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15 Christmas Card Ideas Kids Can Make

Let your kids have fun and give grandparents, aunties and godparents a keepsake or two by creating one of our Top 15 Christmas Card Ideas for Children.

The 15 Best Activities for Children to Help Them Learn Through Play

Play time is vital to a child's development. We have selected the 15 best activities for children to help them learn through play.

How to include children at a wedding

Children at a wedding can be adorable yet unpredictable.  Here's our guide to including young guests at a wedding and who to turn to in order to keep them happy.

Top Tips for Preventing Summer Holiday Learning Loss

During the long summer holidays, months of effort & learning risk being diminished due to children simply forgetting the knowledge they have built up. Here we discover ways to prevent 'Summer Slide'

22 Great Family Days Out: Where To Take the Kids This Summer

We've scoured the UK to reveal the Top 22 places to take the kids this Summer across the UK. Wherever you are, you should find somewhere not too far to visit for a memorable family day out.

20 New Experiences to Try This School Holiday

If you’re looking for new things to try with the kids this school holiday then you’ve come to the right place. Put down the gadgets and discover something new with our list of the Top 20 Family Experience Ideas.

Coronation Party Ideas and Activities for Kids

Got plans for a last minute Coronation party but need some inspo? Make your kids feel like royalty for the day with these fun Coronation-themed activities.

How to Organise a Toddler-Tastic Easter Egg Hunt

Make this Easter even more memorable for your toddlers with an Easter egg hunt. This is our guide to making it fun and hassle-free. 

What Are the Benefits of Pocket Money? And How Much Should You Give?

What are the benefits of pocket money? And how much to give? A decision all parents will face at one point, in-depth research on the benefits and negatives.

At What Age Should You Leave Your Child Alone at Home?

Parents find themselves facing a tricky conundrum when it comes to considering ‘how old can a child be left alone?’ Find out how to make a rational decision here.

The Best Ways to Stop Children Being Afraid of the Dark

Whether it’s monsters under the bed, or the bogeyman at the window, small children have a propensity to have one major fear in common: the dark.

Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Parents

Halloween parties are a highlight for kids in the dreary Autumn term, however there are risks associated. Find out how to keep your kids safe with this guide. 

15 spook-tacular ideas for celebrating Halloween at home

Make this year’s Halloween the best ever yet with our list of everything you need for a frightfully good Hallows’ Eve that all the family can enjoy.

Top 20 Kids' Birthday Cake Recipes

If you've been inspired by The Great British Bake Off, why not have a go at making one of these amazing birthday cakes?! We've scoured the internet to reveal the Top 20 birthday cake recipes and ideas to make for children.

Top Tips for When Your Kids Start Primary School

Dropping your kids off for their first day of primary school can be daunting, but don’t panic. We’ve created a list of top tips to help make the day easier. 

How to Get Kids to Sleep in the Hot Summer Months

With the long light evenings and when temperatures rise, it can be really hard to get children to sleep in the summer months. Check out our guide for more peaceful nights.

Anxiety in Children: What You Need to Know

Anxiety impacts everyone at some-point, even children. We have prepared an extensive guide for parents, anxiety in children, with information on what you need to know.

Using a Babysitting Website for the First Time

Babysitting websites can provide a simple, stress-free solution to childcare challenges but understandably, many parents feel nervous about using a babysitting site for the first time. 

What are the Best Small Pets for Children?

Many parents have never owned small pets before, or at least not since their own childhood, so what are the best small pets for kids?

20 Great Indoor Games for Kids

For when you’re stuck indoors and looking for ways to entertain your children we have compiled a list of the best indoor games for kids. 

The Best Ideas for Hosting an Awesome Pyjama Party or Sleepover

Hosting a sleepover can be fun but exhausting!  We have some hints, tips and ideas to ensure your kids pyjama party or sleepover goes with a bang. 

15 Fun Winter Activities for Kids

If you’re ready to take winter on, and get outside whatever the weather, then here are our top 15 winter activities for kids.

The Best Cooking Games for Kids

Children learn through play – and there’s no better place than the kitchen. We reveal our pick of the best cooking games for pre-schoolers and primary-school children.

