Activities for Under 5s
Win a weekend at Legoland and much more with Vanish!
With the summer holidays just round the corner we’re thinking about all the fun things we can do with the kids. But as we all know endless days out can get expensive. That’s why we were very happy to tell you all about the brilliant competitions Vanish have on their newly launched Vanish UK [...]
Gruffalo, Monkey Puzzle or would you like some Room on the Broom
We were delighted that our favourite children’s author Julia Donaldson has been named the Children’s Laureate from June 2011 to June 2013. Julia’s books have brought many hours of delight and excitement at bedtimes for millions of children and their parents, with their melodic verse and beautiful stories. My children love The Snail on the [...]
![How to make dairy-free ice cream with toddlers helping [recipe by Annabel Karmel]](http://www.reallykidfriendly.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Banana-ice-cream-233x157.jpg "How to make dairy-free ice cream with toddlers helping [recipe by Annabel Karmel]")
How to make dairy-free ice cream with toddlers helping [recipe by Annabel Karmel]
We’re really enjoying Annabel Karmel’s new family cookbook, Annabel’s Kitchen: My First Cookbook, based on her TV show. While Annabel’s helpers on the show are slightly older primary school children and (absurdly) penguins, we thought most of the recipes are easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to help with. Bagel Snake is an easy winner, [...]
Where are the best outdoor adventures for children?
Where can you enjoy the best outdoor adventures with your kids? You’ve been telling us all about the best UK attractions for families… now we’d like to know your favourite places to explore and to let your children’s imagination run wild. Do you have a favourite adventure playground? A magical woodland area your children just love? [...]
The Tiger Who Came to Tea – West End Musical for Kids
Adapted from Judith Kerr’s award-winning picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea stage show promises to be the most exciting stage show for young children this spring and summer! With sing-along songs, magic and plenty of audience participation… not to mention an enormous tiger… this is one show your children will truly enjoy. Songs [...]
Cooking with kids made fun with Annabel’s Kitchen
There is nothing quite as satisfying – or as messy – as cooking with your children, that’s what ITV’s new show Annabel’s Kitchen is all about. With the help of Jimmy the Penguin’s zany gadgets, and Pearl Penguin’s knack for finding just the right recipe for the occasion, Annabel Karmel and some young helpers take [...]
Real-life Easter Eggs at the Family Friendly London Wetland Centre
Chocolate eggs are nice, but can’t possibly be as intriguing as the real thing! So this Easter skip along to WWT London Wetland Centre to see the duckling displays during which you can follow the progress of real-life Easter eggs. The “egg-candling” demonstrations are fascinating for children and adults alike – by shining a bright [...]
12 Easter Egg Hunts to enjoy with your children
If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a good surprise… okay, so they won’t likely encounter any teddy bears, but your kids are sure to get a surprise when they go Easter egg hunting. So take a pick from the dozen Easter Egg hunts below and set them on their way! [...]
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