Author Archive: Janis
I look after the day-to-day running of ReallyKidFriendly.com, as well as some geeky stuff behind the scenes. Thanks to my two boisterous rascals (aged 4 and 5), I have become an expert in soft play areas, parks, energetic music classes, and where to get a stiff drink once the kids have gone to bed. Really – ask me anything!
Chicago: A perfect family destination
If, like me you have several children (ours are toddler to teens) and for years have tried to keep them all occupied and amused whilst on vacation, you will know how vital it is to choose a destination that provides suitable entertainment for them. Being on the beach for long periods is great when the [...]
Eco-Friendly Baby Essentials for a Day Out
We asked some eco-friendly enthusiasts which products they would recommend for a day out with the little ones. Here’s what they had to say… A day out with baby means thinking ahead to be sure to pack all of the necessities to keep everyone happy, safe, and healthy. With a variety of environmentally-friendly products on [...]
Education by Stealth: Top Tablets for Kids
Nowadays, it seems like kids are learning to use tablets before they’re even learning how to walk. If you’re tired of sticky strawberry jam fingers smudging your precious iPad – not to mention the heart stopping moment it falls to the floor – it might be time to consider buying your child one of their [...]
Top 10 Rainy Days Out in London for Crawling Babies
Crawling babies are hard work especially when the weather’s bad – they refuse to sit still and it’s too cold and wet to let them loose in the park like dogs. With the British weather being so unpredictable I have put together a list of things to do in London with your little ones when [...]
A Children’s Book Guide to Travel
Ever wondered where children’s writers take their inspiration from? Well, we’ve come across this lovely infographic with the real-world destinations which inspired some of our favourite classic children’s stories. A Children’s Book Guide to Travel [Infographic] by the team at Cheapflights
Land of Kids Festival
Way too excited about this one. Wow, wow, wow. If you’re in London grab yourself a ticket, and we’ll see you there! Brought to you by the people behind annual music and arts showcase Land of Kings, this May sees Land of Kids embark on its very first voyage to the streets of Dalston, bringing [...]
Birthday party idea: Round up the kids and throw a Wild West party
Before I get started, I thought I’d make a quick confession. Somewhere in Grandma Mary’s stack of family photos, there is a photo of 6 year old me, a gap where my front teeth should be, perched on a banana-seat bike with streamers hanging from the handlebars. I am wearing a Western shirt and green [...]
Red Nose Day idea: Bake some Lookie Cookies!
Looking for ideas for Red Nose Day? Try these yummy and oh-so-silly Lookie Cookies, designed by 5 year old Madeleine for Sainsbury’s Comic Relief Cookie Challenge. Mummy helped with the baking, stencil design and some of the icing. Elliot helped by tasting all of the ingredients before they went in. The golden syrup was tasted [...]
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