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How to Create a Home Ed Forest School Vibe – Even Without a Garden

How to Create a Home Ed Forest School Vibe – Even Without a Garden You do not need a woodland (or even a garden) to bring the magic of forest school into your home ed rhythm. With a little creativity, nature-led learning can happen in flats, kitchens, balconies, and local parks. Forest school is not about…

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The Best Gentle Parenting Days Out in the UK – Calm, Creative & Connected

The Best Gentle Parenting Days Out in the UK - Calm, Creative & Connected Looking for peaceful places where your kids can explore freely, and you can actually breathe? Here’s a handpicked guide to UK days out that nurture curiosity, calm, and connection - without the chaos. From woodland wanders to mindful museums, these gentle parenting…

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Why Storytime Magazine Is the Perfect Summer Gift for Curious Kids

Why Storytime Magazine Is the Perfect Summer Gift for Curious Kids Imagination, learning, and screen-free magic delivered to your door. This is more than a magazine. It is a gift that grows with your child. Finding something for children that is both fun and educational can feel like a constant juggling act. Storytime Magazine is a…

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Budgeting Together as a Family Emotional Tools for When Money Feels Tight

Budgeting Together as a Family Emotional Tools for When Money Feels Tight Working out family finances is about feelings not figures. Here is how to make it safe, shared and soft. Managing household budgets can trigger guilt, worry or shame. We are afraid of not being enough or of failing our children. But there is a…

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Digital Family Finance: Should Your Kids Have a Pocket Money App?

Digital Family Finance: Should Your Kids Have a Pocket Money App? Helping your child learn to manage money starts with simple choices. The tools we choose matter. But how we use them matters even more. Teaching children about money is one of the most empowering gifts you can give them. In 2025, pocket money is not…

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Summer Saver Strategies: Teaching Kids About Money While Schools Are Out

Summer Money Lessons for Kids That Actually Stick Turn ordinary summer days into lasting lessons about money, confidence, and choices - without pressure or perfection. Summer is more than just a break from school. It is a time to slow down, connect more deeply as a family, and introduce gentle life lessons without a classroom. One…

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Three Months of Magical Fun at Alton Towers for Just £59

Three Months of Magical Fun at Alton Towers for Just £59 For the price of one family day out, you can enjoy endless thrills all summer long. Here's why this limited-time offer is a total parenting win. Imagine giving your kids three whole months of excitement, fresh air, and unforgettable memories - for less than the…

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Pennington Flash: A Nature Escape for Curious Kids and Calm Mums

Pennington Flash: A Nature Escape for Curious Kids and Calm Mums Birds, boats, and boundless fresh air - Pennington Flash is a must-visit for home-ed families looking to blend learning with outdoor play. Whether you’re spotting herons with a notebook in hand or letting your little ones loose on the adventure playground, Pennington Flash in Leigh,…

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Surviving the UK Summer School Break: Gentle Solutions for Busy Mums in 2025

Surviving the UK Summer School Break: Gentle Solutions for Busy Mums in 2025 Summer holidays should not feel like a battle. Here is how to stay soft, supported, and sane without needing a full-time nanny or a magical village. When the last bell rings, it can feel like a countdown clock starts ticking. Six weeks, maybe…

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Social Media Curfews for Kids: What UK Parents Should Know in 2025

Social Media Curfews for Kids: What UK Parents Need to Know in 2025 The rules are changing, and it can feel overwhelming. This guide will help you prepare calmly, with care and confidence. Should children have access to social media late at night? In June 2025, this question is front and centre as the UK government…

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