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Well, my eldest daughter Eden has just completed her Reception year at Primary School and she is very excited to be becoming a ‘Big Year One’ pupil in September. Me on the otherhand, I feel like I blinked and my baby has become this intelligent five-year-old. The tiny fragile little girl I waved off last September with a tear in my eye as she heading into ‘Big School’ will now be one of the bigger ones. And just to add to the emotion, my second daughter Bethany will be starting at Preschool there too in September! The time really does fly and I urge you to enjoy every second. So, the school holidays are upon us and I am really looking forward to having all 4 of my girls together to have some fun together and make some memories. This issue has some great ideas to keep your little ones entertained over the summer months. I also encourage you to follow our Facebook page facebook.com/ mummyandmemagazine for a daily timetable posted throughout the school summer holidays (there were so many fantastic activities that we couldn’t accommodate them all ‘in print’). See you in September for our Autumn issue in conjunction with the Baby & Toddler Show (Manchester) - Make sure you get your tickets!
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here are many changes that take place during pregnancy, one of which is that your breasts prepare for their role in making milk. From about 20 weeks into your pregnancy, your breasts will produce a rich mixture of proteins, vitamins and substances for fighting infections, this is called colostrum. This is usually a yellow/golden colour.
may wish to use a scarf or shawl over your shoulder. Breastpads will also help to absorb any milk you may leak.
Your baby’s instinct is to breastfeed, this instinct is particularly strong after birth, therefore it may help if you spend time cuddling your baby on your chest with your skin against theirs. Skin-to-skin can be done after a Caesarean section as well as a vaginal birth. But if you are unable to have skin-to-skin with your baby post-birth, you can do this at a later stage. Don’t expect breastfeeding to happen straight away, some babies don’t (perhaps due to sleepiness affected by the pain relief drugs used in labour). A midwife should be on-hand to assist you should you want help.
After birth, your baby feeding will send signals to your breasts to produce milk. At around 3-4 days, the colostrum changes into a whitish milk. This milk is more creamy (higher in fat) and more satisfying for your baby. The more your baby feeds, the more milk you will produce. Once they have finished If you feed for just Once out of hospital, many women do not feeding on one breast, 1 day the antibodies feel comfortable feeding in public places. offer the other. in your colostrum will Some department stores such as John provide natural immunity If feeding is comfortable Lewis, offer ‘feeding rooms’ that offer a and your baby is from infection and will help relaxed and more private environment your womb to contract content after feeds, they for breastfeeding Mums to be able to feed. are likely to be feeding towards normal size. Meeting other breastfeeding Mums can help correctly and getting too. There are many NCT groups or groups enough milk. Check your offered by your local Children’s Centre to baby’s nappies to make sure help support breastfeeding Mums. that they are having wet and soiled Here you will have the chance to nappies throughout the day. It is If you feed for share experiences with others, also advisable to see how much 6 weeks your baby and often a trained Breastfeeding weight your baby has gained is at less risk of chest Support Worker will be present after the first couple of weeks. infections for up to 7 years! to address any problems or Your Midwife or Health Visitor For you, breast-feeding concerns you may have. should offer this when they means you can go out and visit your home. After you have You can breastfeed for as long as about without bottle been discharged by your Midwife, you and your baby want to. The feeding equipment. there should be a local clinic or (*NCT) World Health Organisation (WHO) Children’s Centre offering a and the UK Department of Health weekly weigh in session that recommend giving solely breastmilk for you may wish to attend. the first six months and then continuing to breastfeed whilst introducing solid Getting yourself measured for a food. WHO recommend continuing to few nursing bras will help you feel breastfeed for at least two years due comfortable when feeding. A great to better health outcomes. However place to find the right style for you is long you decide to breastfeed is www.bras4mums.co.uk who offer a entirely up to you and your baby. full range including; Bravado, Cake Lingerie, Emma-Jane, Carriwell, For advice and support, the Hot Milk and many more. There National Childbirth Trust (NCT) are also many nursing tops on offer a helpline, you can reach the market that help make feeling them on 0300 330 0700 and easier too. Even stores such as they will be happy to assist H&M and George at ASDA offer with any queries you may have very reasonably priced nursing including continuing to feed tops! For discreet feeding when returning to work. when out and about, you
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This issue, Physiotherapist and Company Director of ‘The Physiotherapy Centre’ (Liverpool) Sarah Johnson discusses Pelvic Floor and Stress Incontinence* *Also featuring research and information from ‘Diary Doll’
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t’s a taboo, in fact almost a secret subject, one that affects so many women and yet no one wants to talk about it because it’s embarrassing! We are talking life’s little leaks, or stress incontinence. The N.H.S explains: Stress incontinence occurs when the pressure inside your bladder as it fills with urine becomes greater than the strength of your urethra to stay closed (the urethra is the tube through which urine passes out of your body). Any sudden extra pressure on your bladder, such as laughing or sneezing, can then cause urine to leak out of your urethra. (www.nhs.uk/Conditions/ Incontinence-urinary)
Am I alone having this problem? “More than 9 million women in the UK are incontinent and many suffer in silence because they are embarrassed. The average time a woman waits to seek treatment for incontinence is 7 years.” Has pregnancy caused this problem? “Pregnancy & delivery are risk factors for developing incontinence (particularly delayed second stage of labor, multiple vaginal deliveries and forceps delivery). Many women
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also have other risk factors present prior to becoming pregnant (e.g obesity, being a smoker). This does not mean that every woman will develop incontinence after have a baby. Infact, 1 in 3 women experiences pelvic floor dysfunction and not all of them have been pregnant and had babies”. I didn’t do my pelvic floor exercises in pregnancy, now I have this weakness am I too late? “The NICE guidelines recommend a trial of supervised pelvic floor muscle training of at least three months duration as first line treatment for women with incontinence”. Some incontinence postnatally is normal right? “Although common, it is not ‘normal’ and I urge any woman suffering with incontinence to book an appointment with their GP and/or seek treatment from a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist”. The Physiotherapy Centre in Allerton, Liverpool offers a professional Women’s Health Service with specialist staff trained to provide pelvic floor rehabilitation. For more information call 0151 724 2060 to speak to our friendly and supportive team.
