 These days, an increasing number of children spend most of their time indoors wired to technology. A lack of physical activity predisposes them to obesity-related health problems. Apart from being overweight, children develop weaker muscles and bones if they don’t exercise regularly, while chances of getting type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure increase as they grow older too.
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Sudocrem has discovered that children are spending around 45 hours a week in front of a screen and only 4 hours playing in the great outdoors. They also found that a staggering 9 out of 10 children (89%) are unable to recognise a butterfly and 51% don’t know what a Bumblebee looks like. 1 in 3 didn't know bees make honey... Shocking stats!
I've linked up with Sudocrem to give away one of their fab Adventure Kits which has been specifically designed to encourage kits to get outside and play!  School's out for Summer! Whoop whoop!
We've had a big brainstorm over the weekend and here's our list of all the fun activities we want to tick off our bucket list before the new school year starts in September (I've managed to sneak a few practical ones in too!)... 
We are in the middle of a heatwave, break out the sun cream! We put 4 of the best high factor sun creams through their paces on holiday this month to let you know which we recommend to protect your kids' delicate skin this summer.
From ‘Hygge’ to parenting, the Danish way of doing things is often widely talked about and it would appear, that bedtime is no different. The Children’s Meditations in My Heart is a collection of meditations designed to help children drift off to sleep within minutes and is beginning to change bedtime routines the world over. I have two copies of this revolutionary bedtime book to giveaway to lucky readers!
 This little monkey turned 7 this week. Super proud of my biggest little one. Happy Birthday Little E.
With the festive season fast approaching these fantastic Pokémon toys would make great Christmas gifts for any Pokémon enthusiast. And I have some to give away to one lucky reader!
 My kids love a treat after school or when we are out and about. We've been trialing some of the new products hitting the supermarket shelves o to see which ones get a thumbs up from All about a Mummy HQ. Here's what we think of six of the latest kids' snack pouches and drinks.
Playtime is so important for kids. Not just because it is fun but because it helps them to learn and develop. My youngest is particularly imaginative and loves to play pretend while my eldest is more reserved preferring crafts and colouring. But no matter how your child plays this fab infographic shows how many benefits it has for our kids and I'm astonished it is even more than I realised!
If your kids are anything like mine they have been badgering you for a pair of Heelys for what feels like forever! These must have 2in1 shoes allow kids to go from walking to skating in a flash. Just in time for Christmas I have a pair of Heelys X2 Fresh shoes from skates.co.uk in the colour and size of your choice to give away to one lucky reader.
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