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Ian Mayhew

something for the weekend 4

1. do a night walk - buy some torches 2. get your kids to draw a map of their local community with things that are important to them.` it m…

Started by Ian Mayhew

0 Feb. 5, 2009
DadsUnlimited

Keeping your partner sweet!

Not specifically parenting, but a great tip anyway, to keep you out of trouble! Visit your local florist (no, not the BP garage at the end…

Started by DadsUnlimited

2 Jan. 13, 2009
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Ian Mayhew

Something for the weekend 3

1. Homework exchange. When you are getting your kids to do their homework have them set you some. 30 minutes each. See who has done the mos…

Started by Ian Mayhew

0 Jan. 8, 2009
Ian Mayhew

something for the weekend 2

1. Create key fobs. Draw / photograph a picture of each other. Laminate. Then punch a hole and add it to your set of keys. 2. Give each pe…

Started by Ian Mayhew

0 Nov. 14, 2008
DadsUnlimited

Hawkin's Bazaar - great for Christmas Presents

This is honestly not an advert - but we've just discovered Hawkin's Bazaar in our house. What a fantastic place! All those cool presents I…

Started by DadsUnlimited

0 Nov. 13, 2008
DadsUnlimited

I-Spy / Spotting / Observation sheets

Make up spotting/observation sheets before you leave. Your kids can record what they see on their journey. Offer prizes to focus the mind…

Started by DadsUnlimited

0 Nov. 13, 2008
DadsUnlimited

Make a travel photo album

Make up a small album of photos for the kids to take with them on the journey. Quirky photos, all the different family members, memorable o…

Started by DadsUnlimited

0 Nov. 13, 2008
DadsUnlimited

Pack lunchboxes for older kids, with food and drink for the whole journey...

...they will be able to help themselves without needing to ask. Seems strange, I know, but you'll be amazed how long this keeps them amused!

Started by DadsUnlimited

0 Nov. 13, 2008
DadsUnlimited

I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue CD's - an absolute winner

I know it's very Radio 4 and all that, but all our kids (who are 4, 8 and 10) love "I'm sorry I Haven't a Clue" the classic 'antidote to pa…

Started by DadsUnlimited

1 Nov. 13, 2008
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Tim

Car Alphabet

This involves spotting number plates on other cars. You take all the letters on any number plate and and make up a sentence/phrase/name tha…

Started by Tim

0 Nov. 13, 2008

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