident and happy in the water.
1. Skittles
Parents, you’re the target in this task. As the…
Six glorious weeks of freedom might sound like a dream come true, but research from weight management company, MoreLife, reveals that the school holidays are turning into a very real nightmare, posing a serious health risk to 4.3 million children across the UK.
A third of British children (33%) will fall victim to ‘Summer Sofa Syndrome’ this year, with some putting on up to half a stone…