Toddle About South Warwickshire Jan-Mar 2023 by Toddle About Magazine

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Little Dragon’s Day Nursery

is a family run day nursery located in the picturesque village of Snitterfield on the outskirts of Stratford-UponAvon. We care for children aged 3 months to 5 years and the nursery is open from 8am until 6pm Monday to Friday with early drop off and late pick up options available upon request.

The nursery is owned and managed by Kate and Neil who are parents of 3 little ones. Kate also brings a breadth of experience having enjoyed working as a qualified Primary School Teacher for the last 12 years. Our facilities are brand new following a full renovation of an old church. We are big on nature and the outdoors, with children being able to explore our 3.5 acre field and forest school. We have a creative and ‘down to earth’ take on the Early Years Foundation Stage where children experience diverse and spontaneous child-led activities supported by our skilful practitioners.

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Bearley Road, Snitterfield,

The New Year is a time to look back and to look forward. Some people make resolutions to break bad habits, create new ones or maintain existing ones. The team at Toddle About also has a resolution it intends to keep; to continue to help families love life with little ones and provide you with a wealth of local information for all things bump, baby and toddler.

We've also got a brand new feature for you in 2023 as we've teamed up with local mum blogger from 'Warwickshire Kids' to share some of her favourite adventures and activities to give you our top tips to try out with your little ones. So, grab your wellies and scarf and explore the great outdoors with these great winter days out on page 12 and 27.

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Creative Confidence for Life

Stagecoach Leamington Spa and Stagecoach Warwick are enrolling now for their Spring Term, starting on January 7th 2023. Children aged four to six are introduced to the performing arts through their fabulous range of Early Stages singing, dancing and acting classes, and a 2 week trial is available for all new students, costing £25. Classes are held weekly in term time. Visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamingtonspa or www.stagecoach.co.uk/warwick to enrol. P.42

The Zoogie Boogie Club is proving a huge hit with families throughout Warwickshire and, due to demand, will soon be adding more classes to their busy timetable. Classes are structured, teacher-led and feature a magical mix of Movement, Music & Makaton with activities that are perfectly designed to support your little one’s development. They also o er unlimited free play sessions! 10% o your rst month's membership. Email contact@zoogieboogie.co.uk or visit www.zoogieboogie.co.uk to book a taster. P.6

And the Winner is….

Local children’s business Drama Tots has been named the Most Loved Performing Arts Activity in the UK! This is the 6th year running that Drama Tots have won a prestigious What's on 4 Kids award! Drama Tots classes combine music, movement and imaginative play to allow children to be creative, gain con dence and learn about the wonderful world around them.

To nd a class near you visit www.dramatots.co.uk P.33 & P.42

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Tinies is the one stop place for all your childcare needs. They provide permanent & temporary nannies, live in nannies & babysitters. They also provide creches for special occasions or corporate events. So if you're looking for a childcare solution or wanting to work in the childcare sector why not give them a call.

To nd out more call 07915 910978 or email birmingham@tinies.com P.23

Dandinos - a Wonderful Success!

Dandy Development, the multi-award winning baby and toddler class, launched its brand new young baby course in September and it has been a sold out success. The gentle combination of baby sign, sensory fun, movement and music speci cally designed for babies from 6 weeks - 6 months has been a delight to all the babies and parents lucky enough to grab a place! See what Dandinos is all about with photos and reviews of classes on their Facebook, Instagram page and website. 2 free classes when you enrol in Spring 2023. Visit www.dandydevelopment.co.uk P.29

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New Year Fun at Little Crackers

The toddler group meets every Wednesday mornings during term time from 10.30am to11.45am at Crackley Hall School. The new year brings lots of visiting activities, so there will be plenty to keep the little ones entertained. Activities include Forest Fun, Move It Shake It Dance and Easter Crafts. Just £2 per family all are welcome to come along and join in the fun.

