Articles Tagged: activities

Why is bored a dirty word?

By Ursula Hirschkorn, May 1, 2012

It is only the beginning of the holiday, but I am already getting that tight feeling around my skull as I try to think up activities to keep the children amused that are both tolerable for me and don't cost the earth.

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20 fun things to do in May with your family

By Kim Jones, May 1, 2012

Keep boredom at bay and embrace the warm weather with our top 20 things to do this May for families whatever the age of your children

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Olympics London 2012: Where to try the sports with your children

By James Moore, Apr 30, 2012

Whether you’ve got tickets to the London 2012 Olympic Games or not there are plenty of ways your kids can have a go at some of the same sports as their Team GB heroes, wherever you are and whatever your budget

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Fancy going to Florida with the family?

By Liz Stansfield, Feb 3, 2012

We review the newly revamped Club Med family resort at Sandpiper Bay in Florida

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20 things to do this February half term

By Kim Jones, Feb 2, 2012

Keep the peace this half term with these 20 fun family events to keep everyone occupied, wherever you are and whatever your budget

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The Potty List: 36 things your child 'must do' by the age of three

By Keith Kendrick, Jan 11, 2012

You’ve heard of a Bucket List – now welcome to the Potty List. A survey of 1,000 mums has drawn up a list of 36 “must-do’s” for toddlers.

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After school classes: Exhausted children and stressed taxi parents?

By Ursula Hirschkorn, Aug 31, 2011

When I was growing up in the 70s my extra curricular activities amounted to begging local horse owners for the chance to muck out their stables in exchange for a pony ride. That was it; no music lessons, no extra maths, no ballet, or exotic foreign language, no drama classes or judo sessions.

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Las Vegas with children: Places to see and stay

By Johanna Payton, Jun 14, 2011

Once known as ‘Sin City’, Las Vegas has changed; today it’s fashionable, friendly, chic and bags of fun. It’s a destination offering something for all ages.

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