Welcome to our new pages full of information and ideas from real parents.

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Keeping Kids Active

For many kids, cycling, playing football in the garden or other outdoor actvities have given way to watching television, playing video games and spending hours online. But it's never too late to get your child off the sofa. Use these simple tips to give your child a lifelong appreciation for activities that strengthen his or her body.

• Children and adolescents age 6 and older need at least an hour a day of physical activity. Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. In addition, children should participate in muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activities at least three days a week. Many classic activities — such as playing on playground equipment and skipping — cover all the bases at once.
• Why not add a few fun new activities to your childs usual games? Inexpensive ideas like a Pedal Racer or Diablo Set both available from www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk could offer a chance for your child to learn new skills and keep active without even realising. Take a look at our Mums4mums review pages for reviews of these products and other outdoor games.
• If you really can't wean your child off video games, opt for those that require movement. Activity-oriented video games — such as dance video games and video games that use a player's physical movements to control what happens on the screen will boost a child's calorie-burning power.

Most importantly be your child's role model, get up and get active yourself, who knows, you could have fun too!

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More time?

Would you like to spend more time with your family?  A flexible job with a family-friendly employer might be the answer.  www.mumandworking.co.uk has information from genuine companies offering part-time roles that fit around your commitments.  Plus advice and info including a career agnony aunt to help with any specific questions.  Well worth a visit  to www.mumandworking.co.uk, it could make a big difference.

Our Nutrition Mission

Simple no nonsense healthy eating advice and simply recipes for the whole family to make and enjoy.  

Travel activities and ideas

We've put together a page of travel activities that will help make those long journeys a little easier.  Click here for travel activities and ideas including our Harry Harry Activity Sheet.

Free things!

We also have 10 free (or nearly free!) things to do with the kids, some great ideas and links to other websites to avoid those "I'm Bored" moments.

Out and About

Out and About this summer? Lots of different products for travelling and having fun outdoors with a family.