To book your place email staynplay@littlecrackers.co.uk P.21

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Established 16 years ago, Rugbytots is a specially designed play programme that uses the multiple skills of rugby to create a fun and enjoyable environment whilst developing basic motor skills. Rugbytots now has 80,000 boys and girls enjoying classes each week across 20 countries! Classes in Warwickshire are being held on weekends in Rugby, Warwick, Stratford and Solihull and Toddle About readers can claim a free taster session.

Call Jim on 0845 3136715 or email warwickshire@rugbytots.co.uk P.32

Jayne's Dance Academy

Krystle Jayne's Dance Academy are celebrating after receiving another 100% pass rate in their Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams. The RAD is the most prestigious exam board and the majority of students passed with Distinction. Enrolling now at Claverdon, Studley and Wootton Wawen. Krystle Jayne's Dance Academy o ers ballet from 2.5 years, tap from 4 years and street dance from 5 years. FREE trial o ered, along with sibling and multiple class discounts quoting 'Toddle About'.

To book your place visit www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk P.44

Fun & Engaging Classes for Babies

There is lots of newness arriving into The Baby Barn for 2023 which is also their 30th birthday year. They are introducing a selection of new furniture collections from Venicci and Cuddle Co plus new season pram colours from iCandy, BabyStyle, egg, Bugaboo and many more. The Baby Barn o ers a great selection of products to view instore that will suit all budgets and excellent service including payment plans.

Please call 01926 634704 for more information. P.9

If you have a baby Rhythm Times's fun, engaging, age appropriate, developmental baby classes are ideal. Even the tiniest babies can get involved with the music. Babies love to hear you sing, enjoying the lights and instruments too. Babies progress through the classes, playing their own instruments exploring and making new friends. You’ll meet lots of other parents too. Whichever age and stage your baby is at Rhythm Time have the class for you. Visit www.rhythmtime.net/ nd-a-class or email rachel.t@rhythmtime.org P.9

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Out with the Old. In with the New.

Diary at the ready. There are a few mum2mum markets planned this winter:

Sun 15th Jan 2-4pm, Massey Ferguson Club, Coventry.

Sun 29th Jan 2-4pm, Kenilworth High School.

Sat 4th Feb 2-4pm, Cawston Community Hall, Rugby.

Sat 11th Feb 10-12am, Lower Farm Academy, Nuneaton.

Sun 5th Mar 2-4pm, Massey Ferguson Club. Sat 25th Mar 2-4pm, Cawston Community Hall. To nd out more visit www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

Support throughout Pregnancy

Run by two local mums, Vicky and Melissa, Beyond the Bump was created to help parents be empowered about their birth so you can have the best experience possible. In order to support you throughout your pregnancy and postpartum, they o er everything from early pregnancy classes and antenatal courses to postpartum classes and birth trauma therapy. All of their services can be found at www.beyondthebumpwarwickshire.co.uk P.9

Learn a New Language with your Little One

Do you LOVE the idea of attending a weekly class with your baby, toddler or pre-schooler that also teaches you something new? Then why not try out BilinguaSing where you can learn a new language with your little one! It's never too late to start learning something new. They o er French, Spanish, German and Italian lessons across Coventry & South Warwickshire and no previous language skills are needed. Free bilingual album when you book a whole term. To nd out more visit www.bilinguasing.com/ nd-a-class. P.40

Events to Look Forward to

In January, TT Country Events return to the BENN Hall, Rugby for their popular wedding fayre. March sees their Spring Fair at the BENN Hall. Who came to Brownsover Hall Hotel last year for the Family Fun Day? It is back and even bigger including a craft fair. November will see a Firework Display and then a Christmas Fair. They have saved the best for last, as they are working with Rugby Borough Council to bring not one but two Christmas Markets to Rugby in November and December.

