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April 29, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments charity, Francis House, life under lockdown

Boys Brave the Shave for Francis House Hospice

Boys shaved their heads for Francis House Children’s Hospice after hearing about the charity’s shortfall in income from cancelled fundraising events as a result of the Coronavirus crisis.

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April 28, 2020 Peter Matthews 3 Comments dads' stories, life under lockdown

Reader’s Diary: Quarantining with Baby

Reader’s Diary: Paternity leave under quarantine with a 10 month old baby. How hard could it be?

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April 24, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Hulme Hall Grammar, life under lockdown

Challenges from Cheshire

Cheshire based Hulme Hall Grammar offers home-educating quizzes, challenges and activities to keep children of various ages mentally and physically active.

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April 23, 2020 Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg 0 Comments life under lockdown

How to Talk to Children about the Lockdown

Consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist’s tips on how to help parents identify when their children are becoming overwhelmed by lockdown situation and how to help.

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April 17, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments indoor activities, life under lockdown

Seven Indoor Activities to Keep Kids Busy

It is hard to keep children busy at the best of times. It’s even trickier now, during the quarantine. Here are a few suggestions on keeping kids occupied during the lockdown.

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April 15, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments life under lockdown, Tatton Park

Tatton Park Online Learning Hub

In response to the call to stay home and stay safe, Tatton Park offers parents and teachers brand new curriculum based learning materials and resources.

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April 10, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Easter, indoor activities, life under lockdown

How To Keep Kids Entertained Over Easter – Fun And Educational Ideas Any Parent Can Do!

This selection of easy-to-do, fun activities to enjoy at home these Easter holidays will keep children occupied, having fun and learning at the same time.

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April 10, 2020 Joanna Thurston 0 Comments Easter, indoor activities, life under lockdown

Family Fun to See You through Bank Holiday Lockdown

Check some suggestions for fun family activities to see you through the Easter Bank Holiday. Support Action for Children’s emergency coronavirus appeal to help most vulnerable UK families.

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April 9, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments coronavirus, life under lockdown

Maternity Services are Open for Business

The Royal College of Midwives has called on pregnant woman to support them in keeping services available, to keep themselves healthy and to protect midwives and maternity support workers.

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April 9, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments charity, Easter, Francis House, life under lockdown

Francis House launches virtual Easter Chick Hunt fundraiser

Francis House Children’s Hospice has launched the Francis House ‘Virtual’ Great Didsbury Easter Chick Hunt in the run up to Easter and throughout April.

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April 1, 2020 Amanda McAlister 0 Comments domestic abuse, life under lockdown

Family Domestic Abuse – Where to Find Support?

Domestic abuse incidents may rise as a result of self-isolation due to coronavirus, when families are trapped inside and abuser’s behaviour may be aggravated by the chaos and uncertainty