Family Go Live - January/February 2016

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Going up… > Turning into your mother: A survey by WaterWipes revealed that more than half of UK mums – 51% - believe their parenting style is the same as their own parents’

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The Essential Directory for Organised Parents It’s out with the old and in with the new as we bring the first Family Go Live of 2016 to your doorstep. And as you’d expect, this issue the theme is building a better you for the year ahead. So if you’re sick of looking at those skinny jeans gathering dust in your wardrobe, fear not, as we talk to Fit Club Liverpool about how you can get into good habits and say goodbye to yoyo diets for good. We also talk to the experts about why running isn’t just the domain of the young and skinny, and talk about the beauty new year resolutions you ought to be making in order to keep looking your best.

> Bedtimes: Half of UK primary school children go to bed after 9pm according to research from Furniture Choice > The cool factor: According to a poll by Currys, 38% of teenagers said their mum was cooler than dad

Going down… < Your bank balance: A typical UK adult fritters away £948 a year on ‘invisible’ items, according to a study by Aviva

And if you’ve sworn that 2016 will be the year you give up your bad habits, overhaul your finances and finally start taking care of your health, you’ll love our feature about the apps you need to keep you on track.

< Good taste: Research from Babycenter suggests that the parenting trend for this year is naming your child after…

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It’s all change at Family Go Live HQ too. We’ve just launched our weekly newsletter, packed full of things to do in your area and we’re also launching our brand, spanking new online shop, teeming with the finest products from the best makers and boutiques around the country. So let’s raise a kale smoothie and get ready for a great 2016!

< Your spare time: The average British mum carries out up to 59 different tasks every single school day, according to a new study from Red Tractor

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BUMPS & BABIES

Bumps & Babies directory of useful numbers Antenatal Support

Twilight Scanning

Tel: 0151 538 2998 www.twilightscanning.co.uk

UK Birth Centres

Tel: 0800 3800 579 www.ukbirthcentres.com

One to One Midwives

Tel: 0330 330 9121 www.onetoonemidwives.org

NCT

Tel: 0300 330 0700 www.nct.org.uk/branches/liverpool Post Natal Support

Association of Breast Feeding Mothers Tel: 0300 330 5453 http://abm.me.uk/contact/

PSS Post Natal Support Group Tel: 0151 702 5555 www.psspeople.com

Bambis Breast Feeding Support Group Tel: 0151 702 4411 bambis@lwh.nhs.uk Health Support

Liverpool Women’s Hospital

Tel: 0151 708 9988 www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Tel: 0151 228 4811 www.alderhey.nhs.uk

NHS 111 Helpline Tel: 111 www.nhs.uk

Allergy UK Helpline Tel: 01322 619898 www.allergyuk.org

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Half of new mothers are concerned about their mental health and many are suffering in silence, according to new research released by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) as it launches its #BeyondBabyBlues campaign.

The initiative aims to encourage people to talk more openly about maternal mental health, to avoid the mistake of dismissing potentially serious mental health issues in themselves, friends or family and to seek help.

NCT’s new research found 50% of mothers were still worried about feeling low or depressed when their babies were eight months old and almost three quarters (73%) of fathers were concerned about their partner’s mental health.

The NCT’S research has also found a staggering lack of support services for mothers’ mental health. NCT is calling for further significant funding from central Government for improved services for women’s mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood and better access to support and treatment. The charity is also calling on the Government to name and shame Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) who don’t have a maternal mental health strategy in place and hold them to account.

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Mums need help to get beyond baby blues, says NCT

Discussing the research, Dr. Sarah McMullen, Head of Research, NCT, said: “We know many women’s mental health can be affected during pregnancy or in the early weeks and months of motherhood and a lot find it incredibly hard to talk about how they’re feeling and also worry about not being a good enough mum. It’s really important they know they’re not alone and feel supported at this crucial time in their lives.

Our #BeyondBabyBlues campaign is asking everyone to be more open about maternal mental health, to take it more seriously and to ask for help.

“We are very concerned that over a third of mothers who called our helpline about their mental health are suffering in silence and have not spoken to a health professional about it.

There currently isn’t enough support for new mothers and much more investment is needed to provide support services and train enough GPs, midwives and health visitors to recognise vulnerable new mums and give them the help they need by offering treatment options and referral if necessary. Early intervention could prevent devastating problems later down the line.”

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EDUCATION

Education directory of useful numbers

Ofsted

Tel: 0300 123 1231

National Apprenticeship Service Tel: 0800 015 0400

Alsop High School

St Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy

St John Bosco

Archbishop Blanch High School

Liverpool College

Active TT

Lister Drive Primary School

Kumon Aigburth

Tel: 0151 235 1200 www.alsophighschool.co.uk Tel: 0151 235 1620 www.stjohnboscoartscollege.com Tel: 0151 724 4000 www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk Tel: 0151 228 4069 www.listerinfants.org.uk

St Nicholas Primary School

Tel: 0151 427 1825 www.stmargaretsacademy.com Tel: 0151 709 1452 www.abblanch.com

Tel: 0151 709 8011 / 07762 875001 www.activett.co.uk Tel: 0151 792 6569

Kumon Allerton

Tel: 0151 727 2720

Tel: 0151 709 5532 www.stnicholasliverpool.co.uk

Tutorial Services

Employability Solutions

Studio 76

Tel: 0151 427 4193 www.employabilitysolutions.com

Tel: 07855 366442 Tel: 0151 263 1116 www.studio76.org.uk

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Government may introduce tougher tests for seven-year-olds

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Primary school pupils could face formal testing at the age of seven, under new measures being proposed by the Government.