Visit www.ttcountryevents.co.uk or follow TTCountryEvents

Brand New Baby Show in April 2023

Toddle About will be bringing a baby and toddler show to Warwickshire in April 2023. Proudly sponsored by awardwinning children’s clothing brand Wear Milo’s, the show will give parents the opportunity to meet and see for themselves the exciting range of baby and toddler activities & products available to them as well as live talks and product demonstrations. Sign up today and secure your free goody bag. Register for free at toddle.fun/babyshowwarks P.8

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Toddle About are bringing the Baby Show to Warwickshire!

Toddle About are proud to announce that we will be bringing our Baby Show to Warwickshire this April.

Join the ultimate parenting event in the county, with over 45 fantastic stands all under one roof. The baby show is FREE to attend.

From small, local independent businesses to nationwide well-known brands, there will be something for everyone. You will have the opportunity to speak to and hear from children’s service providers, parenting experts and have the opportunity to try out and buy products.

The venue is buggy friendly, breastfeeding friendly, there are refreshments and snacks available to purchase onsite and there is plenty of free parking.

To make sure everyone has a fun day, the little ones will have a soft play area to enjoy and there will be special guest appearances with meet & greet characters throughout the day. We’ll have a dedicated, quiet feeding area for mums to sit, relax and feed the baby.

There is a jam-packed programme in the Demonstration Area, with a whole range of di erent activities, including car seat safety, a pram demonstration, baby and toddler first aid, perinatal mental health and interactive children’s development classes and much more.

Book your free place early and you will receive one of 300 exclusive goody bags containing some great treats! Go VIP

Get early access to the Baby Show from 9am to beat the crowds. As a VIP Ticket holder you also get a free tea & coffee voucher which can be redeemed throughout the day at the cafe, a free goody bag (one per family) and exclusive entry into our competition to win some fantastic prizes. Early booking is recommended as there are only 100 VIP tickets available. Cost: £5 per family (max. of 4 people)

Whether you are expecting your ﬁrst or have a little one in pre-school, this event will have something for youwe look forward to seeing you there!

TO GIVE YOU AN INSIGHT AS TO WHAT TO EXPECT HERE ARE SOME OF OUR LIVE TALK/DEMO TOPICS:

Natalie Tasker from Baby Years Perinatal Mental Health, Attachment and Bonding

Learn about how activities, such as baby massage and yoga promote positive mental health through releasing oxytocin.

The team at The Baby Barn Pram & Nursery Centre

Car Seat Safety & Pram

Demonstration

Learn more about car seat safety and try out the latest pushchairs, prams and car seat models.

Kelsey Brookﬁeld from The Zoogie Boogie Club

Free Taster Session

Join this fun-packed, animated & educational Movement, Music & Makaton taster session. Suitable for children aged 8 weeks - 5 years.

PREMIER SPONSOR SHOW SPONSORS GOODYFREEBAG (ONE PER FAMILY) FOR THE FIRST 300 TICKETREGISTERED HOLDERS Sunday 23rd April 2023 10am - 3pm Warwick Hall, Warwick, CV34 6PP

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MY MAGICAL BEARDED FRIEND

BY CHRIS HUSBAND

Encounter a mysterious character who gradually appears when the sun starts to go down and disappears when the sun reappears in the morning. Is he a real person or just a trick of the eye? Rhyming words and an engaging vocabulary will help even hesitant children work on their reading skills, with an amusing tone and colourful illustrations.

Cost: £9.99. Buy from Amazon

FLYING SCOTSMAN AND THE BEST

BIRTHDAY EVER

BY MICHAEL MORPURGO

Paying tribute to the women who kept the railways running during the Second World War, this story is warmly written and joyously illustrated and has family at its heart. Iris knows everything there is to know about Flying Scotsman. Her dad is the famous train’s driver, and every year her favourite birthday treat is a trip to see him at work. But each time Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris wishes more than anything that she could be in the driver’s cab, just like her dad. Then again, who’s to stop her…

Cost: £12.99. Buy from Amazon

THE BOX BY KAT WALSH

BOB THE DOG GETS A JOB

BY TRACEY HAMMETT

Bob the Dog is a busy dog. She always likes to have a job. One sunny day, Bob heads to the park to look for a new job and gets one at an ice cream van. Bob starts really well, serving every single customer, until the cones run out and the ice cream machine won’t stop making ice cream! Find out what happens to Bob and how she becomes the talk of the town.

