Category: Family Life

How to Prepare for Your Child’s Future

How to Prepare for Your Child’s Future

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Collaborative post There’s no doubt that the current cost-of-living crisis has highlighted a short and medium-term savings crisis in the UK, with 15% of Brits currently having absolutely no financial safety net at all. What’s more, just one-in-three Brits have more than £1,500 committed to savings, so it’s fair to surmise that most households aren’t in a position to currently put significant sums of cash away for their childrens’ future. However, there are other steps that you can take to contribute to your child’s financial future and security. Here’s a few to keep in mind:

Pros and cons of adding a TV to your child's bedroom

Pros and cons of adding a TV to your child’s bedroom

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post As your children get older, their interests change. This includes how they spent time in their bedrooms and what they use the room for. Something a lot of children ask for at some point or another is a TV. This can be a huge step for a lot of families and there are definitely some pros and cons to consider.

A Guide to Getting Your Kids into Skateboarding

A Guide to Getting Your Kids into Skateboarding

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post Have you ever looked back with nostalgia on when you got your first skateboard? The thought probably brings back very fond memories. Now that you have a child, you are probably thinking about how you can get your child into skateboarding. Unfortunately, not all kids are the same as their parents. Your interests when you were younger might be different from yours. However, you can still influence them by introducing them to new toys and experiences. One of the reasons they may be terrified is the idea of trying to balance

The benefits of imaginative play for children

The benefits of imaginative play for children

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Paid collaboration There are so many different ways that children can play, which also changes as they get older. Imaginative play, when children take on some kind of role, can really help their development. Discover some of the benefits of imaginative play and how role play toys from Very.co.uk can help.

Fun ways to spend time as a family at home this winter

5 fun ways to spend time as a family at home this winter

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post As we all know, the cost of living is rising and with heating bills set to be at an all-time high this year, it might be a good idea to save money elsewhere. A good way of doing this, especially during the colder months, is to find fun things to do at home.

What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post Choosing a used car should be a great experience, but can sometimes be a time for doubts, errors of judgement and regrets. Here are some points to consider before you even set foot in your car dealer’s territory. Read Reviews Always check out reviews, looking for details about the customer service, the product’s quality and condition, after sales servicing, and the prices of the products or services for sale. Bear in mind with reviews, that while almost all of those (approximately 90% of those who suffer bad service or who feel

Halloween activities for children of all ages

Halloween activities for children of all ages

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Organising a Halloween party for your child is a great way to insure their safety. Halloween falls on a Monday this year. Because it falls on a school night many parents across the country will choose to have organised activities to insure their little ones will be in bed on time so that they can get up early school the next day.