BABIES & KIDS
SNUGGLE UP
This blanket is double-sided and as a result is fully reversible, in effect, giving you two blankets in one. You will find the same design in an inverted colour scheme on the reverse side. The ‘Medium’ size makes the perfect in-between blanket. jjtextile.co.uk
ADVENTURE KIDS
Sherpa fleece jacket in soft and comfy fabric made of recycled polyester. A really cosy favourite that keeps you warm during spring and autumn adventures! polarnopyret.com
MINI GARDENERS
This stunning T-shirt is part of our Big Book of Blooms collection, created exclusively for Kew Gardens. And this cheerful and bright coloured watering can is a must have for little gardeners! shop.kew.org
CORAL CHIC
Little ones will look adorable in this pure cotton crochet outfit. Comfy top features ribbed straps for a textured finish. Lettuce hems add a cute touch to the shorts.
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TIMELESS CLASSIC
The Ivy Grey Classic Crib is the epitome of elegance for your newborn child, graceful and designed to capture hearts from the very beginning. Wrapped in soft grey cotton and voile, this luxury baby crib exudes fairy tale charm with every gentle detail, from its couture-inspired bow to the sweeping canopy that frames her first sleep space. It can also be made without the bow. thebabycotshop.com
Back to School Decor: Essential bedroom tweaks to help kids focus and relax this term
As the countdown to the new school year begins, parents are shifting their focus from summer holidays to school uniform prep and academic routines. However, design experts at Nordic wallcovering studio FEATHR point out that one of the most powerful tools for easing this transition is a child’s own bedroom.
“The start of the school year is a massive psychological shift for kids,” says Anne Puukko, co-founder of FEATHR. “Suddenly, their bedroom is asked to pull double-duty— functioning as a quiet study hub by day and a calming sanctuary by night. Simple, intentional redecoration with designer wallpaper can help children mentally switch between ‘homework mode’ and ‘rest mode’ without feeling overwhelmed.”
To help parents prepare their homes for the autumn term, FEATHR shares four practical decoration tips to optimize children’s rooms for focus, learning, and emotional wellbeing.
Style a Dedicated “Study Zone” (Even in Small Rooms)
Mixing sleep spaces with workspaces can lead to
subconscious restlessness. For a successful backto-school setup, use clever decor styling to visually isolate the homework desk.
The Decor Tip: Position the desk facing away from the bed. Use a distinct wall mural or a block of structured, geometric wallpaper behind the desk area. This creates a clear visual boundary that signals to a child’s brain that it is time to sit down and focus, leaving the rest of the bedroom’s distractions behind them.
Ditch “High-Octane” Colours for Calming Palettes
While bright, primary-coloured bedrooms are popular for toddlers, high-saturation reds and bright yellows can cause sensory overload and anxiety in school-aged children trying to concentrate or unwind.
“While bright, primary-coloured bedrooms are popular for toddlers, high-saturation reds and bright yellows can cause sensory overload and anxiety in school-aged children trying to concentrate or unwind”
The Decor Tip: Update the room’s color palette with muted, earthy tones inspired by Scandinavian design. Swap out loud accents for soft sage greens, warm terracottas, soothing stone greys, and deep ocean blues. These shades are proven to lower heart rates, reduce eye strain, and create an atmosphere of quiet concentration perfect for reading.
Bring the Outdoors In with Biophilic Design
Integrating elements of nature into a study space—known as biophilic design—is proven to lower cortisol (stress) levels and improve cognitive stamina during mentally tiring school weeks.
The Decor Tip: Maximise natural light by positioning the study desk near a window and dressing the surrounding feature wall with a largescale forest mural. This setup does more than look beautiful. Looking at a sweeping tree acts as a visual reset button for a child’s brain. During intense study sessions or screen-heavy homework, these natural vistas give a child’s eyes a healthy place to rest.
Breathe Easy: High Quality Inks Provide Toxin-Free Air Quality
A hidden barrier to a child’s concentration and sleep quality during the hectic school term is poor indoor air quality. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) commonly found in traditional solventbased paints can cause subtle headaches and afternoon lethargy.
The Decor Tip: When redecorating for the new school year, choose materials that protect indoor air health. Opt for wallcoverings printed with water-based HP Latex inks on breathable non-woven papers. Holding prestigious GREENGUARD Gold and UL ECOLOGO certifications, this technology ensures the room remains odorless, allowing your child to sleep safely in the room.
The most inspiring classrooms aren’t always at school: they’re the spaces at home that quietly fuel focus, fire up imagination, and welcome deep, restful sleep when the textbooks finally close.
