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Unwrapping Joy: The Best Christmas Gifts for Underneath the Tree
Revel in the magic of the season with our wonderful selection of holiday must-haves. Are you read...
The Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide for Kids Aged 1 to 5
Christmas can be stressful for parents. Juggling kids, in-laws and pets, let alone the turkey! So...
What Toys are Good for Learning?
The best Educational toys for kids are not only a fun way to play, but they also provide parents ...
The 10 Greatest Inventions by Children
Little learners are just beginning to understand the world around them. But that hasn’t stopped m...
How Do You Keep Your Pet Safe on Bonfire Night?
How can we keep our pets safe during the upcoming firework displays? Bonfire Night promises fanta...
What Are the Rules of Chess?
Knowing the rules of chess is essential if you want to pick off the pawns, knock the knights from...
How Can I Get My Child to Recycle?
How Do You Start Recycling for Kids?
Knowing how to get kids recycling may seem like an impossi...
Who Invented Croquet?
When it comes to asking, “Who invented croquet?”, there are almost as many potential answers as t...
How Do I Keep My Child Entertained in the Summer?
When school is out for summer, our children suddenly have a lot of spare time on their hands. You...
Who Invented Ping Pong?
Who invented Ping Pong? Was it a form of tennis for the vertically challenged or those desperate ...
What is the Best Age to Start Tennis Lessons for Kids?
With Wimbledon having recently served up the latest Grand Slam to take place in England, it is no...
Who Invented Wimbledon?
Who invented Wimbledon? No, it wasn’t the wombles. When we speak of Wimbledon, we all know that r...
How Can I Help My Child to Write Creatively?
Its National Writing Day! At Jaques, we are sharpening our pencils, blotting our pens, and asking...
Wimbledon 2021 Quiz
With the umpires preparing the courts and overhand smashes sending the ball spinning into sight, ...
What is a Good Age for Play Food Fun?
Amongst many typical parental words of guidance is, ‘Don’t play with your food’. So, asking, “Wha...
How Do You Prepare for Sports Day?
With summer on the horizon and school sports day preparing to couple eggs with spoons, there is...
How Can I Practice Mindfulness with my Child?
Practising mindfulness has become increasingly important over recent years. Our growing awarene...
What is the Best Chess Set to Buy?
Father’s Day for the Chess Enthusiast Dad
Father’s Day brings with it the last-minute panic o...
What is the Best First Pet for a Child?
Thinking about getting your child their first pet? Prepare to be excited! When it comes to the ...
How do you Teach Children about the Natural Environment?
A year of indoor irritation has made us appreciate the summer sun more than ever, and with mini E...