To mark International Friendship Day on Saturday 30th July 2022, toy company Mattel has announced the winners of the inaugural ‘Thomas & Friends International Friendship Day Awards’, presented to them by Aston Merrygold. Aston Merrygold with... -

My kids inherited certain things from me: my quick wit, my hazel eyes and also my body type. I was a chubby child. The adults in my life told me it was ?puppy fat? and that I?d outgrow it. When I didn?t, I was sent to a weight-loss group for fat... -

Over six million viewers ?tuned in to BBC1?s Countryfile last Sunday (24 July) to see what was happening at Queen’s College in Taunton.  Adam Henson, ?the BBC Countryfile presenter and farmer from the award-winning Cotswold Farm Park, showcased... -

Like a lot of parents of small children, I have a love-hate relationship with family trips to the beach. We set out in the morning looking like we?re about to shoot a J. Crew catalogue, only to return home hours later as though we?ve emerged from... -

Here, a spokesperson from Heriot-Watt University has gone through a selection of university clearing myths to give you an idea of why the process can be so useful despite the unfortunate negative connotations associated with it There are a lot of... -

Created for Do you have aspiring beekeepers at home" While you may not be ready to start your own honey-making hive, you can teach your kids how to support pollinators in your own backyard?or balcony. Creating a bee-friendly garden is a great... -

It may sound dramatic, but at Prep Schools Trust we really do believe that the Prep Sector is changing around us very rapidly and we expect it to continue to do so. So what does the future hold for prep schools as we know them" Most... -

Welcoming a puppy or dog into your home is a life-changing and exciting decision for the entire family. Here are our top tips on how to help you decide if a dog is right for your family, and if so, which breed best dog breed for your... -

Looking to entertain the little ones over the holiday" We’ve rounded up the best family days out and things to do in and near London during the summer holidays. The Hundred Cricket There are two words that tend to spark fear into lives of busy... -

With unceasing space and stunning scenery, intimate class sizes and competitive fees, for centuries Scottish private schools have been entrusted by parents from all over the world to bring the best out of their children. We take a look... -

It?s not surprising that while in the throes of the nine-month sleep regression with baby Jeremiah and road-tripping through America with six kids total (yup, six!), James Van Der Beek has been trying out some new parenting tools?but he seems to... -

Take the family on magical tours of the UK’s famed castles, palaces and cathedrals. Trace the historical steps of well known figures, and learn about how they lived. Hever Castle, Kent Hever Castle, Kent The childhood home of Anne... -

At the very end of the wearying journey that is potty training awaits one final challenge: the butt wipe. It may seem intuitive to you, but to a kid with a high tolerance for grossness and an urgency to get back to their toys, wiping properly is... -

Earlier this week, the finale of Freddie Flintoff?s Field of Dreams aired on BBC One, which saw the sportstar visit the independent school Denstone College to play a fixture.  The show aired for the first time on 5th July and saw Freddie Flintoff... -

When we left Vancouver Island for the Maritimes, every inch of our SUV was packed solid. We had to stack clothes around the kids so high that we couldn?t open the back doors. At the first stop, we lifted our little ones out through the windows,... -

Today (Wednesday 20 July 2022) Boden has launched its very first limited edition, sustainable ?Remix Collection?, produced from offcuts of its most loved styles, with gorgeous matching pieces for mums and daughters. Repurposed Tiered Maxi Dress in... -

The Fijian Rugby Sevens men?s squad has chosen Dorset-based Canford School as its training base for the fortnight leading up to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham which starts on 28th July. The South Pacific team arrived on the evening of Sunday... -

Anyone who has flown with a baby knows how nerve-wracking it can be. Aside from the extra luggage, myriad of baby equipment and intense planning required for the trip, parents are often terrified to face the ire of fellow passengers if their... -

Schools with strong European links offer pupils a unique experience, discovers Anne Cuthbertson Hill House The distinctive gold jumper and rust-coloured knickerbocker uniform of Hill House School pupils is a familiar sight on the train... -