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The truth about zoos Do you love seeing wild animals but have concerns about their place in zoos rather than in the wild? MyChild’s Camilla Chafer explores both sides of the debate. |
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National Allotments Week It’s National Allotment Week from 9th – 15th August so we’re celebrating with some tips and ideas for growing your own food. So how do you find an allotment and what does it involve. |
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In celebration of left-handers The annual Left Handers Day is on 13th August, so MyChild’s Camilla Chafer gets to grips with learning the left handed way. |
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Happy holiday activities There are learning opportunities all around us, if you know where to look. We have put together some happy holiday activities to keep the kids entertained and learning this summer. |
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Outdoor living holidays: Idyllic and family friendly Forget planes and hotels - taking the ferry to an outdoor living holiday is the stress-free way to take a family break. |
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More rainy day activities Who needs sunshine when you've got MyChild's collection of creative holiday activities for a rainy day? |
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Rainy day activities It can be difficult finding things to do on a rainy day for kids. Keeping the children entertained during the school holidays is hard enough, and if it’s raining then the challenge is even greater. We have compiled a list of fantastic rainy day activities to keep the kids happy. |
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Cycling safety tips Here's some tips from LV=Streetwise to help keep your child out of harm’s way while they’re cycling and building their confidence on two wheels. |
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Top 5 UK staycations If the standard package holiday is losing its appeal then why not do something different with your family? Keep it local with our look at the top 5 UK holiday destinations with a difference. |
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Try an outdoor living holiday this summer We have teamed up with Canvas Holidays to bring you some top tips for making the most of the great outdoors on holiday this summer. |
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Camp Bestival: Oh what a weekend What a weekend. From the incredible Gruffalo stage show to the magical and eclectic House of Fairy Tales to Madness’s stunning performance, this was a family event that lived up to all expectations. |
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Top tips for flying with kids Flying with your kids might fill you with dread, but we have some great advice for making the journey as stress-free as possible. |
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Fun science activities at home During National Science and Engineering Week, schools will be running activities to show that science encompasses many fascinating, kid-friendly subjects, such as space, wildlife and computers. Science can not only lead to well-paid and exciting jobs (think doctor, sports technologist, space craft engineer), it also opens up children’s minds to new ideas and encourages a curiosity about the world around them. Here are some fun and interactive activities that you can do with your child to inspire their interest in science. |
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Italy - the perfect family holiday destination Take the whole family to Italy this summer – and create some beautiful childhood memories for your kids to remember for years to come. |
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Celebrate National Storytelling Week Storytelling is the oldest form of oral art, one that has really stood the test of time.To celebrate this very special ancient tradition, the Society for Storytelling is running National Storytelling Week from 1 February, which every year involves fun storytelling events for kids across the country. |
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Family walks to beat the winter blues Favourite family walks bring laughs, fun and memories to share. What could be better than exploring new journeys in the fresh air with your children unearthing new sights and experiences along the way? |
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How to prepare for starting school Should a child be able to write their name and do basic maths before they start school? One mother debates when formal education should start. |
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MyChild and Kodak's dad of the year has the holiday of a lifetime MyChild and Kodak's Dad of the Year recently returned from his winning trip with his son Sam and tells us about what a great time they had. |
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The lazy mum's guide to baking There may not be a Fifties housewife inside you trying to get out, but no-one can deny that there’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked goods wafting out of the oven, inviting your family and friends to sniff the air like spellbound Bisto kids. |
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The Young Vic brings 'The Forest' to life ‘The Forest’ at the Young Vic is a multi-sensory show that takes learning outside of the classroom to explore the feelings, sights and sounds of being in a forest when you are young. |
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Top tips for family cruises Forget the notion that cruising is for an older generation. You can find amazing sights by day and fun-packed activities by night with a family-friendly cruise. Travel writer Linda Jones offers her top tips on how to make the most of setting sail with the kids. |
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Where's Santa? Places to see Father Christmas this year Where can you see Santa this year? MyChild has teamed up with Let’s Go with the Children to bring you a selection of places to see him and have a word in his shell-like about what’s on your child’s Christmas list this year. |