Celebrities Carole Smillie and Annabel Croft have joined forces to create their own DiaryDoll brand of award winning, technical underwear developed to help women of all aged with those little leaks, and build confidence back into their lives. They are so committed to the cause, they have formulates partnerships with both the Bladder & Bowel Foundation, and the ACA (Association of Continence Advisors) who are both delighted to find a pretty product available like DiaryDoll, and to finally get these issues recognised and openly discussed. Carole Smillie comments ‘The scale of stress incontinence is extreme and women should not be suffering in silence because they are embarrassed to talk about their incontinence issues’. Smillie continues, ‘Stress incontinence can have a severley detrimental impact on day-to-day activity. We are so proud that DiaryDoll has given confidence back
65 Booker Ave, Liverpool, L18 4QZ 'We see many pain As physiotherapists weuncomplicated, bring our free pregnancies. However, extensive knowledge of anatomywe , are also experienced in treating antenatal fitness and evidence based practise spinal and andofcan offer a range of topelvic deliverdysfunction you a selection Women's physiotherapy Health Services under oneinterventions' roof.
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to so many women and has provided the support they need to get back to their dancing, gym classes and generally enjoying themselves again.’ DiaryDolls contain a secret waterproof panel to protect clothing and bedding against any embarrassing leaks* – perfect for periods, pelvic floor weakness, or even post maternity. DiaryDolls are machine washable and look and feel exactly like your favourite pants, giving you extra time when you need it most. Stockists include: Amazon, Boots & John Lewis. R.R.P £14.95 Worn together with your normal protection, nobody need ever know! * Must be worn with normal sanitary protection. Visit www.diarydoll.com for more information, advice and pelvic floor exercises.
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The Storybarn Reader Session www.thestorybarn.org.uk Toddler All Kinds of Play Drop in for carers of 18ms+ Baby Club Drop-‐In for Parents/ Carers and Babies Makaton Signing for Babies (Grp for Under 5's with D.S) Smile Group: Self Help Group for P.N.D
Westy Children's Centre Tinsley Street Wavertree Children's Centre Seacombe Children's Centre Hurdsfield Children's Centre, Hulley Road
10:00am -‐ 15:30pm
Rice Lane City Farm
Rawcliffe Road, Liverpool
10:00am -‐ 17:00pm
Activity Rooms @ Lady Lever
10:00am -‐ 11:15am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
FREE
Siblings Welcome FREE Call for Info
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Lady Lever Art Gallery, CH62 5EQ 0151 478 4136 FREE WWW.MUMMYANDMEMAGAZINE.CO.UK | Port Sunlight
10:00am -‐ 15:30pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:30am onwards 10:30am -‐ 17:00pm
Rice Lane City Farm
Rawcliffe Road, Liverpool
L9 1AW
0151 530 1066
FREE
Activity Rooms @ Lady Lever
Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight
CH62 5EQ
0151 478 4136
FREE
Sudley House, Mossley Hill
L18 8BX
0151 478 4016
FREE
L3 8EN
0151 478 4393
FREE
M3 4FP
0161 832 2244
FREE
Childhood and Small World Playrooms Eye for Colour Exibition 3rd Floor Imagine it, Make it, Move it 3 years+ Little Liverpool Sessions (Tickets at Desk) Pop Bottle Microscopes Science Workshop 7y+ Calderstones Urban Beach Free Beach, Rides Chargeable Radio City St Johns Beacon Viewing Gallery over Liverpool
11:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Little Explorers (18m+)
11:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Storyteller Fran O'Boyle
Cherubs Breastfeeding Group + Health Visitor Blacon Adventure Playground 11:00am -‐ 18:00pm & City Farm Parent & Toddler Group 1-‐5yr 12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Soft Play, B Castle & More!