Education secretary Nicky Morgan has announced that the Government is considering re-introducing national tests for pupils in Year Two in order to ensure that all children have a firm foundation of literacy and numeracy and can start secondary school ‘ready to succeed.’ Under the proposals, children who fail primary school tests will be made to re-sit them at secondary school. With poor literacy at primary school proven to affect a child’s education right through to GCSE age, the Government claims that monitoring children’s literacy from an early age will help ensure that ‘every child gets the best start in life’.

However, teaching unions have criticised the move to bring back standardised tests for seven year-olds, a decade after SATs at Key Stage One were abolished and following the introduction of baseline assessments.

Kevin Courtney, deputy general secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), said, ‘It is quite staggering the degree to which the Government is unable to understand how their approach to the measurement of the performance of schools, and the system as a whole, is turning schools into exam factories.

“The UK already has the most excessively tested children in the whole of Europe. Children and young people urgently need the formal assessment burden on them reduced. More tests at age seven, involving the labelling and grading of young children, is simply the very last thing that is needed to help improve outcomes or learning.

“Standardised testing is shown, from research around the world, to be educationally harmful, unreliable, costly and damaging to children.”

Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), said, “We support the Government’s commitments to help schools enable more children to achieve expected standards of English and maths at primary school. But continual testing is not the answer, and nor is changing the goalposts every time a minister speaks.

“Primary schools are already under immense pressure from having to introduce an untried baseline assessment scheme this year alongside a new primary curriculum, and new tests at the end of Key Stage 2.

Yet more changes to testing will not improve children’s English or maths.”

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Recent research indicates that there has been a hugely increased demand for tuition across the UK. There are various reasons for this increase, but most of these can be distilled down to the general feeling that extra support results in extra attainment. This, in the majority of cases, is undoubtedly true.

If there is a specific need, such as ‘my child is struggling with GCSE Science’, employing a degree-level science tutor for a period of time is a sound investment, whether just before a child takes their GCSE exam or for consolidation throughout the school year. Similarly, where entrance examinations are concerned, the topics featured in these examinations are not necessarily covered in mainstream education, so, again, a tutor at this point can be useful.

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Reasons for Tuition, 1… 2 … 3!

However, perhaps the most important reason for providing your child with a tutor is, quite simply, confidence. It is understandable that even the most engaging and enthusiastic classroom teacher is unable to commit the time for an hour of 1-2-1 tuition for each child. Even one extra hour per week of undivided attention from a dedicated tutor will undoubtedly increase the confidence of a child in their area of educational need.

To find out more about private schooling, visit: www.activett.co.uk

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Studio 76 on why it is Liverpool’s answer to Sylvia Young In the past, if your child was serious about showbiz, their best chance of succeeding in the industry was to move to London to attend a prestigious stage school such as Sylvia Young or Italia Conti. However, now they can train with the best right here in Liverpool, at Studio 76 Performing Arts College.

Based on West Derby Road, Studio 76 is the only performing arts school in Liverpool that offers a rounded education for its students.

Founder Grace AdamsShort explains: “We have the same model as the big performing arts colleges in London, in that our students complete the whole of their education with us. As well as gaining a BTEC in Performing Arts, we aim for them to achieve 8 GCSEs too. Typically, students will study academic subjects in the morning and then spend the afternoon in the studio.”

Many young people who train in cities outside of London suffer from ‘big fish, small pond’ syndrome, getting a real shock when they audition in the capital and find themselves competing with people from all over the world, all of whom are just as talented as them.

“We avoid this by exposing them to ‘London’ early on. For example, we hire in a tutor from London’s renowned Pineapple Studio to teach here once a week, and maintain strong links with the performing arts industry in London so we can put pupils forward for roles that might suit them.

The result is pupils who know what standard they need to reach in order to enjoy the career they’ve always dreamed about, and who are well prepared for the psychological side of the industry.”

For more information visit www.studio76.org.uk

With fully-funded places, the school is hugely oversubscribed; hundreds of children apply for the 15 to 20 available places per year. All potential applicants must complete a dance audition and academic test as part of their application. It is, however, well worth the effort for the lucky few who gain places.

Grace continues: “As well as enabling children to really focus on their passion, we provide a level of education only usually found at private schools. Our classes are small, and we hire only the best tutors for our students.

“Our aim is to really prepare our pupils for the realities of a career in dance and instil professionalism in them from a young age.

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Getting to grips with ADHD Do you find yourself replacing your child’s PE kit several times a year as they’ve lost it, yet again? Does the prospect of parents evening leave you with that sinking feeling as you know you’re going to hear about how distracted, disorganised and inattentive your little one is?

If that’s the case, your child may be one of the estimated 3-9% of young people in the UK living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

ADHD is characterised by two main strands of behaviour: inattentiveness and hyperactivity or impulsiveness - both of which can make succeeding in mainstream education very difficult, especially when undiagnosed.

children find that talking therapies can help them learn to live with the condition and find strategies for mitigating the negative effects on their life. At school, additional support e.g. working one-on-one with a teaching assistant can often help children cope better with their studies. In more extreme cases, some children with ADHD are prescribed stimulant medicines such as Ritalin to help them concentrate.