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Teach your kids the value of money Saving was second nature to our grandparents’ generation, and teaching our children how to save is a valuable lesson for them. These tips will teach your child how to appreciate their money, while improving their maths skills. |
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Expert swine flu advice for parents Swine flu is an infectious disease caused by a type of influenza virus and cannot be treated with antibiotics. Humans pass it to each other in the same way as winter flu – mainly through coughing and sneezing. Here’s how to reduce your chances of getting swine flu, and advice on how to deal with the virus if you do get it. |
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The third instalment in our bedwetting series with Dr Janine Huggies’ bedwetting expert Dr Janine Spencer answers your bedwetting questions to mark the launch of new parenting tool and online community bedwettingbuddy.com. Dr Janine has some expert tips and techniques for solving bedwetting problems. |
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MyChild's Shout - Our pick of the Celeb Mum of the Year shortlist The Celebrity Mum of the Year shortlist is here - MyChild picks our Top 5 favourite mums and explains what makes them so special. |
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Wholesome family food on a budget Cooking wholesome family food on a budget is not as hard as you think. Chef Caitlin Finch ( author of ‘Healthy first foods for your baby' and 'Healthy first foods for your toddler') shares her top tips. |
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How to manage your child's television time How much television do you let your child watch? Do you feel that watching television offers benefits for your child? We take a look at how television in moderation can be used to support your child's learning. |
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The reasons why, it's important to rhyme It is never too early, nor too late, to start supporting your child on their reading journey. Booktrust’s Director of Bookgifting, Rosemary Clarke, writes about the wonderful world of rhymes and why they help your child to develop many skills for life. |
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My Child's favourite mummy blogs - Millennium Housewife Meet Millennium Housewife Jenny Critchlow, mum to Madeleine, five, and Jake, two. Jenny shares her take on life and being a pretty bad parent (Shocked and appalled? Read on...) |
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Book extract - How to do the school run The daily school run is a multi-tasking challenge. Author Tanith Carey shares her tips for making it as painless as possible. |
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My Child's favourite mum blogs - Being a Mummy Mum blog: When museum curator Claire Walsh had children, she left behind the ancient world of archaeology and digging for fascinating finds to take a break and blog about her daily experiences of life with two children. Claire tells us all about her tennis-mad toddler, how to trick your kids into tidying up, and the rewards of blogging. |
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Back to School tips Going back to school brings on a mix of emotions. While children may feel excited at seeing their friends again, they may also be worried about what’s in store, especially if they are making the transition to “big school”, or facing important exams. These useful tips will help your child and you to prepare for going back to school – whether they’re moving up from nursery, going up a year, or going from primary to secondary school. |
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Kodak Dad of the Year competition finalists! Read the finalists' entries in the My Child and Kodak Dad of the Year competition! |
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My Child favourite mum blogspots - Expat Mum When it comes to hilarious commentary on daily life this mum's blogspot should be top on your reading list. We chat to Expat Mum about family life on the other side of the pond. |
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My Child favourite mum blogs - Mom Most Travelled Mom Most Travelled is a fantastic mum blog written by the extremely well travelled mum of two, CanCan. Her blog is full of brilliant tips on traveling with kids not to mention some hilarious stories about life as an expat living in Asia. |
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My Child favourite mummy blogs - Part Mummy Part Me A My Child favourite, this mummy blog follows the life of a part-time mummy and full-time blogger. Part Mummy Part Me is a fascinating read and is packed full of handy advice and tips too! |
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Favourite mum blogspots - Dulwich Divorcee My Child favourite mum blogspot, the Dulwich Divorcee is a hilarious and heartfelt slice of one divorced mum's family life. Upbeat and inspiring, this blog is an absolute must-read! |
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My Child favourite mum blogs - Nixdminx One of our favourite mum blogs, Nixdminx follows the adventures of a London mum who found herself credit-crunched. In true resourceful mum-style she picked herself back up, and started her very own blog! |
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My Child's favourite mum blogspot - Dulwich Mum One of My Child's favourite mum blogspots, Dulwich Mum is one polished parent who won't let the kids spoil her style! She shares her devilishly witty views on life in leafy Dulwich. |
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Coping with sibling rivalry All brothers and sisters argue, but when does it become sibling rivalry? With the long holidays ahead, parenting expert Sue Atkins offers parents her advice on how to recognise sibling rivalry, and how you can support your children. |
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Celebrate Father's Day without breaking the bank With Father's Day nearly here, we take a look at some of the ways your kids can celebrate their dad without spending an arm and a leg! From crafts to poems, from cooking to granting wishes, you don't need to spend a penny to show dad how much you all care. |
