A Small Child’s View on Her Big Home Move
If you're considering the idea of relocating to a new home in the year 2024, there's quite a bit to ponder, especially if you have children in the equation. Recognising…
Seven Tips to Get Young People Reading
To quote The Cat in the Hat creator Dr Seuss, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll…
How to Ease Your Children Back into School
As term time approaches, those endless days of trying to entertain your bored and restless kids are almost over. No more surly teenagers sleeping until 2pm, no more grumpy children…
This Love is Fur Real: Celebrating International Dog Day
From loyal Labradoodles and plucky Pointers to cheeky Chihuahuas and dinky Dachshunds, the UK has a long and proud history as a nation of dog lovers. There are 13 million…
The Safe Way to Let Children Play in Your Street
We all know that kids these days spend more time indoors (often on screens) and less time running around outside. If you’re a parent or carer frustrated by this trend,…
Top Tips for Making Your Family’s House Move Stress-Free
Moving house is stressful, moving house with kids… well, that can be a recipe for meltdowns, tantrums, and sleepless nights. As parents, you’re probably moving house for logical reasons: you…
How to Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet
The internet is a weird and wonderful place. Where else can you find answers to complex questions in seconds, or see pics of your mate’s terrible 1992 hairstyle in a…
Let’s Show Support for Our Amazing Hospices
The nation’s 200 hospices care each year for 225,000 children and adults with terminal or life-limiting illnesses. And, after an incredibly tough 18 months, they need our support now more…
Don’t Leave Your Back-to-School Prep to the Last Minute
It might seem premature to be talking about the schools going back, but let’s face it, September will be here before you know it. And when it arrives, you’ll be…
As the Tokyo Olympics Kick Off, Let’s Support Chelmsford’s Grassroots Sports Clubs
Eleven thousand elite athletes will converge in Tokyo next week for the 32nd Summer Olympic Games. Each of them will have put in tens of thousands of hours in practice…
Six Top Tips for Camping Trips in Chelmsford
Friday 2 July sees the start of the UK’s National BBQ Week – one of the Great British public’s favourite pastimes. Whether it’s bangers, halloumi burgers or spicy cauliflower steaks…
Eight Ways to Celebrate National Children’s Day in Chelmsford
The past year has been challenging for kids, so let’s make them feel special on National Children’s Day (NCD) on Sunday 16 May. The lockdowns of the last year hit…