Choosing a name for the new arrival is one of the biggest decisions a parent has to make and can sometimes be a bit of an overwhelming task. With so many different baby names on offer, it’s little wonder that there’s a huge diversity in the most popular names for little ones. But, just how […]
There are now around two million single parents in the UK and in our eyes, every one of them is a hero! It’s tough being a mum no matter what, but it can be even tougher on your own, so we’ve taken a look at five factors across the UK’s 35 most populated towns and […]
The birth of a new baby is a momentous occasion and one that definitely deserves a celebration. However, many people struggle with finding the perfect way to celebrate the new arrival, whether that’s a gift, a memento or an event. As a result, most people usually go for a bit of a shindig, hosting an […]
For most of us, Halloween is largely influenced by the American tradition of dressing up and going trick-or-treating, but around the world, there are loads of different celebrations and traditions which you may never have heard of. Fancy sharing our infographic? <img src=”https://www.playlikemum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/halloween-around-the-world.jpg”><br />An infographic by <a href=”https://www.playlikemum.com”>PlayLikeMum.com</a> […]
With Halloween just around the corner, most of us are starting to think about what we’re going to be dressing up as. To help you out, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to choosing a Halloween costume so, whether you want to be scary or controversial or anything in between, there will be some inspiration […]
It may be a duty of the parent to teach their children about the world, to share important values and sentiment. But there are times that the tables can be turned, and when they do, it can be a genuinely pleasant surprise. After wanting to focus on the joys of parenting, and celebrating how amazing […]
Getting children to eat well is no easy task, but one of the best ways to encourage healthy eating is to get them involved in cooking for themselves. Being involved makes children much more interested and likely to try something new, and there are plenty of ways they can get involved no matter how young […]
Halloween is a great holiday for all the family and provides the perfect opportunity to do a group costume. Whether you want something scary, something funny or to dress up as characters out of your favourite film, there are plenty of choices for families of all sizes. The beauty of group costumes means you can […]
As adults (and even for older children), our idea of the perfect Halloween party likely involves the liberal use of severed heads and fake blood but, for most toddlers, it’s best to tone all of that down. Halloween can be a really scary day of the year for young children, so it’s always a good […]
With gender neutral names being all the rage recently, we couldn’t resist delving into the world of androgynous baby names. From Blair to Sydney, there are some truly stunning gender neutral names out there and choosing a name for your new arrival couldn’t be easier with our A – Z of gender neutral baby names […]