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How to teach children road safety How can you start helping your child begin to understand the basic principles of road safety? We take a look at ways you can teach your children road safety, and help them to learn the Green Cross Code. |
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My Child's favourite dad blog - Single Parent Dad One of our favourite dad blogs Single Parent Dad follows the adventures of dad Ian, and his four year-old son. This superhero dad shares stories of life in the daddy lane as he chats to My Child. |
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Things to do with the kids this summer: Camp Bestival If you're looking for somewhere different to take the kids this summer, how about a music festival? MyChild looks forward to Camp Bestival, the family friendly festival in Dorset. |
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Favourite mum blogs - Petite Anglaise Meet mum blogger Petite Anglaise a British mum living and writing in Paris. She shares a few of her Parisian parenting tales with My Child. |
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Children with disabilities - getting access to family days out Every child looks forward to a family day out, however for some children with disabilities it can be a real struggle. My Child looks at some of the challenges facing children with physical disabilities. |
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My Child's top mum blogspot - The Potty Diaries The Potty Diaries starring the suitably potty, Potty Mummy, follows the escapades of one mum and her parenting adventures. We chat to Potty Mummy about blogging and... bogeys! |
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How green is your family? Do you want your family to be green? We take a look at what you can do as a family to support the environment and save pennies. |
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My Child favourite mummy blog - Are We Nearly There Yet Mummy? Are We Nearly There Yet Mummy? is the brilliant mummy blog written by mum of three, Laura. We chat to Laura about life behind the blog, and how lift rides with toddlers and strangers should be avoided at all costs! |
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Learning outside on the family picnic Learning outside is a great way for children to escape the confines of the classroom and think freely. We take a look at how your family picnic is the ideal place for a spot of extra-curricular learning. |
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My Child favourite mum blogspots - The Buggy Blogger My Child meets Charlotte Moerman, the dynamic mum behind the brilliant mum blogspot, The Buggy Blogger. Charlotte lets us in on a few parenting secrets and gives all budding writers some fantastic inspiration. |
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Camping family holiday - try something a little different this year A camping family holiday in the great outdoors could be just the thing for your family this year. We explore the benefits of camping holidays for your family and how they can help your kids learn new skills. |
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My Child favourite mummy blogs - Belgian Waffling My Child indulges in some Belgian Waffling as one of our favourite mummy bloggers gives us a hilarious glimpse of her wonderfully eccentric and rather continental life as an 'emergency' parent. |
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Maths for parents How do you feel about your adult maths skills? We all want to help our children with their maths learning, but what if maths is a real struggle for us parents? We offer some maths tips for parents |
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My Child's favourite mum blogs - Reluctant Memsahib Bringing the global nature of mum blogging to you is one of My Child's all time favourite bloggers - the brilliant Reluctant Memsahib, otherwise known as Anthea Rowan. This wonderful writer mum lets us share her daily thoughts and experiences as a Brit living in a remote Outpost in Tanzania. |
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Dad blog of the week - Worrybomb.com Due to popular demand, My Child's blog of the week is now open to Dads! And to kick things off, we've got a fantastic Dad blog of the week. We chat to dad Chris Hawkins about his Daddy blogs and bringing up four kids! |
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My Child's favourite mum blog - Alpha Mummy No favourite mum blogs compilation would be complete without a chat with the fantastic Alpha Mummy. Jennifer Howze from the brilliant blogging team shares her views and news from the world of parent blogging. |
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Home education for children: What could it offer your child? Home education for children is becoming increasingly more of an attractive option for many parents and children across the UK. We take a look at home schooling and why parents may choose it for their child. |
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My Child readers give parenting advice: Five parenting cheats My Child readers offer their parenting advice and share five brilliant parenting cheats you can try with your child! |
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My Child's favourite mummy blogs - Nappy Valley One of our favourite mummy blogs is Nappy Valley. We find out all about the goings on in 'Nappy Valley', as this mummy blogger shares her parenting experiences and a few embarrassing moments! |
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My Child's favourite mum blogspots - Motherhood: The Final Frontier Meet Mothership, writer of one of My Child's favourite Mum Blogspots - Motherhood: The Final Frontier. This former gorilla-gram turned mum of two shares her wonderfully witty tales from motherhood with us... |
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My Child's favourite mum blogs - Sticky Fingers Meet one of My Child's favourite Mummy Bloggers! Dedicated mother of two, expert blogger, and savvy mumpreneur Tara Cain chats about her Sticky Fingers (blog!) and life beyond the blog... |