11:00am -‐ 12:30pm
13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm
Storyteller Fran O'Boyle
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
Little Stars
13:00pm -‐ 15:30pm
Bumps to 5 years Parent Led Group
13:30pm -‐ 14:00pm Bookstart Story & Rhyme Time
World Museum Liverpool Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester Museum of Liverpool
L3 1DG
0151 478 4545
FREE
Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester
M3 4FP
0161 832 2244
FREE
Calderstones Park
L18 3JD
Liverpool City Centre
L1
facebook.com/ Calderstonesbeach Under 5's FREE Adults £5.50
FREE Rides £1.50 No Need to Book
CH44 7AN
0151 630 1845
Call for Info
L3 8EW
0151 233 3069
FREE Drop In
WA16 8DB
01625 374 904
Drop In
CH1 5UU
01244 371 129
FREE
L17 1AG
0151 280 7757
L3 8EW
0151 233 3069
SK11 7TD
01625 374 484
Call for Info
CH45 5HU
0151 630 2731
Drop In
L11 0BS
0151 233 3069
FREE
WA5 0JG
01925 636 856
Siblings Welcome
WA6 7PZ
01244 976 210
Drop In
Seacombe Children's Centre Liverpool Central Library Discover Zone Knutsford Children's Centre Kipling Road, Blacon Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Ln Liverpool Central Library Discover Zone Ash Grove Children's Centre New Brighton Children's Centre Croxteth Library
Baby All Kinds of Play Birth -‐ Confident Walkers Breastfeeding Support Group Drop-‐In
Little Stars Children's Centre Frodsham Children's Centre
14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
Great Outdoors
Garston Children's Centre
L19 8JZ
0151 233 6868
14:15pm -‐ 15:15pm
Storyteller Fran O'Boyle
Liverpool Central Library Discover Zone
L3 8EW
0151 233 3069
13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:30pm
£2.50 1st ch £1 add child FREE Drop In
FREE Call for Info FREE Drop In
Saturday September 3rd All Day
Yo Ho Ho Pirate Island
10:00am -‐ 10:30am
Little Readers Book Club
10:00am -‐ 11:15am
The Storybarn Reader Session www.thestorybarn.org.uk
10:00am -‐ 15:30pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm
Outside H&M, Golden Sq Warrington Marmalade Skies Tea Room & Play Café
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FREE
L18 1LG
0151 280 3935
FREE
Calderstones Park
L18 3JB
hollywagstaff@ thereader.org.uk
Must Book
Rice Lane City Farm
Rawcliffe Road, Liverpool
L9 1AW
0151 530 1066
FREE
Activity Rooms @ Lady Lever
Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight
CH62 5EQ
0151 478 4136
FREE
L18 8BX
0151 478 4016
FREE
L3 8EN
0151 478 4393
FREE
M3 4FP
0161 832 2244
FREE
Childhood and Sudley House, Mossley Hill Small World Playrooms Eye for Colour Exibition World Museum 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 3rd Floor Liverpool Imagine it, Make it, Move it Museum of Science & 10:00am 17:00pm | -‐WWW.MUMMYANDMEMAGAZINE.CO.UK 3 years+ Industry, Manchester 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm
WA1 1QB
10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:30am onwards 10:30am -‐ 11:00am 10:30am -‐ 17:00pm 11:00am -‐ 12:00pm 11:00am -‐ 18:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 16:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 16:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 16:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 16:00pm
3rd Floor Imagine it, Make it, Move it 3 years+ Little Liverpool Sessions (Tickets at Desk) Pop Bottle Microscopes Science Workshop 7y+ Calderstones Urban Beach Free Beach, Rides Chargeable Rhymetime
L3 8EN
0151 478 4393
FREE
M3 4FP
0161 832 2244
FREE
Museum of Liverpool
L3 1DG
0151 478 4545
FREE
Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester
M3 4FP
0161 832 2244
FREE
Calderstones Park
L18 3JD
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FREE Rides £1.50
Walker Art Gallery Liverpool
L3 8EL
0151 478 4199
FREE
L1
Under 5's FREE Adults £5.50
No Need to Book
WA10 1DY
01744 676 954
Drop In
CH1 5UU
01244 371 129
FREE
L3 4AQ
0151 478 4499
FREE
L3 4AQ
0151 478 4499
FREE
L3 4AX
0151 478 4499
FREE
L3 8EN
0151 478 4393
FREE
Liverpool Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester
Radio City St Johns Beacon Liverpool City Centre Viewing Gallery over Liverpool The Big Friendly Read: St. Helen's Central Library Big Colour In Blacon Adventure Playground Kipling Road, Blacon & City Farm Bee's Knees Seized @ Bee related crafts & Activities Mersey Maritime Museum All Hand on Deck Merseyside Maritime Learn about famous phrases Museum, Liverpool Collage Creations International Slavery Museum, Inspired by Faith Ringgold Albert Dock World Museum Shadow Puppets Liverpool
Sunday September 4th Outside H&M, Golden Sq Warrington
All Day
Yo Ho Ho Pirate Island
10:00am -‐ 11:15am
The Storybarn Reader Session www.thestorybarn.org.uk
Calderstones Park
10:00am -‐ 15:30pm
Rice Lane City Farm
10:00am -‐ 17:00pm
Activity Rooms @ Lady Lever
10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm 10:30am onwards 10:30am -‐ 17:00pm 11:00am -‐ 18:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 16:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 16:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 16:00pm
WA1 1QB
FREE
L18 3JB
hollywagstaff@ thereader.org.uk
Must Book
Rawcliffe Road, Liverpool
L9 1AW
0151 530 1066
FREE
Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight
CH62 5EQ
0151 478 4136
FREE
L18 8BX
0151 478 4016
FREE
L3 8EN
0151 478 4393
FREE
M3 4FP
0161 832 2244
FREE
L3 1DG
0151 478 4545
FREE
M3 4FP
0161 832 2244
FREE
facebook.com/ Calderstonesbeach Under 5's FREE Adults £5.50
FREE Rides £1.50 No Need to Book
CH1 5UU
01244 371 129
FREE
L3 4AX
0151 478 4499
FREE
L3 8EN
0151 478 4393
FREE
L3 4AQ
0151 478 4499
FREE
Childhood and Sudley House, Mossley Hill Small World Playrooms Eye for Colour Exibition World Museum 3rd Floor Liverpool Imagine it, Make it, Move it Museum of Science & 3 years+ Industry, Manchester Little Liverpool Sessions Museum of Liverpool (Tickets at Desk) Pop Bottle Microscopes Museum of Science & Science Workshop 7y+ Industry, Manchester Calderstones Urban Beach Calderstones Park Free Beach, Rides Chargeable Radio City St Johns Beacon Liverpool City Centre Viewing Gallery over Liverpool Blacon Adventure Playground Kipling Road, Blacon & City Farm Collage Creations International Slavery Museum, Inspired by Faith Ringgold Albert Dock World Museum Shadow Puppets Liverpool Titanic Fashions & Fortunes Merseyside Maritime (Dress Up fun) Museum, Liverpool
L18 3JD L1
