As our editor Katie can probably testify, having young kids is a bit like having a full-time and a half day job on top of your actual day job. Time becomes a myth, personal space stops existing and what the hell is that thing called "sleep" anyway? Sometimes, you need a reminder that you're not … [Read more...]
LEGO: Ultra Agents Toxikita’s Toxic Meltdown review!
The LEGO Agents range has had a flashy upgrade, with the launch of Ultra Agents. Incorporating an iPad app - with comics and interactive puzzles and games - the range has some great new touches and models. It's well worth downloading the app and having a go for yourself. Though I thought it felt … [Read more...]
Creative Kids: art classes for kids from ages 4 to 8
If you're not sure how to fill up the summer holidays with activities your kids might like, if you're questioning your own creative skills in setting up activities, or if you want to have a positive space to create alongside your kids, then look no further than Creative Kids. Creative Kids is a … [Read more...]
Guardians of the Galaxy LEGO: Knowhere Escape Mission review
There's a new Marvel film franchise on the way, which happily means a whole new bunch of LEGO sets. The Guardians of the Galaxy, set out in the deepest reaches of space, is not so much about superheroes, more a sort of intergalactic Dirty Dozen out to save the galaxy. Think Battle Beyond the Stars, … [Read more...]
KIBO: Programming for kids using wooden blocks
A new robot kit that lets kids as young as 4 program a robot using wooden blocks hits Kickstarter – see the campaign, ending 29 June 2014, here … [Read more...]
Ghostbusters Ecto-1 LEGO takes to the streets
I've been following the Cuusoo progress of this Ghostbusters kit for ages now, and it's phenomenal to see it realised. The characters are spot on, and the car is, well, spookily lifelike. I could run out ghostly puns and jokes by the barrel load here, but I'll try not to. … [Read more...]
Arctic City LEGO sets. Out now!
Continuing the theme of bright LEGO sets, the Arctic City LEGO has arrived. In super strong oranges and blues, these snow-themed kits are bold and appealing. Marry that with the fact that they're all about exploration and adventure on the frozen wastes, and how can you fail? Taking big and … [Read more...]
Sickly Green Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle LEGO Sets are the best we’ve seen in ages
The new range of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle LEGO kits are out, and I can't help feeling these are far cooler and far more fun than the new film will ever be. The Turtles now have the means of flight and underwater travel, and as such they get great new outfits with nice little details. I think … [Read more...]
The NCT doesn’t do a postnatal course, but if they did, this is what they should teach new parents
WARNING: DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU HAVEN’T HAD A BABY YET* Picture the scene. You’ve had your baby. You’re slowly recovering from the fact that the NCT poster birth you’d been expecting was not As Advertised. Your private area feels like it’s been in a road traffic accident. It’s starting to dawn on … [Read more...]
New Shaun the Sheep Movie – Teaser Trailer!
It's at times like this that you begun to suspect maybe there *is* a benevolent god looking out for us all, after all. This one is from Odeon, the God of Tired Parents. Shaun the Sheep Movie Teaser Trailer Shaun the Sheep's first ever movie will be released in cinemas worldwide from … [Read more...]
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