Yearly Archives: 2010

Here’s our pick of the best family-friendly television this festive season. For each day from Saturday 18th December right through to New Year’s Eve, we’ll recommend the best film of the day, plus the pick of the rest. This is far from an exhaustive list, and don’t forget that many […]

Christmas 2010: Pick of the best family television

16 Dec, 2010 in Features / TV tagged 2010 / Christmas / Family / television by Andy Merrett

It’s unfortunate that the announcement of National Dads Matter Week was embargoed until it actually started (today), but nevertheless I’m happy to promote it, despite the fact that a few people (single mums it seems) are mortally offended by ParentChannel.tv who’ve chosen to promote it. Granted, it’s another “special week” […]

National Dads Matter Week: 6-11 December

6 Dec, 2010 in Parenting tagged dad / father / fatherhood / week by Andy Merrett

babybjorn dad — Barely an inch of the United Kingdom has escaped the cold blast of snow and ice over the past week, so it’s more important than ever to know how to keep the littlest members of your family snuggly warm and safe when out and about. Thanks to BABYBJÖRN, makers of […]

How to keep baby warm outside this winter: top tips ...

3 Dec, 2010 in Babies / Clothing tagged babybjorn / carrier / fashion / fleece / winter by Andy Merrett

The Christmas 2010 toy lists are out, and you can bet there are plenty of children already begging their parents for the latest must have gizmo, but it seems not all kids are quite so materialistic. There aren’t many children who don’t like presents, but in a recent survey, over […]

British kids more interested in family trips than Christmas presents

2 Dec, 2010 in Children / Families / Parenting tagged Christmas / days out / holidays / presents / survey / trips by Andy Merrett

Brian Cant in Play School — Talk to anyone over the age of 30 about their memories of children’s TV in Britain when they were growing up, and you are unlikely to get far without the name Brian Cant coming up. In my view, a genius in his ability to speak to all children from all […]

Brian Cant to receive children’s Bafta honour

25 Nov, 2010 in TV tagged award / bafta / Brian Cant / Children / play school / tv by Andy Merrett

Soon, excited children up and down the country will be waiting anxiously by their letterboxes; eagerly awaiting their Letters from Santa, courtesy of the NSPCC The NSPCC has worked very closely with their representatives in the North Pole over the last few months, and Santa has decided to send personalised […]

NSPCC prepare magical ‘Letters from Santa’ campaign

13 Nov, 2010 in Charity tagged cards / charity / Christmas / nspcc / santa by Andy Merrett

bbc blue peter emblem — Update: The competition winner has been announced. Blue Peter and the Royal Household have partnered to launch a new design competition for children. Viewers will be asked to design the emblem for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, with the top 30 designers being invited to a special reception at […]

Blue Peter competition for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

2 Nov, 2010 in TV tagged blue peter / competition / diamond jubilee / queen / royal household by Andy Merrett

See DreamToys 2015. Following other retailers’ lists of hot toys for Christmas 2010, the ‘official’ dozen has just been announced by the Toy Retailers Association. There are no great surprises, as many of the toys already appeared on the other lists, but it’s still a good indication of what kids […]

Dream Toys Dozen 2010 announced by Toy Retailers Association

27 Oct, 2010 in Children / Features / Recreation tagged 2010 / Christmas / list / toys by Andy Merrett

There’s nothing more powerful than a child’s imagination: it helps children to learn, tell stories, and explore their potential. So why not let your little ones take a break from their hi-tech games and the television and give them the opportunity to create their very own imaginary world. Create-A-World is […]

Create-A-World hits the UK

27 Oct, 2010 in Children tagged entertainment / toys by Andy Merrett

From one simple product, the baby ‘brag’ book, Alexandra Currie has grown her company A Little Square into one of the UK’s best-loved baby gift destinations. Five years ago, Alex arrived in London from New York, pregnant as well as on foreign soil. Searching for new mummy friends became top […]

A Little Square: Baby gifts from Alexandra Currie

26 Oct, 2010 in Babies / Clothing tagged clothes / gifts by Andy Merrett

Over a third of parents are confused about or unaware of how toddlers’ nutritional needs differ from those of adults. Guest blogger Dr Gill Harris, psychologist and member of the Infant & Toddler Forum, explains how the Ten Steps for Healthy Toddlers can help. Despite its importance, toddler nutrition is […]

Toddler meal times a struggle? Take a step – or ...

26 Oct, 2010 in Toddlers tagged advice / food / mealtime by Andy Merrett

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