Children are usually diagnosed with the condition between the ages of 6 and 12, with boys being three times more likely to be diagnosed with the condition in childhood than girls, although recent research suggests that this is because the condition tends to present as inattentiveness rather than hyperactivity and impulsiveness, which is less likely to be identified as a major issue by teachers and parents.

There are no standardised assessments used to diagnose ADHD, rather, a diagnosis is made through using questionnaires, psychological tests and observing the child in question. Teachers’ observations also usually form an important part of the diagnosis process.

The condition can be managed in a variety of ways.

Many parents find that their child benefits from a strict routine with very clear instructions given at all times. Other

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Clubs & Classes Activities for children who like to get more out of life!

Jump In(tegrated) Dance @Im Marsh What? A creative performance group for people with disabilities and their non-disabled peers. Engaging social fun warm up activities, creative movement and performance work. It’s a great way to get fitter, meet new friends and a supportive and friendly environment.

When? Mondays (term time only) Where? S103 Sudley Building, IM Marsh Campus, Barkhill Road, Aigburth, Liverpool,L17 6BD email: D.L.Carr@ljmu.ac.uk

Mini movers @ Topaz Dance Centre

Explore @ The Bluecoat

What? Loads of fun for little ones aged 18 months plus, great music and dancing, parents/carers join in too! Classes are £4.20 per session.

When? Tuesday at 9.30am Where? Heald House, Heald St, Liverpool L19 2LY www.topazdancentre.com

What? A host of creative activities for families to do together, related to the gallery programme. Drop in for a short time or spend all afternoon making your own masterpiece.

When? Saturdays Where? School Lane, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L1 3BX www.thebluecoat.org.uk

Toddler Time@ Velocity

Performing Arts @ Liverpool Theatre School Academy

What? This is when Velocity opens its doors for little ones to jump at their own speed and comfort level. During this time the park is exclusively open for toddlers between walking age and 5 along with any accompanying parents or guardians. Toddler – £5.00 per hour.

Parental assistant – £5.00 per hour When? 10 am (term time only) Where? Unit 1, Easter Park, Bennetts Lane, Shell Green, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0GW www.velocitygb.com

What? Performing arts classes for 16+ in dance, drama, singing, musical theatre, gymnastics and new cheerleading classes which start in February.

When? Saturdays Where? Liverpool Theatre School, 19 Aigburth Road 07515 282 877 or 0151 728 7800

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What? Team Oasis has a proud record of ensuring that every child that wants to play football for a team is immediately enrolled into one of its teams and is handed their very first football kit. It is a proud and thrilling moment for the young player, his/her parents/guardians and for the coaching team at Team Oasis.

When? Sundays 1-2PM for ages 5-7 years.

Where? 121 Park Hill Rd, Dingle, L8 4RN Contact Mike on 0790 200 688 Sporting Land – children’s holiday programme @ Ian Robinson Sports What? Sporting Land is a children’s sports holiday programme that is open to all children aged 4-11 years of age. Its dedicated, enthusiastic and energetic team of sports coaches deliver a range of recognised sports and a variety of play and recreation activities within our indoor sports hall and dance studio, outside on our tennis courts and grass pitches and in our private swimming pool.

When? 15 – 19 February Where? Ian Robinson Sports Centre, Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School, Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 0QP www.merchanttaylors.com/ianrobinson Swim Academy @ Lifestyles Gym What? Swim Academy Liverpool follows the Amateur Swimming Association’s (ASA) Learn to Swim framework and follows the guidance and expected standards set out by the ASA.

The children are taught by ASA qualified instructors and follow the ASA awards scheme.

When? Various times (see website for details) Where? Various locations (see website) apps.liverpool.gov.uk/swimacademy/

CLUBS & CLASSES

Football Club @Team Oasis

Baby and Toddler classes @ The Button Boutique What? An informal session for mums, babies and toddlers. Join the team at the studio every Friday 11:00am-1:00pm join in the messy crafts which range from hand and feet paintings, clay modelling and salt dough making…a feast for the senses!!

When? Fridays from 11am – 1pm Where? The Button Boutique, 3 Brick Street, Liverpool. L1 0BL www.bobsbuttonboutique.com Little Seedlings @ Dobbies Garden Centre What? The Dobbies Little Seedlings Club is a free-to-join gardening club where youngsters aged between 4–10, learn about plants, wildlife and the environment. The Little Seedlings Club meets on the first Sunday of every month in every Dobbies Garden Centre throughout the UK. When? 10 January (First Sunday of every month) Where? Speke Hall Avenue, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 1UX www.dobbies.com/whats-on/ littleseedlings

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Get crafty!

Got a crafty kid looking for an outlet? Your pint-sized Picasso will love these free crafting classes…

Family Art Club, Lady Lever Art Gallery (Saturdays)

If your child is aged between seven and twelve and loves being creative, get them down to the Lady Lever Art Gallery’s Family Art Club. On the last Saturday of every month, a member of the education team is on hand to help families explore the gallery, find inspiration for their creations and then make an artwork of their own. Children will be able to try new techniques, experiment with different materials and learn new skills. If you don’t fancy heading over the water, the Walker Art Gallery also runs a similar club. Booking is essential. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk 8-14’s Studio, Tate Liverpool (Saturdays)

Kids really can learn from the best with these classes from Tate Liverpool. The 8-14s studio allows young people to explore creative ideas and materials under the guidance of a different studio artist each month. Booking essential. www.tate.org.uk/liverpool

Crafternoons, Museum of Liverpool (Saturdays)

Your little ones can create artwork inspired by their home city at the Museum of Liverpool’s Crafternoons.

