There’s a nip in the air and that means just one thing – ski season! We discover the very best places for a family ski holiday you’ll all treasure. Whether you are a family of beginners or seasoned skiers, a holiday on the slopes provides the perfect opportunity to get out of London and enjoy sweeping mountainous landscapes and clean mountain air. It comes as a welcome break for urban families and the children love it. Nursery Slopes: How To Plan Your Family Ski Holiday When To Go on Your Family Ski Holiday If you have pre-school children, you’re lucky – you can plan to travel outside of sch ..read more

As autumn sets in and Halloween creeps closer, what better way to celebrate than by visiting a pumpkin patch with your brood of little monsters? These are the best family friendly pumpkin patches to visit in the UK. With Halloween creeping ever closer, pumpkin patches have been cropping up across the UK. So, we’ve revealed the UK’s most family-friendly patches. 20 of The UK’s Most Family-Friendly Pumpkin Picking Patches to Visit This October The most family-friendly pumpkin picking spots in the UK have been revealed by HelloFresh, with farms in Essex, Hertfordshire and Surrey being named, amo ..read more

Discover the best healthy recipes for the coming months that your children will love – and how to eat organic this autumn. We spoke to child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed who shares her wisdom for feeding children from 12 months right through to school age with her new book How to Feed Your Toddler. Discover her top autumn recipes below. Best Healthy Recipes & Snacks For Autumn Kids Will Love Courgette Cornbread Squares Prep: 10–15minutes Cook: 25–30 minutes Makes: 20–25 squares Ingredients: 50g unsalted butter or dairy-free spread 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped 2 cour ..read more

With Halloween fast approaching, we’ve rounded up the best and most popular children’s Halloween costumes for 2023 for some spooky inspiration for your little trick or treaters. Credit: Unsplash Whether your child wants to be their favourite TV or movie character for a day or would rather stick to the true scary spirit of Halloween, we’ve rounded up some of the best children’s Halloween costumes for this spooky season. The best children’s Halloween costumes for 2023 Wednesday Adams, £24.99 The famous daughter of the Adamms Family, and star of one of this year’s hottest Netflix series , Wednes ..read more

With 53% of children using reading as a tool to relax, along with the added benefits of it developing a broader vocabulary and increasing a better understanding of other cultures, many parents are keen to encourage their children into reading. We spoke to the experts to reveal top tips on how to get your child into reading. There are endless benefits that can come from reading, so we spoke to the experts at personalised children’s book retailer In the Book are sharing their tips on how best to encourage children into reading, including creating a comfortable reading environment and allowing c ..read more

As Dobble – one the UK’s most fun and fast-paced family games – launches a special residency at the thrilling Thorpe Park Resort in Surrey,  Little London’s Wersha Bharadwa heads down to check out the fun… Dobble, the fast-paced observation game where 2-8 players compete to match identical symbols on cards, is one of Asmodee’s biggest sellers along with CATAN, Bananagrams and The Pokémon Trading Card Game. It’s perfect for rainy days and Christmas Day fun for children aged six and up. Now the game has partnered up with Merlin’s Thorpe Park resort with the creation of a fun new take o ..read more

The process of choosing a nursery for your child can feel overwhelming, particularly if you’re doing it for the first time. Victoria Skinner, Head of Nursery at Chinthurst, shares her advice on the important things to look out for before you make your decision. Credit: Chinthurst School Websites and brochures can give you an initial feel for a setting but the only way to really know if a nursery is right for your child is to visit, so you can absorb the culture and ethos. Receiving (and making) a good first impression is vital; if you can sense a welcoming atmosphere, so will your child when i ..read more

As one of Cornwall’s most popular and family friendly activities, Wersha Bharadwa hops on board for fun day of Stand Up Paddleboarding with Ocean Sports Centre in Carbis Bay. OCEAN CENTRE SPORTS There could hardly be a better location for a water sports centre than that of Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa’s affiliated Ocean Sports Centre. Tucked cleverly behind the dunes of the mile-long white sandy beach, this is your go-to spot when you and the kids are hankering for an afternoon or two of fun aquatic adventures while in Cornwall. The fastest growing water sport and biggest family craze here of cour ..read more

We’ve partnered with Frog Bikes to give you a chance to win an amazing red Tadpole Plus balance bike, specifically designed for 3-4-year-olds eager to embark on their two-wheeled journey. This balance bike will make riding as easy as walking! Frog Bikes The 14-inch Frog Tadpole Plus is the perfect companion for little riders, combining safety, comfort, and heaps of fun, igniting a child’s imagination and bringing their outdoor adventures to life. It is meticulously crafted to ensure your child’s safety while encouraging their motor skills and confidence. With its lightweight design, it is easy ..read more

Treat your little ones with a food-filled day out to remember as we round up the best afternoon teas for kids in London. Jurassic Afternoon Tea at The Ampersand Hotel £37.50 per child, from £55.40 per adult The Ampersand Hotel has launched a new Jurassic Afternoon Tea which promises the perfect treat for both children and adults alike (there are cocktails!). With its close proximity to the Exhibition Road museums, The Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington has historically always taken inspiration from its neighbourhood. The Ampersand Hotel’s Jurassic-themed tea takes its cue from the time dino ..read more