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Bringing Up Race with Your Kids: Book Announcement! + Helpful Resources

Well, it’s been an incredible week in what can only be described as an earth-shaking year. Who knew 2020 would be such a huge reset for all of us? Last Friday, I made the exciting announcement on social media that in less than three months, I’m going to be a published author! My book BRINGING…

What Do You Tell Your Children about George Floyd?

He was calling for his mother, they say. While that officer knelt on his neck and crushed the life out of him, George Floyd cried out for his mum. Floyd was close to his mother and her death two years previously had devastated him. Some say perhaps he saw his mother’s spirit in his final…

May Half Term on Lockdown for Kids and Grownups

Enjoying the Bank Holiday? Life feels so much better now that the sun’s out all week and we can hangout a little in the fresh air — while still taking care to maintain safe social distancing. Half term on lockdown means no homeschooling (hooray) but plenty of online fun to keep you and your little…

Weekend Lockdown Ideas for Kids and Families

I’m not sure whether to laugh or cry over the government’s London lockdown (and nationwide) exit plans — although Matt Lucas’ impression of the PM still has me giggling. Personally, I’m in no hurry to send my youngest back to school although I respect those who might feel differently. I think the science is unclear…

May Bank Holiday Lockdown Kids Weekend Scoop + Week Ahead (May 7-14, 2020)

Hey, how are you all coping? The days have been blurring into one another and as I’ve been caught up on a big deadline, it’s been hard to keep track blog-wise. But I’m back with a May Bank Holiday Lockdown Kids Weekend Scoop and a guide to all the cool stuff happening in the week…

How to Celebrate Easter in London with Kids on Lockdown

Happy Easter weekend. Today’s post is especially for kids and grownups searching for entertaining ways to play, create and feast together over the Bank Holiday. In our Easter in London lockdown guide, you’ll find a Camp Bestival virtual festival, raving with Big Fish Little Fish, digital fun with Borough Market, Fleabag stage play streamed to…

How to Support London’s Most Inspiring Family Arts Spaces under Lockdown

One of the reasons I started this blog 10 years ago was to share my lifelong love of arts, culture and storytelling with a growing audience. After discovering that having a baby didn’t bar me from exploring the best of London’s vibrant cultural scene, I was on a mission to spread this message far and…

200+ Creative Things to do with Kids at Home (Lockdown Bucket List + free printable)

THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE LIST FOR PARENTS AND KIDS AT HOME DURING COVID-19 I know some of you are still crying into your coffee at the thought of managing your munchkins 24-7 until, like, the end of all time. Sure, #thestruggle is real but it doesn’t have to turn into famageddon. As promised, I’ve put together a…

11 Things to Do with Kids in London in a Heatwave