Spend a relaxing afternoon with your family, making lovely things inspired by the Museum of Liverpool’s collections in these free creative workshops. Check out the What’s On sections for all the museums in Liverpool as regular crafty classes run through the week. Drop in. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Explore, Bluecoat Gallery (Saturdays)

Every Saturday, the Bluecoat hosts a range of creative activities for families to do together, all related to the gallery programme. You can drop in for just a short time or spend all afternoon perfecting your own masterpiece. Drop in. www.thebluecoat.org.uk

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The nation’s toddlers are becoming quite the little socialites according to new research from SMA Nutrition, which showed that more than half (55%) of mums take their little ones to specially organised events such as swimming, toddler gym and toddler discos on a weekly basis.

We spoke to Sue Palmer, an independent Developmental Expert about why getting toddlers out and about can help them come on in leaps and bounds…

So Sue, what can an exercise class give a toddler that, say, playing with just their mum can’t?

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Clubs and classes essential to development, says expert What are the best activities for helping your toddler advance mentally?

Any sort of active, creative play is good for the brain. The point of real play (such as making dens, making mixtures, pretend games) is that it involves imagination, experimentation and problem-solving.

What are the best activities for helping your toddler advance physically?

Walking, scooting, running, jumping, sliding, swinging, lifting, climbing, crawling, swimming, riding a mini-bike or trike ... anything that involves physical activity helps children develop coordination, control and physical confidence.

Children are equipped by nature to get the exercise they need through play but in a modern home it can be difficult for them to move around as freely as they should, so they need to get out and about as much as possible. One advantage of exercise classes for city-dwelling toddlers is that they provide an environment where running, jumping, climbing and so on is encouraged -- although outdoor playgrounds or local wild spaces are really just as good.

What are the benefits for socialisation?

Clubs of all sorts provide opportunities for parents to meet other parents and children to meet other children. Toddlers have to learn how to get along with their own age group, how to take turns and so on. Modern families tend to be small so it’s important to make contacts with other parents who have children of the same age (especially if your son or daughter is an only child

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Out & About January Rapunzel Rock N Roll @ Everyman Theatre When? Until 23 January What? The Rock ‘n’ Roll panto returns to the Everyman with Adam Keast and Francis Tucker. Tickets £12.50 - £27.50.

Where? Everyman Theatre, 5-11 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BH www.everymanplayhouse.com Jack and the Beanstalk @ Floral Pavilion When? 7 – 10 January What? They say laughter is the best medicine, well what better way to beat the January blues than by giggling away at the ever popular pantomime, Jack & the Beanstalk.

Where? Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 2JS www.floralpavilion.com Wondrous warehouses @ Maritime Museum When? 9 January 1pm-4pm What? Come along and create your very own Albert Dock warehouse in miniature in this fun hands-on craft activity for all the family Where? Albert Dock Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 4AQ www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Princess and the Pea @ Unity Theatre When? 15 January What? Superslam wrestling returns with another star studded evening of top class wrestling action, bringing top names from major federations in Japan USA and Canada to face the very best of British talent.

Where? Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4FP www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk

Book Fair @ The Bluecoat When? 15 January What? Collectable books and lots of bargains for avid readers.

Where? Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L1 3BX www.thebluecoat.org.uk 5 Star Wrestling @ Echo Arena When? 15 January What? An army of the greatest wrestlers on the planet, including former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio and former TNA World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles, are heading to Liverpool for a 3 hour 5 star wrestling event of epic proportions. If you’re a wrestling fan, this promises to be is a night you will never forget. Do not miss out!

Where? Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4FP www.echoarena.com

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Peter Pan @ The Atkinson When? 14 – 24 January What? All Souls Dramatic Club are proud to present their next lavish and contemporary family pantomime ‘Peter Pan.’ The show promises to be a rip-roaring, swashbuckling, magical extravaganza for all the family. Book your tickets now to see this captivating tale come to life before your eyes!

Where? The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB www.theatkinson.co.uk Wicked Wiz of Oz @ Epstein Theatre When? 23 – 24 January What? A unique take on all 3 classic musicals ‘Wicked’ ‘The Wiz’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’, this promises to be a wonderful night’s entertainment with an incredibly talented group of youngsters from the In-House Theatre Company at Chiltern Dance Studio Liverpool.

Where? The Epstein Theatre, Hanover House, 85 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DZ www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk 8 – 14s Studio @ Tate Liverpool When? Saturdays What? The 8-14s studio allows young people to explore creative ideas and materials under the guidance of a different studio artist each month. Booking essential.

Where? Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4BB www.tate.org.uk/liverpool Mary Poppins @ Palace Theatre When? 20th January – 5th March What? The magical story of the world’s

favorite Nanny has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. The stage version of Mary Poppins is brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories by PL Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film.

Where? Palace Theatre, 97 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FT www.atgtickets.com/venues/ palace-theatre-manchester/ All Start Wrestling @ Floral Pavilion When? 29 January What? Superslam wrestling returns with another star studded evening of top class wrestling action, bringing top names from major federations in Japan USA and Canada to face the very best of British talent.