How to Help Your Kids with Homework without Doing it for Them

Find out how to help your primary-school child with their homework - without doing it for them - and discover our tips for making homework a more positive experience for everyone involved.

How parents are using Sitters.co.uk – we’re not just for Saturday nights!

Many of us turn to babysitters when we’re heading out for the evening, but savvy parents are increasingly using babysitting websites to give them extra flexibility at other times of day too.

15 Best Things to do in London with Kids

London is bursting with opportunities for kids to learn, have fun and let off steam. Here are our 15 Best Things to do in London with Kids.

10 Top Tips for keeping Children Cool, Calm and Protected in the Sun

As temperatures soar we discover 10 ways to keep your cool with kids in the heat.

How to Help Children When They Fall Out with Friends

It can be a terrible time for your little one if they fall out with their friends. How can you support them? Discover how to help children when they fall out with friends.

How to Balance Work and Family Life

Sitters understands that every family is different. No two families have the same set of identical needs.  Here's some advice from our childcare experts on how to balance work and family life.

How Much Sleep Do Kids Really Need?

Bedtime routine is essential, yet children's sleep patterns can become erratic - sometimes seemingly out of the blue. We uncover the truth and the requirements on how much sleep kids really need.

10 Best Outdoor Activities for Kids this Easter

Fed up of being stuck indoors? If you’re ready to get outside (whatever the weather) then here are our top 10 outdoor activities for kids this Easter.

14 Egg-citing Easter Egg Decoration Ideas

Kids love to decorate and design their own Easter Eggs. Get inspired from some of the most creative and cool eggs that we could find. Have a fun and Happy Easter!

How to Stop Siblings Fighting

Siblings can go from best buddies to arch enemies in the blink of an eye. Is sibling fighting just par for the course of parenting? Is there a way you can stop it?

15 Fun & Easy Kids' Cooking Recipes

Get your little ones in the kitchen and let them cook up a storm with these 15 fun and easy cooking recipes for kids.

15 Christmas Decorations to Make with Children

Christmas is a time that allows kids to be creative, why not keep yourself and the kids entertained with our top 15 Christmas decorations to make.

15 Christmas Crafts for Kids

It's that time of year when creativity flows and inspiration is everywhere. Nothing says Christmas like getting crafty with loved ones. We have 15 Christmas craft ideas for you and your kids.

Kids and Babies First Aid Courses for Parents

Would you know what to do if your child had a serious accident in or around the home? Find out about First Aid Courses for Parents here. 

10 Most Popular Bedtime Stories for Kids

With 50 years' experience of reading magical bedtime stories to sleepy children, we've come to know which ones are the favourites.  Here's a list of our top 10 bedtime stories to keep children happy.

15 Fun Books for Boys and Girls to Read

Reading has the ability to ignite the imagination of a child of any age, whether spy, adventure, or comedy themed. We have compiled 15 fun books for boys and girls to read

How to Improve Behaviour with a Kids Reward Chart

When it comes to keeping a check on your little one's behaviour, nothing ticks the boxes like a reward chart. Rewards can be a very handy parenting tool, and here are a few ways to get the best out of them.

29 Amazing Face Painting Ideas for Kids

Don't worry that great face painting is only for fine artists. With good-quality face paints, a few brushes and sponges, you too can create face paints to wow, inspire, and amuse.

How to become a babysitter

Babysitting can be a great way to earn some extra income, but there are several important steps to consider before you become a babysitter.

15 Amazing and Creative Cake Ideas For Boys or Girls

Stuck on ideas for your son or daughter's next birthday cake? Allow your creativity to flow with these 15 amazing cake ideas for children that will certainly bring smiles to their faces.

How to Keep Children Safe on the Internet

The online world provides our children with a global playground, and opportunities for socialising and learning outside of their own local bubble - but how can you be sure that you’re keeping them safe on the internet?

How to Get Your Kids In to the Primary School of Your Choice

Most parents will face this same worry, how to register for primary school. Follow our informative guidelines and put this fear to bed once and for all.

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