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Art and crafts fun family days out Make the most of the summer with this selection of fantastic arts and crafts family days out. |
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Kids' days out - for food lovers Stuck for ideas for kids' days out in the UK? Try taking them somewhere a little more unusual with this guide to some foodie day trips, guaranteed to be deliciously fun. |
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Best kids' days out for animals lovers! Enjoy the best kids' days out this summer with this handy guide to family activities across the UK. We take a look at what's on offer for animal and nature lovers. |
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Kids' summer activities - for adventure explorers Try adding a hint of adventure to your kids' summer activities with some fantastic day trips and holiday spots in the UK. We take a look at the top adventure opportunities for your little terrors. |
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Educational days out Find some fantastic educational days out for your family this summer with this handy guide to what's on across the UK. |
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My Child speaks to a favourite mummy blogger - A Modern Mother Do you keep up with all the parenting blogs out there? Would you like to know a little more about the vivid characters and lives behind your favourite blogs? We chat to a very busy A Modern Mother |
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The magical story-world of Michael Morpurgo Have you read your child any Michael Morpurgo books? We take a look at this fantastic storyteller's life and works AND have some terrific giveaways up for grabs! |
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Help your child learn a new skill over the holidays As parents we're all geniuses at devising fun activities and games to play with our kids, but eventually there comes a point when the river of ideas runs dry. We've got a few family activities to liven up the school holidays. |
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Home learning with an ICT twist Whether we like it or not, our kids are fast becoming the techno-xperts of the 21st century. And while us mums and dads might pride ourselves on finally figuring out how to configure our Outlook, or use PowerPoint, our humble skills are beginning to eat our kids’ cyber-dust. |
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Learning goals for a brilliant year Are you one of those mums who loves making lists? Just to give your planning a nudge in the right the direction, we’ve asked Make Your Child Brilliant bestselling author and child development expert, Bernadette Tynan to give you her top tips for a burst of brilliance over the year ahead. |
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My Child readers get positive about their parenting skills Staying positive about our skills as a parent is one of the most important things we can do. Focusing on even the littlest things can help us cope with the more challenging aspects of parenting, and make it all feel worthwhile. |
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Family games help positive behaviour You might think that dusting off your board games once a year at Christmas is ample game-playing time for your family, however, according to the head of Ofsted, children who play traditional board games at home do better at school. |
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My Child readers' New Year resolutions Have you made your New Year resolutions? As parents we have our work cut-out having to make two sets of resolutions - one set for our personal goals, and one set for our parenting goals! Whether you have made your resolutions or not, or even if you want to make them later in the year, we have some great advice from My Child readers. |
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Top 10 fun activities to get kids active Getting the kids away from the TV can be difficult, but there are plenty of ways to encourage them to lead healthier lives. Here are 10 ideas to inspire you. |
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Help your child cope with divorce and separation As a parent, facing the prospect of divorce or separation from a partner can be a daunting experience, fraught with anxieties of how your child may be affected. |
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Road safety According to road safety charity Brake, traffic is the biggest single killer of 12-16 year-olds. A child is hurt or killed every 20 minutes on UK roads, say Brake. |
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Introducing the My Child family learning online shop We've launched our new online catalogue shop. Visit the site at http://shop.mychild.co.uk. |
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Dads' role in learning Recently a survey by the Fathers Institute (previously know as Fathers Direct) showed that three-thirds of parents agree that society values a child’s relationship with mother more than the father. So how can dads get more involved with their children? |
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How does divorce affect parents’ rights over their child? Who the children live with and where they go to school are just some of the types questions parents only ever have to consider when going through a divorce. Suddenly parental rights take on a whole new meaning. |
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Do computer games pose a risk to children? Can playing computer games harm children, and if so in what way? Research and debate around this heated subject tend to get stuck on the ‘yes, no’ dithering seesaw. |
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Help your child learn about firework safety Fireworks are an exciting part of the winter months, but is your child aware of the fireworks safety code? We take a look at some practical ways your child can learn about fireworks and fire safety throughout the year. |
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10 great Christmas shopping ideas for your kids Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? We have teamed up with Toys, Games, and Gifts to bring you some great Christmas present ideas to treat your little ones over the festive season. |