Where? Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 2JS www.floralpavilion.com Family Art Club @ Lady Lever Art Gallery When? Last Saturday of the month What? On the last Saturday of every month, a member of the education team is on hand to help families explore the gallery, find inspiration for their own creations and then make an artwork of their own.

Where? Port Sunlight Village, Lower Rd, Wirral CH62 5EQ www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ ladylever/

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Out & About February Chinese New Year Celebrations @ China Town Liverpool When? 8 February What? 2016 - The Year of the Monkey. As always, the Liverpool street festivities will be fun-filled, with plenty of activities for children and adults to enjoy.

Where? Nelson St, Liverpool L1 5DN www.liverpoolchinatown.co.uk Impossible @ Empire Theatre When? 9 – 13 February What? Impossible, the most dangerous show Liverpool has ever seen arrives at the Liverpool Empire Theatre this spring.

The show features the world’s greatest illusionists live on stage in a magic spectacular that will thrill and amaze audiences of all ages.

Where? www.atgtickets.com/venues/ liverpool-empire Sixties Valentine: Love Songs from the 60’s @Liverpool Philharmonic When? 13 February What? You don’t have to be of a certain age to feel the love tonight, as maestro David Firman, a team of West End stars and the silken strings of the Orchestra deliver a very special Valentine’s gift from the decade that defined pop.

Where? Hope St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 9BP www.liverpoolphil.com

Scarecrow Festival @ Tatton Park When? 13-21 February What? Visit the Scarecrow Festival in the gardens and at the farm this spring halfterm. Over 30 scarecrows will be resident in the gardens. Find the farmyard scarecrows and have a go at making your own. Closed Monday.

Where? Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN www.tattonpark.org.uk Pongo’s Party @ Floral Pavilion When? 28 February What? A brand new show with CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis as the voices of Pongo the Pig and Molly-Moo the Cow - from the team who brought you Marty MacDonald’s Farm!

Today is the day that Pongo the Pig has been waiting for - that’s right, it’s his birthday!

Where? Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 2JS www.floralpavilion.com Breaking the Ice @ The Atkinson When? 28 February What? Go on a journey where music, shadows and projection will transport you to a place where polar bears and Huskies really can be friends. Then watch as your child joins in with the adventure and takes their place on Team Polar Bear or Team Husky!

Where? The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB www.theatkinson.co.uk

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ St. Helen’s Theatre Royal When? 23 - 27 February What? X Factor winner Joe McElderry gets set to put on a dazzling coat of many colours as he steps in the title role of the UK’s longest running musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Where? Corporation St, Saint Helens WA10 1LQ www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com The Alice Experience @ St Georges Hall When? 5 – 19 February What? The Alice Experience is a walk through experience where visitors enter Wonderland and take part in the story.

Groups of 80 are split into 40, following either Alice or the White Rabbit and meeting the different and slightly mad characters in the story!

Where? St George’s Pl, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 1JJ liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk/st-georges-hall Moscow State Circus @ Southport Theatre When? 29 February What? Professor Wacko and his crazy side kick Natalia Mezentceva invite the audience to a wondrous and mysterious enchanted garden, a place where dreams come true and a place to see magnificent feats of human achievement, the like of which have never been witnessed in Great Britain before.

Where? Southport Theatre, The Promenade, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0DZ www.atgtickets.com/venues/ southport-theatre-and-conventioncentre

Puddle Jumping Championships @ Martin Mere When? Daily throughout Feb half term What? Back due to popular demand: the second North West Puddle Jumping Championship. Dress up warm, get your wellies on and jump into puddles to win prizes. The puddles will be set up for you to practice and have fun in during the morning with the competition starting at 2pm.

Where? Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire L40 0TA www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/ martin-mere

Crafternoons @ Museum of Liverpool When? Saturdays What? Your little ones can create artwork inspired by their home city at the Museum of Liverpool’s Crafternoons.

Where? Museum of Liverpool, Liverpool Waterfront, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DG www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol Explore @ Bluecoat Gallery When? Saturdays What? Every Saturday, the Bluecoat hosts a range of creative activities for families to do together, all related to the gallery programme. You can drop in for just a short time or spend all afternoon perfecting your own masterpiece.

Where? Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L1 3BX www.thebluecoat.org.uk

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Restaurant Review

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Commemorate a quarter-century of the most memorable Disney tales with all your favourite characters in Disney On Ice presents Silver Anniversary Celebration, showing at the Echo Arena this March. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy and Daisy on a journey to the timeless worlds of Disney’s The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, and the Academy Award® winning, number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen. You and your family will explore the African Pride Lands with Simba,

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WIN! Tickets to Disney on Ice

Timon and Pumbaa; voyage deep under the sea to Ariel’s mystical underwater kingdom; and tour London with Peter Pan and Wendy before flying to Neverland to join Tinker Bell. Plus, travel to Arendelle for an extraordinary adventure with sisters Anna, Elsa, rugged mountain man Kristoff and everyone’s favourite huggable snowman, Olaf.

We have a family ticket (four people) plus Disney on Ice goody bag to give away.

To enter, visit www.familygolive.com/competitions

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LOCAL SERVICES

We talk to…

TV presenter Laura Hamilton We chat to ‘A Place in the Sun’, ‘Beat my Build’ and ‘Cowboy Builders’ presenter Laura Hamilton about property, parenting, her plans for 2016 and why she’s supporting a very special children’s charity.