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Monday September 5th
Stay & Play 'Walkers & Talkers' 09:45am -‐ 11:00am 18m -‐ 4years
Claughton Children's Centre Lache & Handbridge Children's Centre Leasowe Nursery School & Family Centre Sutton Children's Centre Ellamsbridge Road Westy Children's Centre Tinsley Street Ash Grove Children's Centre Parklands Children's C Little Sutton Hurdsfield Children's Centre, Hulley Road Dingle Lane Children's Centre
09:45am -‐ 11:45am
Twins and Multiples Group
Blacon Children's Centre
10:00am -‐ 10:30am
Rhyme Time (15m -‐ 3yr)
09:15am -‐ 10:45am
Messy Play 0-‐5 years
09:15am -‐ 10:45am
Stay & Play
09:15am -‐ 11:15am
Knit & Knatter Socialise & Learn New Skills
09:15am -‐ 11:30am
Childminder Playgroup
09:30am -‐ 10:15am
Baby Sing Along Birth to Walking -‐ Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Stay and Play
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Stay and Play Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Childminder Drop In
CH43 9HG
0151 488 5948
Call for Info
CH4 8HX
01244 977 791
Call for Info
CH46 2QF
0151 639 8923
Term Time Only
WA9 3PY
01744 822 160
Call for Info
WA4 1RE
01925 570 870
Call Beforehand
SK11 7TD
01625 374 484
FREE
CH66 3RL
0151 337 6324
Call to Check if on
SK10 2LW
01625 378 081
Drop In
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
FREE
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Drop In
CH45 5HU
0151 630 2731
Julia 07789 867 589
L18 1JX
0151 233 6868
FREE
CH41 7AL
0151 670 9974
50p per child
L3 8EL
0151 478 4199
FREE
CH46 2QF
0151 639 8923
Drop In
CH62 5EQ
0151 478 4136
FREE
WA5 1SB
01925 446 244
Drop In
CH44 7AN
0151 630 1945
FREE Drop In
WA4 6PS
07773 382 016
Call for Info
WA16 8DB
01625 374 904
FREE
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
St John's Tots
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
New Parent Group Meet the Health Visiting Team
New Brighton Children's Centre Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre St James Centre Birkenhead Walker Art Gallery Liverpool Leasowe Nursery School & Family Centre Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Great Sankey Children's Centre, Liverpool Road Seacombe Children's Centre St John's URC Church Hall Wilderspool Causeway Knutsford Children's Centre
10:00am -‐ 15:30pm
Rice Lane City Farm
Rawcliffe Road, Liverpool
L9 1AW
0151 530 1066
FREE
Activity Rooms @ Lady Lever
Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight
CH62 5EQ
0151 478 4136
FREE
L18 8BX
0151 478 4016
FREE
0151 478 4545
FREE
10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support roup St. James Jolly Tots Parent & Child Group
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Toddler Time
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
A-‐Z of Breastfeeding Support Play Group
10:00am -‐ 11:30pm 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am
10:00am -‐ 17:00pm
Art Play for Under 5's Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Drop In Group Homestart Breastfeeding Support Group
Childhood and Sudley House, Mossley Hill Small World Playrooms Little Liverpool Sessions 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm Museum of Liverpool (Tickets at Desk) UNESCO World Heritage Meet outside Pumphouse Pub, 10:30am Waterfront BuggyTours Albert Dock Jingle Jangle 10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Breck Road Library Stories, Rhymes & Craft Radio City St Johns Beacon 10:30am -‐ 17:00pm Liverpool City Centre Viewing Gallery over Liverpool Fun with Stories Westy Children's Centre 10:45am -‐ 11:30am Confident Walkers + Tinsley Street Baby Bounce and Rhyme St James Centre 11:00am (18 months and Under) Birkenhead | WWW.MUMMYANDMEMAGAZINE.CO.UK Blacon Adventure Playground 11:00am -‐ 18:00pm Kipling Road, Blacon 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm
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L3 1DG CH62 4XB L5 6PX
harriet@experienc e liverpool.com 0151 233 3069
Call 075544 18983 FREE
L1
Under 5's FREE Adults £5.50
No Need to Book
WA4 1RE
01925 570 870
Call Beforehand
CH41 7AL
0151 670 9974
FREE
CH1 5UU
01244 371 129
FREE
Confident Walkers + Baby Bounce and Rhyme 11:00am (18 months and Under) Blacon Adventure Playground 11:00am -‐ 18:00pm & City Farm 11:15am -‐ 11:45am Rhyme Time (Under 4 months) 11:15am -‐ 11:45am
Under 5's Storytime
12:00pm -‐ 14:00pm
Tots Café
12:30pm -‐ 14:00pm
BAMBIS Breastfeeding Support Group
13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
Blossom -‐ Young Parents Grp
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm 13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm 13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Drop In Child Health Clinic Baby Weighing & Advice Messy Rascals with bookable Sensory Room All Kinds of Play Confident Walkers -‐ 5 years Merry Music Stay & Play
13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Messy Play (0-‐5 years) Drop-‐In 13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Positive Play
13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Story, Song and Rhyme Time
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Rainbows Group Supported by Autism Together
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Stay and Play 0-‐4 years
14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm
Baby Sing Along Birth to Walking -‐ Drop In
14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm
Music session
15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm
Multi-‐Sensory Play
15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm
Soft Play Physical Skills
Tinsley Street St James Centre Birkenhead Kipling Road, Blacon New Brighton Children's Centre Chester Library Northgate Street Speke Adventure Playground
CH41 7AL
0151 670 9974
FREE
CH1 5UU
01244 371 129
FREE
CH45 5HU
0151 630 2731
CH1 2EF
01244 977 380 0151 486 9719
Julia 07789 867 589 Term Time Only Optional lunch £1.50
