Here at umeandthekids, we were recently sent an Explore box to build with my daughter. My little one was thrilled to receive a Build a Repeating Marble Run kit, as she is a huge fan of marble runs!With my little ones’ help, we are going to build our marble run together and share honest opinions […]
The 3 Best Ways To Set Up A House For Homeschooling
It is becoming a very common thing for people to decide to start homeschooling their kids. It could be for religious reasons, lack of opportunity locally, or for any other variety of reasons that people would rather keep their kids at home rather than go to school. It isn’t an easy thing to do, however. […]
Avoid These 4 Common Mistakes When Homeschooling
Homeschooling is happening more than ever these days as the world has changed considerably. With the technology available these days it is easier than ever to try homeschooling and still make sure that the kids get a quality education. There is also a big community that loves to help others make the leap and try […]
Preparing Your Kids for A Dental Check-Up: Our Top Tips
If you are gearing up for your kids’ first dental appointment or are familiar with the tears and heartache it brings, fear not because there is help at hand. This is an extremely common problem and can be fixed by familiarising yourself with a number of handy tips and tricks. Continue reading to find out […]
How Pets Affect the Development of Children
Most families consider getting a pet at some point. It’s always a good idea to have pets around when your children are still small. Pets have numerous benefits when it comes to children’s development. They can become your child’s life teachers even without knowing that they act in such a role. They can teach your […]
4 things you can do to help your kids sleep better at night
We come across many hurdles as parents, some of which are more easily fixed than others. One of the most common problems is that of sleep – or should we say lack thereof. It may be that your child has no issues falling asleep but wakes throughout the night, or perhaps it is getting to […]
Planning the best winter family day out
Winter can be a difficult time for families, particularly parents trying to find ways of keeping their kids entertained. The colder temperatures and wetter conditions put a lot of people off going outdoors but there are still loads of great activities you can do; you just need to know where to look. I’ve put together […]
Must-Have Christmas Gifts For Kids 2019
Here at umeandthekids I love to feature Christmas gift guides as It really is my favourite time of the year. I want to kick off the Christmas gift guides with the most important guide of all Christmas Gifts for Kids. Each year we find the latest toys, games, books, gifts and gadgets to help those […]
3 things to do with your kids this summer
The summer is finally here, and the sun is (occasionally) out in all its glory. Therefore, an exciting family trip is absolutely called for! It’s time to put the phones and computers down and to get out in the fresh air. You could cast your net far and wide and join the latest craze in […]
Best kid-friendly destinations for summer holidays
With the summer months fast approaching, many parents are scrambling online to find the best spots for the annual family holiday. If you’ve got kids, there are several things to think about before booking your trip. For example, is the destination family-friendly, is there a kid’s club and how long is the travel time to […]