We’ve shared our four essential bedroom tweaks, but how will you style your student’s sanctuary this term? Explore the full range of Feathr wallpapers and discover which design will transform your child’s room into their ultimate study hub and peaceful retreat. feathr.com
“Maximise natural light by positioning the study desk near a window and dressing the surrounding feature wall with a large-scale forest mural”
Legoland® Windsor Resort presents
THE WORLD’S LARGEST LEGO FESTIVAL!
From 20 July - 31 August 2026
LEGO® Windsor Resort is inviting families to step into the LEGO Festival experience designed with kids at the centre to spark creativity, selfexpression and the simple joy of playing together.
Appearing at the next iteration of the festival of play are five interactive zones, perfect for guests seeking unique and unmissable experiences at festival.
Guests will kick off their day of awesomeness with their LEGO Festival wristband, collected on arrival, and a festival map. These colourful guides unlock the full festival experience, marking guests as an official festival goer ready to play, explore, and celebrate creativity across the park all day long.
Not only that, for extra LEGO Festival bragging rights, guests can participate in the 3 Build Challenge and collect stamps on the LEGO Festival map as they conquer each zone. It’s as easy as Build, Collect, Reward – those completing three
or more exclusive LEGO® Festival brick-building activities, can pick up 3-in-1 LEGO® Creator gift before heading home. Plus, there’s a LEGO Insiders points giveaway available for grown-up builders too.
Across the festival site, guests can expect themed play zones with hands-on brick-building activities, photo-worthy LEGO models, live shows, family challenges and a chance to meet many different LEGO characters in real life.
“Guests will kick off their day of awesomeness with their LEGO Festival wristband, collected on arrival, and a festival map”
VISITORS CAN EXPECT:
Music Zone: Turn up the volume and rock out in the Music zone featuring the “Battle of the Bands” show, where Rockstars and Popstars go head-tohead. Take centre stage in a high-energy space for kids to join in and sing along. Families can also add to a large festival mosaic build, spot selfie-friendly LEGO models, and meet characters including Melody Raye and Lyric Santos after the show. Creative Zone: Get hands-on in this unique building zone designed to help kids test ideas and see creations take shape. All-new highlights include The Creatureverse brick build tables and Master Model Builder sessions such as “The Anything Animal” and “Let’s Create a Creature.” Plus, photo moments with the festival LEGO® Panda and the LEGO® Peacock that guests can add LEGO brick build “feathers” to – it’s a colourful, creative playground.
Chill Out Zone: Unwind and explore the serenity of a secret garden in this quieter zone designed for a peaceful, plant-filled escape. In LEGO® Botanicals “Build & Bloom” guests can build a LEGO Botanicals flower and add it to a growing display including LEGO bricks Butterflies and bug build – brand new for 2026. There’s also a LEGO brick build Gardener model to meet and the “Playtime with Hopsy” chilled out stage show. Thrill Zone: Hold on to your nerve for this soon to be announced sports-themed, high-energy Thrill zone planned for 2026, with further details to be shared soon.
Play Zone: Power up in the “ultimate gaming fan zone” experience to be revealed soon.
Guests can refuel with new LEGO Festivalthemed food and drink, including the festival exclusive Brick Ice Lolly, available in three different flavours. Families can also visit the LEGO Store to browse the latest sets featured across the all the zones and pick up exclusive LEGO Festival merchandise to keep the play going at home. With the Festival included in the standard admission, guests can enjoy over 55 rides, attractions and shows that makes LEGOLAND® an epic day out where families can make lifelong memories. For those wanting to extend their fun, short breaks for all the family are just a click away. LEGO Festival is included with standard admission to the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort with prices starting at £32pp, kids under 90cm go free.
LEGOLAND® SHORT BREAKS OFFER CAN INCLUDE:
Enjoy the ultimate LEGO® sleepover at one of our fully themed LEGO hotels
Overnight stays at one of our LEGOLAND® Resort Hotels include a stay in an immersive LEGO-themed room and a delicious hot breakfast. Early Park Access available with a valid Theme Park entry Free parking & WiFi
To book your short break at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, please visit legoland.co.uk/shortbreaks/offers-and-packages/ Short break packages start from £60 per person.
For more information on LEGO Festival please visit legoland.co.uk/explore/ special-events/lego-festival
GIVE YOUR CHILD A SUMMER TO REMEMBER WITH SUPERCAMPS
Looking for an unforgettable summer holiday experience for your child?
SuperCamps has been creating inspiring school holiday adventures for over 30 years, helping children aged 4–14 build confidence, make new friends and enjoy active, screen-free days packed with excitement.