West Derby Children's L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Drop In Centre Brassey Gardens CH41 8DA 0151 652 1916 Call for Info Children's Centre Leasowe Nursery School CH46 2QF 0151 639 8923 Drop In & Family Centre Stanlaw Abbey Term Time CH65 9HE 0151 337 6425 Children's Centre Only Great Sankey Children's Siblings WA5 1SB 01925 446 244 Centre, Liverpool Road Welcome Leasowe Nursery School Term Time CH46 2QF 0151 639 8923 & Family Centre Only Fairfield & Howley WA2 7RQ 01925 443 131 Call for Details Neighbourhood Project Leasowe Nursery School Drop In CH46 2QF 0151 639 8923 & Family Centre Term Time Wavertree Children's L15 4LE 0151 233 6870 FREE Centre Seacombe Children's CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Drop In Centre A5 Mummy and Me Ad.qxp_Layout 1 17/02/2015 00:57 Page 1 Knutsford Term Time WA16 8DB 01625 374 904 Children's Centre D O W N S Y N D R O M E L I V E R P O O L Only Great Sankey Children's WA5 1SB 01925 446 244 Drop In Centre, Liverpool Road £3 per child Dingle Lane L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 /£5 family Children's Centre Dingle Lane L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Must Book Children's Centre Dingle Lane L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Must Book Children's Centre
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13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Supported by Autism Together
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Stay and Play 0-‐4 years
14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm
Baby Sing Along Birth to Walking -‐ Drop In
14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm
Music session
15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm
Multi-‐Sensory Play
15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm
Soft Play Physical Skills
Centre Knutsford Children's Centre Great Sankey Children's Centre, Liverpool Road Dingle Lane Children's Centre Dingle Lane Children's Centre Dingle Lane Children's Centre
CH44 7AN
0151 630 1845
Drop In
WA16 8DB
01625 374 904
Term Time Only
WA5 1SB
01925 446 244
Drop In
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
£3 per child /£5 family
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Must Book
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Must Book
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Must Book
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Must Book
Tuesday September 6th 09:30am -‐ 10:30am
Multi-‐Sensory Play
09:30am -‐ 10:30am
Soft Play Physical Skills
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
A-‐Z of Breastfeeding Support Play Group
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Childminder Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Tots Health Club -‐ Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Breastfeeding Support Group
Little Stars Group 09:30am -‐ 11:30am (For Children with Disabilities)
Dingle Lane Children's Centre Dingle Lane Children's Centre New Brighton Children's Centre Brassey Gardens Children's Centre Stoneycroft Children's Centre
CH45 5HU
0151 630 2731
Health Visitor Avail
CH41 8DA
0151 652 1916
Call for Info
L13 6QJ
0151 233 4770
Drop In
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Drop In
Kingway & Upton C Centre University of Chester
CH2 2LB
01244 976 100
Call for Info
L8 1XF
0151 233 3069
WA2 7RQ
01925 443 131
WA4 1RE
01925 570 870
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
CH42 2BL
0151 644 5500
Call for Info
L13 6QJ
0151 233 4770
Drop In
L3 1DG
0151 478 4545
FREE
L15 4LE
0151 233 6870
Drop In
CH62 5EQ
0151 478 4136
FREE
Sudley House, Mossley Hill
L18 8BX
0151 478 4016
FREE
Museum of Liverpool
L3 1DG
0151 478 4545
FREE
Liverpool City Centre
L1
Under 5's FREE Adults £5.50
No Need to Book
Kipling Road, Blacon
CH1 5UU
01244 371 129
FREE
10:00am -‐ 10:30am
Stay and Play
Toxteth Library
10:00am -‐ 10:45am
Baby Sing Along Birth to Walking -‐ Drop In
Sunshine Children's Centre O'Leary Street Westy Children's Centre Tinsley Street Dingle Lane Children's Centre Rock Ferry Children's Centre Stoneycroft Children's Centre
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Baby Soft Play (0-‐18m)
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Boogie Babies Music & Dance (18m -‐ 4years)
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Baby Discovery (0-‐8 months)
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
BAMBIS Breastfeeding Group
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Tiny Liverpool Toddler Group
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Wavertree BAMBIS
10:00am -‐ 17:00pm
Activity Rooms @ Lady Lever
Childhood and Small World Playrooms Little Liverpool Sessions 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm (Tickets at Desk) Radio City St Johns Beacon 10:30am -‐ 17:00pm Viewing Gallery over Liverpool Blacon Adventure Playground 11:00am -‐ 18:00pm & City Farm 10:00am -‐ 17:00pm
Museum of Liverpool Wavertree Children's Centre Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight
11:15am -‐ 11:45am
Storytime
Neston Library Parkgate Road
CH64 6QE
0151 337 4670
12:00pm -‐ 13:00pm
Baby Club Under 1's Play with Light Lunch
Picton Children's Centre
L7 6HD
0151 233 1200
CH65 9HE
0151 337 6425
CH66 3RL
0151 337 6324
Stanlaw Abbey Children's Centre Parklands Children's C 13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm Twins Group Drop In | WWW.MUMMYANDMEMAGAZINE.CO.UK Little Sutton Brassey Gardens 12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
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Breastfeeding Support Group
FREE Term Time Call to Check if on Term Time Only Term Time Only
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12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Breastfeeding Support Group
13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm
Twins Group Drop In
13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
Messy Play (18m -‐ 5 years)
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
BAMBIS Stay & Play (0-‐5y) Light Lunch Provided
13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm
Stay and Play
14:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
Storytime (0-‐5 years)
14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm
Story & Rhyme Time (0-‐4yrs)
Children's Centre Parklands Children's C Little Sutton Brassey Gardens Children's Centre Childwall Children's Centre Rudston Primary School Chester Rural Children's C Elton Primary School Frodsham Library Princessway Dingle Lane Children's Centre
CH65 9HE
0151 337 6425
CH66 3RL
0151 337 6324
CH41 8DA
0151 652 1916
Call for Info
L16 4PQ
0151 233 5733
Drop In
CH2 4LT
0151 338 2227
Call for Info
WA6 6RX
01244 977345
FREE
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
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Date for your diary...
