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Should you be allowing screen time in the car with your kids - what do YOU think? #technology #screentime #kids #parenting #parents

Should kids be allowed screen time in the car?

Posted By: Helen January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

While it goes without saying that screen time is a hugely controversial topic among parents right now, it still seems that no one is entirely sure just how much screen …

7 back to school tips to make it a breeze for your child

Posted By: Beckie Whitehouse January 6, 2019January 10, 2019

Getting back into the school routine for both parents and children after the holidays is really tough, the usual negative associations, emotional resistance, whines and sudden tummy aches or other …

We've got some amazing FREE finger puppers for pretend play or imaginative play with your kids. Including backgrounds for them to use them with. A wonderful way to keep the kids entertained. Download them NOW! #kidsactivities #puppets #pretendplay

Finger puppets for pretend play fun (including backdrops): FREE printables

Posted By: Helen December 28, 2018December 12, 2018

We have an absolute treat for you today; some great printables for you to get your kids imaginations running wild. We have some finger puppets for you to print out, …

We have a lovely new treat for you today; some koala coloring pages, and other fabulous characters too, from a wonderful new book; Kimmy the Koala Helps the Honey Bees. #koalas #coloring #kidscoloring #australia #homeschooling

Kimmy the Koala colouring pages

Posted By: Helen December 18, 2018January 10, 2019

We have a lovely new treat for you today; some koala colouring pages, and other fabulous characters too, from a wonderful new book; Kimmy the Koala Helps the Honey Bees. …

There are benefits for homeschooling your kids - and obviously it isn't for everyone, but we consider some of them to help you decide if its for you. #hoeschooling #kids #benefits #activities #school #education

Benefits of homeschooling the kids

Posted By: Helen December 15, 2018January 10, 2019

When we have kids, we automatically want the best for them. We want to ensure that they are content and well on a day to day basis at the same …

Looking for ways for your kids to connect with nature - we've got this great wild world color palette activity for them to have a go at, alongside reading the fabulous book Hedgehogs Don't Live in the City. Check it out NOW! #nature #kids #colorpalette #forestschool

Nature activity for kids: Wild world colour palette

Posted By: Helen December 13, 2018January 10, 2019

There are lots of wonderful reasons why encouraging children to connect with nature is beneficial. Regular positive interactions with nature help children to: Develop a caring attitude towards the environment, …

Looking to get a cat? We LOVE ours, and we've got 7 reasons why we won't ever regret it with our kids too. #cats #kids #pets #learning

Getting a cat for your kids: 7 reasons why we caved when the kids asked

Posted By: Helen December 12, 2018January 10, 2019

When our kids were 3 and 5 the KEPT on going on about wanting a cat, or a kitten. It was pretty constant… “Can we have a cat, mummy?” Any …

Look back on the last year with this great FREE printable for you and the kids. Happy New Year! #newyears #kidsactivities #newyear

New Year activity: Year in Review FREE printable for kids

Posted By: Helen December 3, 2018December 3, 2018

It’s another new year coming soon! We love the start of a new year with the kids, don’t you? It is full of excitement for the year ahead, and wonderful …

Screen time for kids is a minefield; we've got the ultimate guide with ideas on how to manage it, and great resources on safety and beyond. Visit us now!

The ultimate guide to screen time for kids

Posted By: Helen November 27, 2018November 27, 2018

Screen time for kids; how do you manage it, what can you do to limit it, do you even bother? If you are anything like us, screen time can be …

12 of the best non fiction books for kids

Posted By: Helen November 15, 2018November 14, 2018

(This article contains affiliate links) This November is National Non Fiction Month and to celebrate BookTrust has shared a non fiction booklist from their Great Books Guide with us, alongside …

Helen Neale

Helen is a mum to two, digital marketer and website editor. She founded KiddyCharts in 2011 to enable her to work from home.

KiddyCharts is passionate about offering kids and parents its resources for FREE. KiddyCharts continues to make this possible because the site works with big family brands to promote relevant products to their audience.

Helen works part-time as a digital marketing analyst with Channel Mum.

Spare time is mostly spent trying to avoid stepping on the Lego her kids keep leaving lying around.

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