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Help your child learn to save energy In recent years, we have all become increasingly aware of the need to save energy in our everyday lives. Energy saving not only supports the wellbeing of our planet, but also makes far better financial sense in our current economical climate. |
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Games to play on long car journeys Stuck for games to play on long car journeys? Did you know that this is a great opportunity to develop cognitive thinking, numeracy, literacy, general knowledge and an appreciation for the world around you? Who would have thought you could learn so much traveling down the motorway at 60mph... |
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Home cooking with children Have you ever considered the benefits of encouraging the kids to try a bit of home baking? In fact, cooking with children not only offers them a healthier, homemade option, but also helps them learn and practice new skills. |
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Understanding your child and bereavement A child experiences bereavement and grief differently to adults. Their responses vary according to age, development stage, and personality factors. The important thing is to help them to understand they are not alone in their feelings. |
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Imaginary friends Does your child insist that you set a place at the dinner table for a friend that doesn’t exist? Do you find your child insisting on the rights of an imaginary friend to the point of throwing a tantrum? |
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How to enjoy reading aloud with young children Children benefit greatly from adults reading to them. During the early years it helps with developing vocabulary and the more stories they hear the greater the help to their natural development. Older children benefit too. |
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The Children's Bookshow Have you ever analysed the sound of children’s voices? I mean lots of them. Like on a school trip. |
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Using nonsense verse to help your child’s reading ‘Bish, bash, thrash, crash! That’s the sound of children’s author Anushka Ravishankar putting out the trash…’ |
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The importance of a family meal Better exam results, a healthier diet for life, a lower risk of obesity, eating disorders and drug, alcohol and smoking addiction. These are just some of the proven benefits of sharing a family meal. |
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The importance of teaching your child teamwork The ability to work together with others as part of a team is not simply a skill needed at school, it is a vital skill used in all areas of life. School is, however, an excellent time to cultivate the teamwork ethos your child will then draw from throughout their lives. |
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Geri Halliwell's campaign to get children reading and writing Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has successfully carved out a career as a children’s author while balancing life as a world famous pop star and mum to two-year-old Bluebell. Here, she shares why she's supporting a campaign to get children reading and writing. |
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Reading with children is the road to success His mother thought reading too many books was bad for you but Tony Bradman proved her wrong writing best-selling children’s books, not least, the successful Dilly the Dinosaur, which has sold a cool two million copies. |
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Learning festivals If you think the traditional British festival is all about muddy fields, wet tents and wellies, then think again! From History festivals to Food festivals – these new and unusual events for children are popping up all around the country, and are guaranteed to get your little ones learning new skills. |
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What's so educational about relaxation for children? Early starts, full school days, tests, deadlines, extra-curricular activities, homework, family time, fast-paced technological changes, umpteen choices… today's child has a very busy schedule. It's no wonder then that finding time for relaxation is as important for children as it is for adults. |
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Reading outside the book A child’s literacy skills are not exclusively bound to the confines of a reading book or story-time. Reading takes place all around us and is a big part of everyday life. From street-signs to restaurant menus, your child is reading constantly… even if not aware of this fact. |
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Walking as a sport for children Although you may not consider it a sport, walking is a physical activity which most children can participate in. Aside from being an enjoyable pursuit, it can also help improve children’s health. Even the least active child, who claims to lack any sporting aptitude, probably still finds time to walk from the sofa, to the games console, via the TV and back to the sofa. |
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Family Events at Museums and Galleries There’s no substitute for the real thing, so why not bring history to life with a trip to a museum or gallery to enable the kids to experience some of events and people that have helped to shape society? |
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Learning Down at the Farm There are few trips that delight children more than a visit to the farm – but shhh, don’t tell them they’ll be enhancing important personal and thinking skills in subjects such as science, geography and citizenship. |
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Outdoor Family Activities Embracing the great outdoors is what children love to do whatever the weather. And fresh air also happens to be very good for them, so find a park, take a walk, stretch the legs, and make the most of being outside. |