Cost: £7.99. Buy from www.gra eg.com

THE HEART OF A GIANT

BY HOLLIE HUGHES

There’s a shape up in the hills, where a giant’s said to sleep, beneath a grassy blanket, on a bed of moss and peat... Then, one day, the sleeping giant wakes – and a small boy called Tom is plunged into an unforgettable adventure. Along the way, he’ll discover what it means to be a true friend – and that even an ordinary boy can have the heart of a giant. With beautiful rhyming verse and gorgeous illustrations, this book is a real treat.

Cost: £7.99. Buy from www.bloomsbury.com

Dexter is in for a whirlwind of adventure when he realises that with a little bit of imagination, this boring old box can be just about anything at all - a pirate ship? A rocket? A stage for a puppet show? Join him on his adventures to nd out and be inspired.

Cost: £5.99. Buy from Amazon

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IF I WERE THE WORLD BY MARK SPERRING

If I were the world, I’d want owers and bees. A chorus of birds singing high in the trees. If I were the world, I’d want sparkling seas. If I were the world...

Would YOU look after ME?

This beautiful and uplifting book will inspire us all to join hands and help our amazing planet. With an irresistible rhyming text and stunning illustrations, it’s the perfect book to inspire children to ask questions and take action.

Cost: £7.99. Available from Amazon

THE MISSING PIECE

BY JORDAN STEPHENS

Sunny loves jigsaw puzzles – the bigger the better. One day, her Gran gives her a ONE-THOUSANDPIECE puzzle. Piece after piece, she puts together the picture, until ... DISASTER! The nal piece is missing. Sunny may be small, but she is very determined – so she sets o to nd it. As the day whizzes by in a whirl of new places and friends, Sunny discovers that looking for something is every bit as fun as nding it, and that perhaps the missing piece was there all along...

Cost: £12.99. Available from www.waterstones.com

I LOVE ME!

BY MARVYN HARRISON

Brimming with positivity, this is a fun and empowering rst book of positive a rmations to help little ones stand tall - perfect for building con dence and self-esteem in very young children. With joyful, uplifting statements for each day of the week, it provides an enjoyable routine to help prepare young children for the wider world of nursery and school. The book also includes a bright, fold-out ending and tips for parents and carers.

Cost: £7.99. Available from Amazon

TEAPOT TROUBLE

BY MORAG HOOD

Something or someone is living inside Duck’s teapot! Who are they? What do they want? How will we get them out? Never fear, for Tiny Horse is here! Tiny Horse has a trampoline. She has a magni cent hat. She has a stick of celery. What more could anyone need to save the day?

A laugh-out-loud story with a message about kindness, Teapot Trouble is perfect for reading aloud and is a warm and silly picture book that children (and adults) will nd hilarious.

Cost: £7.99. Available from www.amazon.co.uk

MEESHA MAKES FRIENDS

BY TOM PERCIVAL

Meesha loves making things, but there’s one thing she nds di cult to make – friends. She doesn’t know quite what to do, what to say or when to say it. Then one day she discovers that she has a special talent that might just help her...

Providing an a ectionate look at the joys and di culties of making and keeping friends, and nding your place in the world, this is the perfect springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health, and managing feelings.

Cost: £6.99. Buy from www.bloomsbury.com

Enter online at www.toddle.fun/worldbookday A fabulous Children’s Book Bundle, worth over £300! Win ALL the books featured here PLUS dozens of other children’s titles in this fabulous children’s book giveaway! There are over 30 books in our amazing prize bundle, worth over £300! Closing date Thurs 2nd March 2023. WIN

Days Out WINTER

Until MAR 31

WINTER BIRDS OF PREY

Warwick Castle, open from 10am

Find out more about these spectacular and fascinating birds of prey, as the castle’s expert Falconer demonstrates their incredible skills.

