It’s definitely a lot quieter outside now, and it means we can hear the birds singing loudly from our garden. So I thought about making some bird food or a…
A dose of reality – iPads and tablets are pretty much essential kit to get you through a long period at home with kids (ok maybe an exaggeration – but…
As parents, we have a MASSIVE amount of skills we have developed over time, skills that schools don’t necessarily teach. We’ve come up with some ideas for things you could…
During this time of lockdown, we need to think about different ways of getting our food shop. Now (and beyond) is a great time to support local business. Here are…
Whilst looking after your physical health is key – handwashing, exercise etc, looking after your mental health is so important too! These are uncertain times and that can be stressful….
Enjoy, please share your favourites – and let us know if you have any ideas too! I’ll be sharing lots more useful blogs over the next few weeks and don’t…
We saw this online and thought it might be useful for those of you who like a bit of structure in your lives! Here’s what various celebrities are offering you…
I thought about doing this as a post about national places to visit while we are all in lock down, but actually, Norwich has so many lovely places to see…
In Spain, a movement has started called #frommywindow. Children are encouraged to put their arts and crafts in the windows so people walking past can see. Now the idea has…
You know your child best, so you will know whether having a plan for when they’re off school is going to benefit them. My eldest loves being creative and playing,…
Guest Blog by Mumbler Sarah Self-isolating concerns me not least because both my children have a healthy appetite, but also because trying to work at the same time will be…
I started being the “School of Mum” this week as my toddler has severe asthma and I am taking precautions. I also have an 8 year old and an 11…
If your children fancy doing some baking,here are some simple recipes to do with the kids (and they are easy to follow – thanks to BBC Good Food Magazine!) …
Covid-19 has brought lots of uncertainty to families in the UK. We all know a lockdown is likely to happen at some point soon, but it’s hard to predict when. Inevitably,…
Hundreds of museums around the world throw open their (virtual) doors to visitors. Google Arts and Culture has teamed up with over 500 – take a look at the whole…
FOR ALL AGES BBC Learning – This site is old and no longer updated and yet there’s so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No…
Gardening With Children Ideas taken from the National Children’s Gardening Week website. https://www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk/fun-things-to-do/ Write your name in salad Fill a seed tray or pot/container with compost and lightly press it…
For more information: Covid-19 FAQs NHS Website Norwich CCG Website NNUH UK Government Response Norwich Council Website Norfolk Council info for families Norfolk Family Information Service Information around Coronavirus & Pregnancy …
Where to get support, food, essential items. Norfolk childhood and family service (formerly known as children’s centres) Early childhood and family service Just One Norfolk: Contact a health visitor Norwich Foodbank; many…