F
eld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in producing live touring family entertainment, announced that its 34th Disney On Ice spectacular will bring the Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen, to life. Disney On Ice presents Frozen is set to mesmerize audiences when the show skates into Echo Arena Liverpool from 30 November – 4 December for 9 magical shows; tickets go on sale Friday 20 May at 9am.
favourite characters from Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story and Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King, who come together to prove that true love is the greatest power of all. Director Patty Vincent says, “Our goal is to showcase these heartwarming characters in a way that allows the audience to cheer and sing along throughout this emotional journey.” Tickets are available from
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or via the Echo Arena Box Office on
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For a complete list of tour dates, visit the Disney On Ice website www.DisneyOnIce.com
The entire Academy Award® winning tale will be told live for the first time in this brand new production, capturing the dynamic between two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. Anna, a girl with an extraordinary heart, embarks on an epic journey to find her sister, the magical Elsa, who is determined to remain secluded as she finally feels free to test the limits of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf and the mystical trolls help Anna along the way in this story about love conquering fear. Audiences will get to sing along with such musical masterpieces as “Let it Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.” In Disney On Ice presents Frozen, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse take the audience through the magical story based in Arendelle, with special appearances by beloved Disney princesses and
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ns o ti a r b e l e C For the um-to-be M
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ne of the most special events in a person’s life is the welcoming of a new life. Baby Showers are held in all parts of the world and although there may be variations in its practice, the purpose is the same - to prepare for and celebrate the birth of a new baby. A Baby Shower is a type of party where guests honour the Mummy-to-be and bring gifts for the baby. Usually, the Baby Shower is done before the baby arrives, however in some cases the shower is given a few weeks after the baby is born. That way the shower becomes a welcome party for the baby too. Baby Showers are becoming increasingly popular in the UK with ‘Gender Reveal’ and ‘Couple’ baby showers included! It is often down to close friends and family to organise a Baby Shower on behalf of the Mummy-to-be. The problem then is that the ‘organisers’ spend most of the time before, during and after the shower getting everything prepared and organised leaving little time for them to actually enjoy themselves too. Nappytastic is a fantastic company who believe that having a baby is an extra special gift which should be celebrated and cherished. In hiring Nappytastic to run the Baby Shower for you, they take care of all the planning of the celebration; from invitations through to decorations and even to actually hosting the event to make sure the Mummy-tobe and those who are close to her have a luxurious and wonderful experience. Nappytastic have an initial Baby Shower Consultation to discuss the individual needs and requirements of the day. Once Nappytastic have all the information they require, you simply leave the magic up to them. They will send out
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Baby Shower invitations to all guests with a theme chosen by you i.e. Pink/ Blue Umbrellaphants, Happi Tree, Gender Reveal, Shower of Love and many more. Depending upon the Baby Shower package chosen, packages can include; Exclusive Nappytastic Nappy Cake, Baby Shower Invitations, Themed Table and Room Decorations Tableware, Table Linen & Centrepieces, Delicious Cold Buffet, Baby Shower Treats (drinks, popcorn etc), Cupcakes, Mummy-to-be Sash, Favours for each guest, Baby Shower Games & Prizes, Nappytastic Baby Shower Hostess (3 hours), Full service set up and take down.
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Early Years
With with my sister’s due date fast approaching, I was “starting to panic about organising her a Baby Shower. This was her first child, so it was important that she felt really special and had a truly memorable experience.
Nappytastic offer a beautiful range of Nappy Cakes and Baby Shower accessories, which is why I had been initially attracted to the company. I didn’t know that a Baby Shower service existed so when I noticed that Nappytastic offered this service too I was intrigued to find out more. The YouTube video of one of their events looked fantastic so I quickly got in touch with them to discuss my sister’s Baby Shower. They listened to my requirements and also offered some fabulous suggestions too. They offer packages held at Barca, Castlefield in Manchester. However we are based in Liverpool so an alternative venue was sourced locally. Having everything taken care of, it was great to simply turn up on the day with my gift and be able to focus on my sister (and of course my children who attended the event too). As we had hired a simple church hall, I wasn’t expecting too much from the decorations as I knew Nappytastic would have some work on their hands with the location. However, I was completely ‘wowed’ by how stunning the room looked and the great lengths they had gone to create a beautiful setting. The personal touches made things extra special and were keepsakes to treasure. Our Nappytastic host was absolutely lovely and everyone was kept entertained by fun games and activities (and the prizes were brilliant!). Our Baby Shower guests included a couple of young children through to elderly Grandparents and everyone had a smile on their face the whole time. I can wholeheartedly recommend Nappytastic, my sister was truly pampered the whole day and we all had so much fun. I was able to enjoy the occasion without stressing about organising the event and for the cost you certainly get value for money. My sister and all her guests had a wonderful day and it was lovely for my sister to have such a luxurious experience to celebrate a wonderful moment in her life.
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Celebrations
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celebration and if necessary take spare clothing or accessories if you feel you may need them. It is often a good idea to enquire what provisions have been made for children ahead of the event. That way you can plan their outfit accordingly. It is pointless putting your child in their best clothing if they are going to be taking part in messy activities, or if it means that they will be restricted from play.
