Meccano is one of those 80s toys that is really making a comeback these days. It’s a great invention; a set of differently shaped pieces that fit together with nuts and bolts, and turn into just about anything you want them to! Cars, aeroplanes, motorbikes, ships, dinosaurs – the imagination …

Before I go any further, it is very important to remember that all kids are different, and they all develop at their own rates. What one masters early another one may pick up much later, but each will have their own skill sets and ability levels – this guide is …

Starting school is a big transition for any child. There are new rules to learn, new people to meet, and new things to open their minds and expand their horizons. Some children may take to school life like a duck to water; others may struggle more with the social or …

Getting to know about money is a big lesson in a child’s life. If they have no concept of money, it’s very hard to stop them wanting you to buy every single toy in the shop, every single day (let’s face it, even with money knowledge it can be hard …

Learning about the world, and where we are in it, is not only great for education and development, but it can be great fun too. Get your little ones the best globe for kids, and the world will be their oyster (now they know where all the countries are, of …

Who doesn’t love face paint? Whether it’s for a party, at a festival, or just a Sunday afternoon in the garden, kids love dressing up and pretending to be something else. Painting their faces can really get them into the part – and they can literally be anything! A tiger, …

Transporting one child is relatively easy (until they reach the “running off in the supermarket” age, that is!) Transporting two children, especially when one is small enough to need a pushchair and one is big enough to walk most places but still needs a little rest every now and then, …

There is not a lot that chills a parent to the core faster than the phrase “I’m bored!” especially if this phrase occurs just as the beginning of the summer holidays! There is a lot you can do to entertain bored kids, and this doesn’t mean resorting to screen time, …

Communicating with your five year old can seem like an impossible task, especially if they are being selectively deaf in order to not hear you asking them to tidy their bedrooms! Using a fun method of communication will open up all sorts of doorways for you – it will be …

A buggy board can be a real life saver for busy mums, especially those who have two kids of different ages, and one pushchair. These clever devices attach to the back of the buggy, and allow your younger child to be wheeled around while the older one takes a break …