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Effective Parenting Over the School Break During the school holidays parents will find they are spending longer amounts of time with their children. And with this time comes fun, freedom, and ... fights. The school break is an ideal opportunity for families to enjoy each other’s company and spend quality time together. However, with this much time spent in such close proximity, disagreements are bound to occur. |
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Creating a Child-Friendly Garden In a recent survey parents were asked whether their gardens were child-friendly. Nearly three quarters (73 per cent) said yes. On closer scrutiny, what they meant was that they had a swing in the garden, or a nice high fence to keep out intruders. |
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The Importance of Children's Play Why is play such an important element of a child's life? Well, for a start play inspires fun and laughter and creates a happy family environment in which both children and adults thrive. It can also involve a different type of creative learning which is far removed from the academic environment of school. |
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Nobby's Travel Tips World travelling dog Nobby teams up with my child to give you some top family travel tips so you can help your kids get the most out of their family holiday. |
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Keeping your Child Safe on Holiday Child safety on holiday has always been a number one priority for many parents. After the abduction of four year-old Madeleine McCann, in Portugal last year, children's safety abroad has become an even greater concern for many parents. Commonly accepted parenting practices have been revised and doubts have been cast as to ‘what is safe'. |
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Family Beach Holidays in the UK Discover the joys of UK breaks with some top beach holiday destinations. There are plenty of great spots for a weekend break in the UK which boast fantastic family friendly beaches. Treat yourself to a day of swimming and sandcastles without all the hassle of passports and planes. |
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Teach your Child to Play Outdoors Over the years children's play habits have changed. Past generations of children spent many happy hours enjoying the benefits of playing outdoors and as adults look back fondly on these years. But in recent years, concerns about the safety of outdoor play have increased. So how do we encourage safer play outdoors? |
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The Educational Value of Boredom With school holidays ever on the horizon, many parents feel obliged to conjure up a fun-packed timetable of exciting activities and outings with which to keep their kids occupied for weeks on end. But have you ever stopped to think that a little boredom may actually be a good thing? |
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Hobbies to Last a Lifetime Children's activities and hobbies can be energetic or relaxing, performed in or outdoors, in company or solitary and range from the popular football to the bizarre insect watching - with this in mind, Crispin Andrews says there is an activity or hobby out there for everyone. |
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Tracing your Family Tree Delve back in time, embark on a journey of self-exploration and be as creative as you like... simply grab a pen and some paper (and perhaps your granddad), then read on to find out how to create your own family tree. |
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Family Learning Learning together as a family often happens during ‘accidental' or ‘spontaneous' moments. Your child makes a comment or performs a task in a way you did not imagine, and suddenly you both light up, learning more about yourselves and each other. |
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Eating Together as a Family Eating together as a family seems to be a thing of past, so much so that the government has launched an initiative to bring back the family meal. Danielle Weekes investigates how eating as a family managed to slide away from our daily lives and why it's so important for it to make a come back. |
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Bedtime Stories Once upon a time, in a land not so very far away, storytelling ruled. Today, as watching television, playing computer games and surfing the net take up most of our time, it's the bedtime story that best preserves that storytelling magic. Denise Roberts finds out why it's so special to read bedtime stories during your family time. |
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Eco-friendly Family Activities Conservation is essential to the survival of mankind and a concept we all need to know about. We take a look at some top eco-friendly family activities where learning about saving the planet is cleverly disguised as a fun day out for the whole family. |
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Visiting the Zoo A family day out at the zoo has always been a favourite UK family activity, and this is reflected by the fact that there are over 530 zoos in the UK at present. Animal-captivity for the sake of our viewing pleasure may be disapproved of by some, but the days of bear fights and bicycle-riding juggling monkeys are long gone. |
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Family Events in Winter When it's cold outside it doesn't mean you shouldn't venture out. In fact family events don't just stop because of the weather, there are exciting family attractions all across the country. |
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Relaxation Techniques for Children Give your kids some well deserved time-out with these calming relaxation exercises created by relaxation experts Relax Kids. |
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Wake Up! Morning Exercises How do you get your children to jump out of bed each morning, full of energy and enthusiasm for the day ahead? Simple, try some fun, early morning exercises with them, says expert sports nutritionist Tracey Mallett. |