Warwick Castle, Warwick, CV34 6AH Tel: 01926 406610 WarwickCastle www.warwickcastle.co.uk

Cost: Standard castle entry applies. Please book online.

FEB 18-26

HALF TERM AT ATTWELL FARM PARK

Attwell Farm Park, 9am-5pm

Your favourite animals are just waiting to say hello, from the Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Cattle to Alpacas, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Chickens, Ducks and so much more. Young aspiring farmers can also jump into some farming machinery and explore the controls too!

Attwell Farm Park, Sea eld Ln, Redditch B98 9DB Tel: 01527 66191 AttwellFarmPark www.attwellfarmpark.co.uk

Cost: Adults £10.95, Child £11.95, under 2s go free. Please book online.

10 FEB5 MAR

SPECTACLE OF LIGHT

Compton Verney

Discover the night-time wonder of Compton Verney through a wonderful spectacle of light and sound. Enjoy this beautiful illuminated trail through the majestic woodland and around the parkland all lit under the stars.

Compton Verney, Warwick, CV35 9HZ

Tel: 01926 645500 ComptonVerney www.comptonverney.org.uk

Cost: Adults £21.60, Child 3-15yrs £10.80. Advance ticket prices. Please book online.

JAN 13MAR 24

WILDER WELLBEING FOR PARENTS

Caldicott Park, 12.30pm-2.30pm

An afternoon of nature themed activities with a hot drink and a chat. Great for wellbeing and getting to know Rugby and local green spaces. Group will run term time between 13th Jan - 24th Mar and is open to all Rugby parents and caregivers. There will be activities for both the children and adults which will be based around nature and wellbeing.

Caldicott Park, Evreux Way, Rugby, CV21 2DT WarwickshireWT

www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events Cost: Free to parents and families of Rugby. Please book online.

FEB 17-26

WELLY WANDER

Charlecote Park, 9am-5pm (last admission 4pm)

Embrace the invigorating weather during February half term! Pop on your favourite pair of brightly coloured boots and join Charlecote Park for a familyfriendly Welly Wander trail through the parkland. Charlecote Park, Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9ER Tel: 01789 470277 CharlecoteNT www.nationalturst.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/charlecote-park Trail price TBC. Admission also applies. Please book online.

MAR 25-26

LAMBING AND ANIMALS WEEKEND

Moreton Morrell College, 10.30am - 4pm

Come and see the baby lambs at Nethermorton Farm, meet Farmer Daniel, climb up on a tractor and nd out all about how they look after lambs and ewes. Enjoy getting up close to some of the lambs and exotic animals - from meerkats, raccoon dogs to lots of other cute characters.

Moreton Morrell College, Moreton Morrell, CV35 9BP www.wcg.ac.uk/lambing

Cost: Family of four £18 (2 adults, 2 children), Adult £6, Child £4, under 2s go free. Please book online.

Details are correct at time of printing but may change. Please check with the event host for prices, times and dates.

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Baby and Toddler Photo Competition Winner

We hope you enjoy looking through the entries as much as we have. Congratulations go to Oscar who has won a £50 voucher for his mummy to spend at B&M!

Unfortunately, we're unable to print all the entries (sorry!), but here is a random selection for you to enjoy.

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Elizabeth, 2 years old Thank you to everyone who entered our Autumn Toddle Models competition!

WIN A TODDLER & ADULT PASS TO THE LEGOLAND® WINDSOR RESORT!

With a LEGOLAND Adult and Toddler Pass you can enjoy entry into the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, on o -peak days, for your child and any parent or guardian. With access to a host of awesome LEGO® rides, live shows and attractions, there’s something for every little builder. Plus there’s discounts on retail, food and beverage and more. Find out more about the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort at www.LEGOLAND.co.uk

HOW TO ENTER: Send us a photo of your little one enjoying some wintery fun. Outdoors or indoors, it all counts!