You’ve recently had a baby girl, a little sister for your son, how are you finding motherhood?

Two is definitely a completely different ballgame to one but I absolutely love it. Tahlia is now 7 months and really starting to interact with Rocco. I think in a few months’ time it will be brilliant that they are so close in age. Rocco is a little character. He is only just two and yesterday he asked me “where is the Milky Way?” Who knows where he picked that up from? It blows my mind how they are like little sponges and no matter what job you do there is no harder job than being a parent.

What do you have planned for the year ahead?

I’m filming throughout next year with A Place in the Sun. I’m in talks about writing a book and also editing a parent travel website. I’m also working on some collaborations with an interior company.

Things always take time but I’ve been in the industry since I was 18 so I’m in it for the long term.

You clearly have a real passion for property?

How did you get into property renovation?

It was a bit of an accident to be honest. I’ve always had an old head on young shoulders! I started saving at 16 and when I was 19 I bought my first place - a little granny flat that needed updating.

A month after the sale completed I was made redundant and had no job. I decided to make it

over on a budget, rent it out and move back home.

10 properties on and 14 years later I haven’t looked back. I turned what was a potential nightmare in to a positive thing and developed a love for renovating property and interior design along the way.

And last but not least, why are you supporting children’s charity Dreams Come True?

I have supported Dreams Come True for a number of years now and I love supporting them because their charity feels like one big family that really make dreams come true for children who really deserve it.

Dreams Come True is a national children’s charity serving the whole of the UK. Its mission is simply to make dreams come true for children with serious and life-limiting conditions. Its latest campaign is to help George, a two year old living with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, enjoy his dream of staying at a farm and experiencing life as a farmer.

Find out more: www.dreamscometrue.uk.com

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Advertorial

Relationship breakdown: The Financial Effects

By Calum Whelan, James Murray Solicitors

When a relationship ends, often one of the most difficult aspects to resolve is what will happen to the assets held by the parties. And the major difference in determining distribution is whether the parties are married or cohabiting.

When a marriage breaks down and divorce proceedings are initiated, these will often be followed by separate but concurrent financial proceedings to determine the distribution of any assets. It is usually hoped that such financial proceedings can be settled as amicably as possible without the need to make an application to court.

This would ideally be concluded through mediation which is not only less stressful for the parties but also more cost-effective.

The overall settlement depends on many factors including the length of your marriage, or cohabition prior to this; the ages of the children and the parties; pension provision; and assets available.

The financial settlement will generally however start from a point of a 50/50 split. The position surrounding splits involving cohabiting couples has more regard to the ownership of individual assets and whose name they are held in. There is no pension sharing available to cohabitees.

With regard to the family home, case law is complex and it is vital cohabitees take independent advice at the time of purchase if costly litigation is to be avoided in the event of separation.

Unfortunately there is no free legal advice for these types of cases anymore, save in some limited circumstances, however, there are still affordable options available.

At James Murray Solicitors we offer a first appointment for ÂŁ100 where we can discuss options available to you. If you decide that you require further help from us then the ÂŁ100 fee you have paid will be deducted from any other fixed fee options available to you.

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If you’ve recently bought a puppy or kitten, it’s essential to keep them safe by getting them vaccinated. These animals’ inquisitive natures bring them into contact with a host of diseases - some of which can also be passed on to humans meaning that ensuring pets are properly vaccinated is the only way to keep them safe long term.

Puppies or dogs who haven’t been vaccinated in the last year will need a primary vaccination course to get their protection started. Puppies should be vaccinated at 8 to 10 weeks and kittens at 9 to 12 weeks, while rabbits can be vaccinated once they are 5 weeks old.

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Keep your pet safe with vaccinations

How does vaccination work?

Vaccines contain harmless form of the viruses and other infectious agents that cause the diseases your pet needs to be protected against.

Following vaccination your pet’s immune system generates a protective response which will help prevent dangerous forms of these infectious from making your pet ill.

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This primary course consists of two injections given to two to four weeks apart. After the primary vaccination course, your pet will need to be vaccinated every year to keep up the protection against the diseases. We call this a booster vaccination as it boosts your pet’s immunity. It s not necessary to vaccinate against every disease every year, but all pets require a vaccination against at least some diseases every year.

Why vaccinate?

Whether your pet spends its time in the garden or out and about, it could be at risk from life threatening infectious diseases.

Kittens, puppies and adult cats and dogs are always exploring the world around them and are likely to come into contact with infectious diseases.

Vaccination teaches your pet’s immune system in advance how to recognise and defend against infection and disease. This is particularly valuable when some infections cause incurable and often fatal disease.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Health & Beauty directory of useful numbers Royal Liverpool University Dental Hospital Tel: 0151 706 2000 www.rlbuht.nhs.uk

Liverpool City Centre Walk in Centre

Tel: 0151 247 6500 www.liverpoolcommunityhealth.nhs.uk

St. Paul’s Eye Unit

Tel: 0151 706 3222 www.rlbuht.nhs.uk/Ophthalmology

Department of Health Tel: 020 7210 4850 www.dh.gov.uk

Top Tips for a Healthy Mind in 2016!

Ditch the ‘mood hoovers’ Avoid negativity and surround yourself with people who lift your spirits and make you smile!

