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Esther Lee -
I am a graduate from Croydon and am still in full time education. I spend a lot of time daydreaming, writing and submitting – whether it’s for my own pleasure or the assignments I write for uni! Or if I’m not doing that, I’ll be in a cosy place immersed in a good book or spending time with friends.
Finding Nemo 3D, The Hobbit, Frankenweenie and other must-see family movies for Autumn 2012
We’ve been looking forward to Finding Nemo 3D and The Hobbit for years now, and cannot tell you how excited we are about Tim Burton’s new Disney film, Frankenweenie… With these and some other must-see family movies coming out this Autumn you’ll have to drag us out of the cinema kicking and screaming. Here’s our [...]
Best new children’s books for summer 2012
Looking for some new ideas for children’s books to enjoy this summer? Esther takes a look at the best books for toddlers and children, with a couple of great additions for teens. Feel free to add your own recommendations too! Books for Toddlers The Giant’s Loo Roll, Nicholas Allan This little gem follows the adventures [...]
Last minute ideas for Father’s Day!
Looking for some last minute Father’s Day ideas? Take a look at our list for some inspiration and see what you and the kids would most like to do on your special day. Pub lunch Why not take the family down to your local child friendly pub for a spot of lunch? You could have [...]
Family Days Out in London’s Royal Parks
It’s time to start thinking about warm weekends and the summer holidays… instead of taking the kids to Chessington or Brighton for the day, how about a relaxing family day out in one of the Royal parks around London? Take a picnic and a camera, and the day is yours. Chestnut Sunday, Bushy Park 13th [...]
Easter holidays in London with kids: Our top 10 family days out
The Easter holidays upon us, so we have put together a list of our Top 10 Family Days Out in and around London to enjoy over the Easter break. Book events now, plan your trips as soon as possible, start looking around Marks and Spencers for the cutest chocolate eggs and sweets (we like [...]
10 Things to Do on Mother’s Day
What are you doing on Mother’s Day? Nothing planned yet? Then take some advice from us. Instead of lying across the sofa with a box of your favourite chocolates, expecting elves to clean your house and your kids to bring you lunch, leave the house and enjoy the day with the little ones. Let them [...]
Are parents different now than they were 15 years ago?
If there’s one word to describe my parents, it’s active. They are very much on the go and when we were kids, they always had something entertaining up their sleeves, whether it was taking us to London for the day or a week’s camping holiday. My parents were – and still are – keen exercisers [...]
A wave of nostalgia hits the Really Kid Friendly team
Feeling nostalgic about your own childhood? I have these strange moments every time I pack the kids’ toys away or prop up Char, the sorry looking stuffed white polar bear I’ve had since 1986 and who now sits on my daughter’s bed. It seems that I’m not alone in enjoying the chance to reminisce a [...]
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