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  • What to pack for a kid’s sleepover

    Your child’s first independent sleepover can feel like a rite of passage. You will both most likely feel a mixture of nerves and excitement, so packing their overnight bag together, with a sele ...

  • What to pack for school

    Your child is off to school! Whether you’re nervous and excited for their first day or you’re a seasoned parent who has done this multiple times before, it certainly is a big step. They’ll be st ...

  • What to bring on a road trip with family

    Embarking on a road trip with your family is an opportunity for adventure and quality bonding time together. While planning a road trip with your children can be exciting, the key priority for ev ...

  • The ultimate beach packing guide

    You’re going for a day at the beach with the family! The seaside makes for a wonderful day out, particularly when the sun is shining during the summer holidays. But you might not have realised exac ...

  • Win a First Shoes Bundle

    This September we’re celebrating the launch of our new AW20 First Shoes collection with an exciting competition. We have three prize bundles to give away, where you could win a pair of Start-Ri ...

  • What to put in a Christmas Eve box

    Putting together a Christmas Eve box for your little ones is a tradition that’s grown massively over the last few years, and it’s a lovely way to spend a night of festive fun with the kids before ...

  • How to have a good morning routine for school

    Having a good morning routine can set a positive tone for the day, making you feel calm and in control. And a calm start to the morning is definitely needed on those busy school days. The best ...

  • How to label school shoes

    Buying a pair of quality school shoes is an investment. It’s an investment in your child’s healthy development, their confidence and their ability to concentrate - both in the classroom and when ...

  • How to prepare for back to school

    The six weeks of the summer holidays always seem to go by so fast. Before you know it, it’ll be time to pack the kids off to school once more - or perhaps for the first time! Whether your child i ...

  • Buy once, buy better

    Published 9th June 2022 We are thrilled to be working with Kate Hardcastle this summer. She is the UK’s leading expert on school uniform and helping families to save money and buy carefully. She ...

  • Get school uniform ready with Trutex

    Our friends at Trutex have put together a helpful guide for buying your child’s school uniform. What you need to know when buying school uniformWhether your child will be making their way thro ...

  • Retailer Spotlight: Wards

    Wards has served local communities throughout the East Midlands region since its early beginnings in 1954 when Eric Ward opened the family’s first shop in Worksop. Seven decades later, the business i ...

  • Top tips for cooking with toddlers

    Registered Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine aka Mummy Nutrition, shares her top 10 tips for getting little ones involved in the kitchen and engaged with food and cooking. It’s never too late, ...

  • Why are routines important for children?

    There are plenty of reasons why routines are great for kids. They help children to build healthy habits such as brushing their teeth and getting exercise as well as giving structure to their day ...

  • How to plan a family trip

    Planning family trips well ahead of time can be a great way to save money and time in the lead up to your holiday, as well as making it easier for you to find the perfect deal for you and your fami ...

  • How to help my child on their first day at school

    Whether it’s their first day starting primary or secondary school, they’re moving up to a new year group or they’ve recently changed schools, your child’s first few days in a new setting can take ...

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