Talk to others Feeling connected to others is an important part of feeling human! If something is worrying you, talk it through with a trusted ally or use a service such as ‘Talk Liverpool’ to lighten the load!

Quiet time Try to spend at least 10 minutes a day in peaceful meditation. In other words, empty your mind of thoughts, be still and relax!

Take a walk It’s amazing what a burst of exercise and movement can do to clear away the cobwebs! Take a brisk walk or a run and breathe in some fresh air!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

New hope for eczema sufferers Eczema is a dry skin condition which leaves the skin feeling dry, scaly, red and itchy. While in its mildest form, it can be easily controlled through topical steroids, emollients, antibiotics, antiseptics and antihistamines, for some, the condition is much more severe leaving children and adults struggling with itchy, burning, weeping skin, which doesn’t respond to treatment.

However, one obvious area that is often overlooked by parents looking to ease the condition for their children is clothing. Judy Micklethwait, Director of Totally Cool Clothing, which supplies specialist clothing for those with eczema-prone skin or hypersensitivity, explains: “What people don’t realise is that most fabrics in the textile industry are finished with some type of chemical “finish”. Put a fabric with irritating chemicals on next to possibly unprotected skin, you’ll probably get a reaction.”

Judy founded Totally Cool Clothing in response to the difficulty she found in sourcing clothing which didn’t aggravate her son’s eczema on the high street. After extensive

research, they formulated a material called BamSil™ - a unique blend of bamboo and silk yarn - which optimises clothing’s breathability and absorbency without allowing excessive moisture loss from the skin.

Judy continued: “Using BamSil has made such a difference to my son’s quality of life. Eczema can be such a debilitating condition, but wearing clothing that doesn’t upset his skin has made such a difference to him. He’s got his childhood back.”

For more information, please visit www.totallycoolclothing.com

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Liverpool Food & Drink Spring Festival ...

Back in Sefton Park 23 and 24 of April Foodie families are guaranteed to have a spring in their step this April, as the Liverpool Food and Drink Spring Festival returns to Sefton Park Taking place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April 2016 in, the festival will celebrate the awakening of spring, with a number of themed activities such as a fresh flower fair, children’s enchanted garden, street food in the woods and grow-your-own demos.

To buy tickets or to find out more info, visit www.liverpoolfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk To keep up-to-date with all the latest festival news follow @LivFoodDrink on Twitter

There will also be several themed foodie zones dedicated to genres such as fresh fish, chocolate and street food, while those in search of something a little boozier will love the dedicated ‘Gin Market’.

Green fingers will be inspired by a number of live gardening demonstrations while kids will love the Children’s Area in the woods, which will include a petting farm and live puppet theatre.

The festival will also be a great opportunity for visitors to do a little shopping, with an array of fresh produce and kitchen essentials on sale at the producers’ market.

Companies already confirmed to take part in the event include Baoxen Ltd, Little Furnace, Oh So British Street Food, Just The Cupcake Co, French Corner and the Real Thai Pie Co.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Long Term Fitness Success After a Christmas blowout, so many of us will be starting on diet and exercise plans this January, but how many of us will still be sticking to them come February?

For Clair Fox of Fit Club Liverpool, the key to long term fitness success is down to education about how to live a healthy active lifestyle through keeping active, eating right and staying healthy.

Their organisation provides their clients with 1-2-1 Coaching and support; either in their homes, or at the fit camp in Speke.

A free Wellness Profile Consultation is used to identify goals and discuss the need for change.

Personalised programmes, balanced nutrition plans and up to 8 free exercise classes per week are all available to a camper, all whilst working

with a personalised coach to help support them.

The classes consist of Fit Camps, walking groups, running groups and nutritional workshops for all levels and abilities.

She explains: “Many people are just baffled about what constitutes healthy living - there’s so much conflicting advice out there. That’s why for us, it’s all about re-education and support and taking people through behavioural change. We work with our client about what balanced nutrition looks like and how they can become active as a whole family.

Short term fixes don’t work, it’s about giving people the tools they need to stay healthy for life.”

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Family Go Live has launched ‘ShopFamilyGoLive.Com!’ Combining the practicality and success of the magazine, Shop Family Go Live is a new shopping platform, packed full of the things we know our readers and shoppers will love.

The team have spent months handpicking gorgeous products from the best boutiques and makers from all over the UK and beyond, in order to create the perfect shopping experience for busy mums, dads and families.

With product categories including Baby & Toddler, Toys & Games, Furniture, Clothing and Gifts, ShopFamilyGoLive.Com has everything from baby booties to blouses, potties to prints and t-shirts to trikes. The website will be updated regularly and buying from us couldn’t be easier. So whether you’re looking for the latest toys to keep your little ones entertained, looking to decorate your new nursery or just want to buy your little one some new threads – ShopFamilyGoLive.Com is full of quality ideas to buy.

There are also a number of practical products that can help you with your daily routine of first having a baby. Looking after yourself is important so there is an abundance of products that can help you with everyday life. From cleverly constructed straps to help you carry that ever-heavy baby car seat to and from the car to a specialist belt that ensures you can carry your toddler on your hips without damaging yourself by twisting your back, we have it all covered!

Family Go Live Director, Denise Harris explains: “Our magazine has always existed to do one important thing: make life easier for busy parents and it was a natural step to develop another branch of the strong existing brand that is Family Go Live.