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here is an old show biz phrase “never work with children or animals” due to how unpredictable they can be. Whether you’re planning a celebration centered around a child, or an occasion when a child has a particular role to play, there is no disputing the fact that this can be a stressful experience. However, a special occasion should be an enjoyable one and children can certainly bring a lot of enjoyment too. To avoid unnecessary stress, the best piece of advice is ‘preparation’. American President Benjamin Franklin once said “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” and where children are concerned, this is most definitely the case. If you are attending an occasion with your child(ren) i.e. a wedding celebration, being prepared will enable you to enjoy the day. Long services can make some children bored and when a child is bored they are more likely to get into mischief. To avoid this, take quiet activities that your child can participate in that will not cause disruption to the ceremony. Books and colouring activities are great items to pop into your bag and have on-hand when you see your child getting restless. If your child has been invited to the occasion, your host will understand if they make mild disruption. But equally, you should use your judgement and if you feel your child is making too much disruption, then you should consider taking them outside until appropriate for you both to return to the event. Children are notoriously messy, with this in mind try to dress them appropriately for the
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Often at celebrations the food is planned for a particular time. If you can find out this information prior to the event, it may be useful in order to alleviate your child becoming agitated due to hunger. You may also wish to pack some small nibbles for your child and taking a bottle of water (particularly during Summer months) is a must! If the celebrations are due to continue past your child’s bedtime, you may wish to consider leaving early or taking your child’s sleep attire with you for them to change into, finding somewhere quiet and comfy where they can rest. Don’t forget your camera! Whilst you certainly shouldn’t spend all over the occasion hidden behind your phone/camera, special occasions offer fantastic photograph opportunities to capture a special moment in time. If you have dressed your child up for the occasion, early photographs are always best to ensure they are still looking how you want them to. Make sure you get in on the photos too, they are memories for your child to treasure as they grow up. Ultimately, enjoy the celebration!
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n a recent survey of over 2,000 parents with children aged between 4 and 10 years, it was found that parents in the UK spend an average of £320.50 on a children’s birthday party. Furthermore, two thirds of UK parents throw parties for their children every year. The survey conducted by Vouchercloud.com as part of ongoing research into the amount of money that gets spent on British children. Initially, all respondents were asked ‘Do you typically throw a birthday party for your child every year?’ to which almost two thirds of respondents, 65%, stated ‘yes’. All of those who stated yes were asked why, with the most common responses being ‘my child loves parties’ (88%), ‘my child asks to have a party’ (44%) and ‘it means my child gets more presents’ (38%). Similarly, all of those who stated that they didn’t throw a birthday party for their child every year were asked why, with most parents confessing that annual parties are ‘too much organisation to take on every year’ (47%) and that they ‘can’t afford the expense’ (41%). According to the poll, 71% of respondents admit that they usually plan to cut back on costs next year but, of these, 81% confess they rarely stick to this as they want their child to have the best party of the year compared to their friends. Chris Johnson, Head of Operations at vouchercloud.com, commented: “Children between 4 and 10 years old are far too young to appreciate the value of money, never mind the gesture that’s being given, and we’d even go so far as suggesting
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there could well be an ulterior motive of competing with other parents from the schoolyard. Children so young don’t need the best of everything – you can host a party at home, invite a few of their closest friends and put together some simple party games; they’d have just as much of a good time!” ____________________ MUMMY AND ME 3 TOP TIPS For keeping the costs down:
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discount stores and online retailers that can help keep the cost down. Planning weeks in advance will also help spread the cost as you can purchase items gradually in the run up to the event. 2. Get creative! Save money with a ‘do-ityourself’ birthday party. If you’re creative you could make the decorations, birthday cake and other items yourself. Creative thinking can also save money i.e. could the entertainment be making crafts that the children can then take home as their party favour? Have a look on Pinterest for inspiration. 3. Join forces! Does your child have a friend with a close birthday? Why not plan a joint party to save money?
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Annabel Karmel’s Summer Salads
A healthy breastfeeding recipe for mums. It’s good to keep a salad like this in the fridge to dip into as a healthy snack any time you feel hungry.
Salad is light, refreshing and perfect for summer days.
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AVOCADO & PINE NUT SALAD INGREDIENTS 50g/2oz pine nuts 100g/4oz French beans, halved 2 plum tomatoes, halved and cut into slices or 100g/4oz cherry tomatoes 200g/7oz mixed salad leaves 1 medium ripe avocado 2 hard boiled eggs, each cut into 6 wedges 100g / 4oz tinned sweetcorn
Dressing 2 tbsp light olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp caster sugar 1/2 tbsp soy sauce salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan until
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lightly golden. Blanch the beans in boiling lightly salted water for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Make the dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, caster sugar and soy sauce and season to taste. Stir in the blanched beans and the tomatoes and sweetcorn. Arrange the salad leaves in a dish, cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and skin, cut into thin slices and arrange on top of the salad leaves with the eggs. Spoon over the tomatoes, beans and dressing, and finish by scattering over the pine IDEAL FOR nuts. BREAST
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For Bab y POPEYE PASTA INGREDIENTS 200g fresh spinach, washed or 100g frozen spinach 30g Annabel Karmel's Mini Pasta Shells 15g butter 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp cream cheese 4 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
METHOD Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Carefully wash the spinach and cook with just the water clinging to its leaves in a saucepan or microwave over a low heat until tender.
CHERRY TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD INGREDIENTS
This is a really tasty baby pasta recipe to make if you want to introduce your baby to spinach. Mixing tiny baby pasta shapes into your baby’s food is a good way to add texture. Try using Annabel Karmel Organic Pasta Shells.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small frying pan and sauté the cooked spinach.
4 tbsp olive oil 1 large red onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp caster sugar 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 3 tbsp sweet balsamic vinegar 250g fine green beans 300g cherry IDEAL FOR tomatoes, halved or quartered if large LUNCH 50g mixed salad leaves BOXES
Mix together the dressing ingredients, and pour over the salad before serving
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Combine the spinach with the milk and cheeses and chop finely in a food processor. IDEAL FOR Mix with the cooked pasta. BABY 9-12 MONTHS My children love this salad with chicken, crunchy green beans and cherry tomatoes. The caramelised red onion and balsamic vinegar adds a delicious flavour. It’s also good for lunchboxes.