Hosted at some of the UK’s leading independent schools, our camps combine exceptional facilities with an engaging programme of sports, creative activities, team challenges and outdoor adventures. Whether your child loves being active, getting creative or simply trying something new, every day is designed to be fun, safe and memorable.
Alongside our popular Multi-Activity camps, we also offer an exciting range of Specialist Courses, including Bushcraft, Cookery, LEGO® Play, Rock Band, Kid Dance, Mad Science and more, giving
children the opportunity to develop new skills while having an incredible time.
With flexible booking options, extended care available and experienced, DBS-checked staff, SuperCamps provides parents with complete peace of mind throughout the school holidays.
This summer, give your child the freedom to explore, create, learn and play in a supportive environment where every day brings a new adventure.
Find your nearest camp and book today at supercamps.co.uk
KATIE MARIE CREATIONS
At Katie Marie Creations, every piece begins with a story – a moment, a feeling or a memory made to last. They cherish life’s most meaningful moments and mark those milestones to become those lifelong keepsakes. Whether it’s personalised little love letter in jewellery form, like the Aria Personalised necklace or a sentimental matching “mummy and mini” bracelet, their jewellery speaks from the heart and creates memories that lasts a lifetime. Designed as family jewellery, personalised jewellery is the perfect way to celebrate connection and love.
Their Mummy and mini rice pearl bracelets are lovingly handcrafted with freshwater rice pearls that are dainty yet timeless and finished with either a sterling silver or gold-filled hand stamped initial, keeping your little mini near even when you might not be together. Cherishing your connections, your bonds and celebrating these sentimental gifts for mums are a way of saying “I see you, I know you and I care”.
Katie Marie knows first-hand the powerful relationship of a mother’s unconditional love for their child and thoughtfully handcrafts her designs; remembering that your story is as unique
“Their Mummy and mini rice pearl bracelets are lovingly handcrafted with freshwater rice pearls that are dainty yet timeless and finished with either a sterling silver or gold-filled hand stamped initial, keeping your little mini near even when you might not be together”
as you are. Katie Marie weaves in your story throughout her creations, whether that’s with your family birthstones like their birthstone mummy and mini bracelets, your child’s initials to be added for an additional personalised touch or a pendant designed to embrace the love, bond and connection: like their love spoon collections or their embraced bracelets, Katie Marie Creations loves blending meaningful design with impeccable quality. Her jewellery is created as a thoughtful handmade touch that becomes a daily reminder of love, connection and the moments that matter most.
Katie Marie designs for the dreamers, the storytellers, and the hearts that cherish every detail. Katie Marie celebrates life’s milestones, big or small, with her jewellery pieces designed to hold your most treasured memories with the intention to be a cherished part of your story.
Let us create something that celebrates you. Check out her collections at katiemariecreations.co.uk and join the KMC Tribe. Instagram: @Katiemariecreations Facebook: The Creations of Katie Marie
Why Connection Might Be Your Most Powerful Health Tool
Dr Angela
Rai General Practitioner & Medicines Management Lead MBBS, BSc,MRCGP, DCH, DRCOG, Dip Cardiology, PGCert Anti-ageing Medicine (Distinction)
“Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Longevity Show in London which was an inspiring few days spent listening to and exchanging ideas with some of the leading voices in health and wellbeing.
What struck me most wasn’t just how quickly this field is evolving, but how reassuring it was to see that much of the conversation is returning to something beautifully simple: human connection.
When we think about “longevity,” it’s easy to picture advanced testing, supplements, or cuttingedge medical treatments. And while these certainly have their place, one theme came up again and again, our relationships matter just as much.
For young mums, this feels especially important.
In the early years of motherhood, life can become wonderfully full, but also, at times,
isolating. Between busy routines, sleepless nights, and the constant demands of caring for others, it’s easy for meaningful connection to slip down the priority list.
Yet the evidence is increasingly clear: staying socially connected plays a vital role in both our mental and physical health. Feeling supported, sharing experiences, and simply having someone to laugh (or vent!) with can reduce stress, improve resilience, and even positively influence long-term health outcomes.
In other words, those coffee catch-ups, walks with friends, or family gatherings are not indulgences, they’re essential.
As we move through the summer months, it’s a gentle reminder to give yourself permission to prioritise these moments. Whether it’s meeting another mum at the park, hosting a relaxed family lunch, or picking up the phone to an old friend, these small acts of connection can have a powerful impact.
Because ultimately, longevity isn’t just about adding more years to life, it’s about making those years feel joyful, supported, and deeply meaningful. So this summer, alongside everything else on your to-do list, try to make space for connection. It may just be one of the most valuable things you can do for your health.”
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