“Internet shopping has made life much simpler, but it’s still far too easy to lose an afternoon walking diligently from shop to shop or even going from website to website trying to find what you want.

“With us, there’s none of that as you know that all the products you see are aimed at a parenting audience, plus they have all been handpicked and are unique items that you won’t find splashed across the high street.

There’ll be no sifting through pages and pages of irrelevant products as we’ve done all the hard work for you meaning you can buy everything you need, all in one place. It’s the perfect place to pick up on-trend, beautifully made products for you and your family.”

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Parties & Playtime directory of useful numbers Party Zone

Tel: 0151 345 3817 www.partyzoneliverpool.co.uk

Party Fantasia

Tel: 0151 522 9237 www.partyfantasia.co.uk

Big Day Balloons & Stationary Design Tel: 0151 494 3338 www.bigdaybas.co.uk

Love It Designs

Tel: 0151 792 9058 www.loveitdesigns.co.uk

Sweetheart Candy Cart Tel: 07856 597025

Cards N Candy

Tel: 0151 648 3218 www.ccballoons.co.uk

Lili Bizarre

Tel: 0151 709 8159 www.lilibizarre.com

Smiffys

Tel: 0151 709 9449 www.smiffys.com

Studio 8 Cakes

Tel: 07917 115798 www.studio8cakes.co.uk

Just the Cupcake

Tel: 07765 228009 www.justthecupcake.co.uk

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Party Testimonial

VELOCITY trampoline park

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Party Fact File

Jungle Fun What is Jungle Fun? play centre Jungle Fun is a two storey ys can climb nke mo little r you ch whi in rs, creep their way onto level change sage ways pas ret sec n dow way ir the n one of our and slither their way dow which your in e plac a It’s es! slid r fou their parents lst whi wild children can go watering hole sit back and relax in our or coffee tea of cup café with a nice e of our som on n dow w cho and delicious food.

What happens at a Jungle Fun party?

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any hungry hippos left at the end. It’s then time to dance and play with prizes being provided by us.

What makes Jungle fun party’s so special?

Here at Jungle Fun, we like to consider ourselves party experts… That may be a bold claim, but on our tenth year in business, it’s one that we proudly hold. It takes a lot to become a Jungle Fun party host and our training is second to none.

All of this just contributes to how special a Jungle Fun party is though … It’s not the main factor. What makes a Jungle Fun party really special is you… our customers.

Your memories are made here with us and year after year we see the same faces coming back to us.

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Throwing a party for your little one?

Stand out from the crowd with these great buys…

Prince for the Day crown £4.99 www.thegiftoasis.com Give your little one delusions of grandeur with this inflatable diadem. The inflatable gold crown has royal jewels around the base and stars going around the top trim and will leave no doubt about whom the birthday boy is. Best get practicing that curtsey.

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Products for the perfect party...

Princess Party Props £7.50 www.gingerray.co.uk No party is complete without a photo booth, and your little one will loves these Princessthemed props. The pack contains 10 different props made of card; a frog, ring, mirror, bow, tiara, necklace, wand, lipstick, princess sign and lastly a rose!

Wooden Party Arrow- £9.00 www.tch.net Leave no doubt as to where the party is at with this essential party accessory.

Wooden party arrow with a metallic hanging hook, cheerfully painted with multi coloured letters and a playful vintage illustration of a pointing hand.

Walking Balloons £2.99 www.thegiftoasis.com Make boring balloons a distant memory with these amazing walking balloons.

Designs include dogs, cows, pigs and penguins, and characters such as Hello Kitty and Daisy Duck. These foil balloons are meant to be filled with helium and are completely self-sealing so you do not have to worry about any fiddly tying or knotting.

Robot and Spaceship Bunting £5.99 www.gingerray.co.uk Bring the magic of outer space to your living room with this bunting, which features stars, rocket ships, planets, robots and UFO shaped flags. Bunting is 3.5 metres in length with 14 flags, each around 18cm in height.

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25% Discount off at Damon’s Restaurant Offer for Damon’s at The Old Airport, Speke Boulevard, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8QD. T&Cs: Valid 4 January - 26 February, Monday to Friday 12pm - 5pm. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

Razzamataz A free week taster session with Razzamataz www.liverpoolsouth.razzamataz.co.uk. T&Cs: Valid till 28 February 2016.

Must book in advance

Area 51 Laserquest Three fantastic games of laser quest for £10. www.area51laserquest.co.uk. T&Cs: Valid till 28 February. One per person. Top Floor, BelleVale Shopping Centre, Hedgefield Road, L25.

Jungle Fun Party package for 10 children including food and 1 hours play time party bags and invites for £99 T&Cs: Voucher valid till 28th feb 2016. Jungle Fun, Top Floor, BelleVale Shopping Centre, Hedgefield Road, L25.

Voodou Half price services for new clients. www.voodou.co.uk T&Cs: Valid on services over £26, Excludes discounted services extensions, 2go services, shaves & beauty and retail. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount. Valid till 29 Feb 2016

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Damon’s Restaurant

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Offer only applies when you register for the first time www.adamsvets.co.uk T&Cs: Voucher valid until 29 February 2016. Primary course for puppies and kittens only.

Boosters for new clients only.

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50% off primary vaccination course or 50% off booster vaccinations

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Adams Vets (Wavertree and Fazakerley)

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Vouchers can be downloaded and shared on familygolive.com

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