We will print as many entries as possible in the next Toddle About magazine to give you a lovely keepsake.

Submit your photo by Sun 26 February 2023

* This voucher entitles the bearer to half price admission for up to 2 children and 2 adults. Valid 5 days a week. Photocopies not accepted. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer OFFER CODE:TOD01/23W Please complete details to validate this voucher: Name: Mobile: Email:

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These robot-shaped devices re-invent walkie talkies by bringing video to the experience - a very popular toy for both boys and girls to enjoy. Worth £58.

DREAMEGG D11 MAX WHITE NOISE MACHINE

This device can easily mask noise and play comforting sleeping sounds to improve sleep anywhere, anytime. It’s a game changer to overcome sleep regression. Worth £36.

£20 CHERRY BLOOM CLOTHING VOUCHER

Cherry Bloom Clothing is your one stop shop for maternity, baby and children’s clothing plus character items, accessories and gifts. Worth £20.

START-RITE TODDLER BACKPACK

An ideal pre-school size backpack for snacks and all their essential things. Made from an easy to clean fabric, with a mesh water bottle holder and reﬂective safety details. Worth £25.

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3 month subscription with access to downloads and tutorials, videos and live make-a-longs, fun crafts, competitions, step-by-step art lessons. Worth £45.

OLIVER’S CUPBOARD ORGANIC BABY FOOD BUNDLE

Celebrating authentic recipes from around the globe, from sambar and tom yum to laksa and korma, introduce your children to a world of ﬂavours Worth £24.

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PARENT & BABY CINEMA AT THE ROYAL SPA CENTRE £5 01926 334418 www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk Royal Spa Centre, Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV32 4HN SCAN ME TO BOOK • Tickets £5 per adult, up to 2 adults can accompany a baby of 12 months or under • Films played at a quieter volume than usual • Always a spare seat next to you • Feeding cushions and ear defenders provided Directions 1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line baking tray with parchment paper. 2. Mash bananas well and add in the oats, coconut and cinnamon. Stir well. 3. Use your hands or a cookie cutter to make shapes (here we pressed the mixture into the cutter and popped back out) 4. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden, then allow to cool on a wire rack, 5. Decorate with chosen toppings or keep as teething biscuit. These biscuits are perfect for teething babies - soft enough to mush in their mouths but crisp enough to bite, which helps their teeth push through. They are dairy and egg free. Banana, Cinnamon & Coconut Heart Biscuits Ingredients • 2 large bananas (riper the better) • 135g rolled oats • 8 tbsp desiccated coconut • 1 tsp cinnamon Recipe kindly provided by JJ’s Baby Led Bakes: www.toddle.fun/baby-led-bakes Jan - Mar 2023 Toddle About South Warwickshire 19 Follow us for daily updates!

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KIDDIE PROOFING YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Anyone who ever uttered the words ‘let’s have a baby, it will bring us closer together’ has clearly never endured the parenting tag team during endless night feeds.

Having a baby is undoubtedly a wonderful occasion - it’s life changing in so many beautiful ways. But it’s also mind-blowingly challenging in others, and it’s important that every parent feels able to say and acknowledge the highs and the lows that being mummy and daddy often brings. To say it’s a ‘rollercoaster’ is perhaps a very clichéd phrase, but I think it’s the perfect description for what it often feels like – hurtling down the parenting tracks, unable to get o , and often looking windswept and shell-shocked to boot.

It’s fair to say that the role of being a parent takes over your life, your emotions … and your bank balance! It also has an enormous impact on your relationship.