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Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, until golden and crisp. Leave to cool, then add to the salad.
4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 ½ tsp caster sugar
Gently press out the excess water. If using frozen spinach, cook according to the packet instructions.
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3 little gem lettuces, shredded 125g mini Mozzarella balls (or 1 ball of Mozzarella, cubed) 175g sweet cherry tomatoes, halved 2 slices thick-sliced white bread, cubed salt and pepper 2 tbsp olive oil
Spread out the bread cubes on a baking sheet, season and drizzle over the oil.
Preheat the oven to 220C / 430F. Arrange the lettuce, Mozzarella and tomatoes in a bowl.
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METHOD Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until soft. Add the sugar and stir until lightly browned. Spoon into a bowl. Add the shallot, chicken, basil and balsamic vinegar. Season
Steam the beans or cool in boiling salted water for 4 minutes until just cooked. Drain and refresh in cold water and slice in half. Add the beans and tomatoes to the cooked onions and chicken. Lightly toss together and season. Arrange the salad leaves on a plate. Spoon the chicken salad over and gently mix together.
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Daddy and Me
WRITTEN BY REGULAR COLUMNIST NEIL SINCLAIR A.K.A
MISSION ADVENTURE GET ACTIVE WITH YOUR KIDS Need to keep the kids active this summer? No problem for Commando Dad. Former commando and father-ofthree Neil Sinclair wants to instill a love of activity in our kids. New book ‘Commando Dad: Mission Adventure’ is a follow-up to bestselling Commando Dad: Basic Training, read by HRH Prince William and Andy Murray. Discover the tried-and-tested Commando Dad approach to parenting and teach your young troopers to be the best they can be!
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ou need to look lively, lads. Remember what it felt like to be a child, when you anticipated adventure around every corner? The excitement you felt when you woke up to find snow had fallen overnight? Or discovered an empty swing? The accomplishment of building a den? What happened? You grew up. And that is what is happening to your own little troopers. Right now. In fact, less than 7,000 days from birth, they’ll be 18 and making their own way in the world. Which brings me to the first rule of Mission Adventure: Acting Grown-Up Is Not Appropriate In All Situations. Obviously, you need to be a responsible adult when it comes to the safety, health and well-being of both yourself and your unit. And to live in the modern world you will have to be grown-up in virtually all situations. But not every situation. I am calling upon you to recapture your inner adventurer. Because if you can teach your troopers that life can be full of fun and adventure - even as an adult - they you’ll not only be entertaining them while building a whole host of important skills such as communication, creativity, cooperation and teamwork, but also giving them the means to a more fulfilling future. Because play and adventure isn’t just for troopers - it’s a key stress reliever and bonding activity for adults too. When I was a commando in Operation
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Desert Storm my buddy and I came under sniper fire at a water point. Luckily, we were unharmed. We didn’t go back to camp and wallow about what could have happened we went back to be the butt of all the jokes about coming under fire from the worst shot in Iraq. In doing so, we weer able to laugh about it - rid ourselves of the stress and anxiety and get up the next day and do our jobs effectively. If all of the above weren’t enough of a reason, then consider this: you are setting the stage for the next generation of Commando Dads (and Mums). Now when I say ‘adventure’ I don’t mean you have to climb the Eiger (I have. I wouldn’t recommend it as a first activity). Adventure doesn’t necessarily require spending money (most of the activities in my new book ‘Commando Dad: Mission Adventure - Get Active With Your Kids’ cost nothing but time) or having special equipment. Adventure can be found in the everyday. You can make the walk to school a spy mission or Follow My Leader. And don’t forget that childhood presents a lot of opportunities for your troopers to do things for the first time, which can be an adventure in itself: riding a bike, swimming, watching live sport (even better if their Commando Dad is taking part!) or live music, paddling in the sea or catching a train, to name but a few. But you can also create more traditional adventure, from building a den, to making a fire, to exploring rock pools. These adventures can help your troopers to experience risk
(albeit in a safe environment with you in charge) and in so doing to build their selfconfidence and independence. But first: You Need To Fill Your Adventure Armoury And my new book ‘Commando Dad: Mission Adventure - Get Active with your Kids’ can help. It’s filled with good ideas and tips and tricks about how to entertain and adventure with your troopers. I’ve tested them in the field with my own three, and also as a teacher and childminder. They were a forgiving audience, and your troopers will be too. In fact, when it comes to having ‘successful’ adventures, the only thing you need to remember is to make sure you’re engaged and doing it with them, and that your focus stays on the task in hand. You are their hero. If you engage with them, you will enhance the most everyday tasks into amazing adventures. You cannot fail. Now, I live in the same busy world as you and know how hard it can be to block out all distractions, but I promise you that if you can carve out real time to be with your troopers it will pay dividends, because: The Most Effective Tool In Your Adventure Armoury Is Your Undivided Attention
That’s not to say there won’t be the inevitable setbacks and occasional failures with your adventures, of course - from not being able to control the weather, to not having what you need when you need it, and everything in between. But these will provide you with a golden opportunity to show your troopers how to deal with disappointment. They need to know that failure is a key element of success at any endeavour - imagine if the first time they had fallen over they decided to abandon learning to walk! Encourage and help them with a challenging task, but don’t do it for them. Let them experience the challenge and how sweet it feels to finally conquer something that was once too difficult. It will help them build resilience, a very valuable skill for them to carry into adulthood. The fact is, you only have a short time with your troopers - you owe it to both of you to make as many of those days as adventurous and fun as possible. Think of this as an opportunity to relive your own childhood (or in some cases, create the one you wish you’d had). Only this time it will be better, because you are in charge.
Let the adventure begin!
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