According to some reports, 1 in 5 couples break up within the rst year of having a baby, and as sad as that statistic is, I can understand why. Babies need constant attention. They rely on us adults solely for their survival, and that’s more than a little overwhelming. Our partner and our relationship often get shoved right down the pecking order of priorities.

by Anna Williamson

So if your relationship is feeling the strain, that’s OK. It’s normal. But this is the time to take stock and work out ways to ensure that you can keep some time and energy aside for each other - otherwise you run the risk of turning into glori ed roommates. Now, it’s not all about sex. In fact, sex is most often the last thing on a couple’s mind in the rst few months – particularly for mum who has been through the birthing process – and the ‘right time’ to get your sex life back on track will be di erent for every couple.

A good tip is to actually take sex o the table for a bit, and instead work on emotional and physical intimacy. This could be hugging, enjoying a little shoulder or foot rub, curling up together on the sofa, chatting, and having a no pressure kiss.

Just being intimate with your partner, letting them know how much you love them, appreciate them, and respect them can make all the di erence for a mutually happy couple, particularly when you’re feeling exhausted and desperate for some adult time away from the nappy changing.

Find some time each day to be together as a couple, even it’s only 10 minutes! Make sure you make it a priority to re-connect, to share your feelings and news, to let each other know you’ve got their back. It can make all the di erence to keep the ‘couple cup’ full and ful lled.

Anna Williamson is the resident relationship expert at The Relationship Place. If you and your relationship would like some more help, support and advice, check out therelationshipplace.co.uk and try out her Couples and Kids Plan, where you can access video coaching tutorials and much more.

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We’ve teamed up with local mum blogger Rhian, from Warwickshire Kids, to share some of her favourite adventures and activities to give you our top tips to try out with your little ones.

As we bid farewell to the old year, there is de nitely a feeling of ‘out with the old and in with the new’. Are the same old places feeling a bit too familiar? Would you like fresh ideas to put a spring in your step for days out with the kids in 2023?

The unspoilt rolling hills of Burton Dassett Hills in Southam o er children an open space to explore and run free. With impressive views from the top, it’s a great place to take a picnic and enjoy a family walk. Parking is £2.50 for the whole day.

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Have Our Children Lost Their Imagination

by Kat Walsh

In an age where technology is so heavily integrated into our lives, have our children forgotten how to use their imagination?

Let me take you back - it’s 1997, it’s the end of another busy week at school, and my resident Beanie Babies are preparing for their usual Friday night disco. The posters are up and everyone is excited to let loose and unwind!

My brother’s Action Man is working security tonight, because last week’s disco ended in a bit of a tussle between the cat Beanies and dog Beanies, and you never know when someone is going to start some beef… Six-year-old me is having the time of her life.

Looking back, this was what childhood was all about for me - role play, imagination, creation. But times are changing. For better or for worse, I can’t imagine my son engaging in much of this type of play. For his generation, it’s all tablets and smart phones - children have access to this technology before they’re even able to walk. Entertainment is ported straight into their brain, and they can simply disengage and let it happen.

And while the advances in technology have made our lives in nitely easier, I do wonder whether it’s really a good thing. Should our children be able to play, explore their own imagination and entertain themselves like we did? Or am I simply struggling to come to terms with a changing world?

Perhaps, instead of worrying, we should just encourage our children to ex their imaginations every now and again, instead of ghting the inevitable. Here are some of my favourite ways to do this: Arts and crafts - a fantastic and varied way to promote creativity and imagination in ways that your kids will love. It doesn’t have to get messy (if you’re anything like me, you like to avoid that where possible) - there’s always paper and crayons!

Outside play - another great idea for showing kids that there is so much fun to be had away from a screen! There are plenty of ways for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors - nature walks, bug hunts, star gazing - it really is a great big world out there. Books – are so good for promoting imagination and independence in children. Story books are the windows to other worlds and can take children on endless adventures, and there are plenty of practical but fun books out there to inspire you with di erent games to play and activities to explore.

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Kat Walsh is the author of the book ‘The Box’, which is heavily themed around imaginative play. If you’d like to discover what adventures can be had with a box and some good old-fashioned imagination, buy from Amazon at https://amzn.to/3UqUQfC

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