Low-Cost and Free Boredom Busting Ideas to Amuse the Kids
Are you looking for ways to entertain the kids without it costing a fortune? Next time you hear "There's nothing to do" or "I'm bored", don't panic! We have teamed up with Chivers Jelly whose tag line 'take a moment to make a moment', ...
20+ Unique and Exciting Irish Gifts for Kids
Bring a touch of green magic to your Christmas gifting this year with these brilliant Irish gifts for kids. From games to books to ...
Low-Cost and Free Boredom Busting Ideas to Amuse the Kids
Are you looking for ways to entertain the kids without it costing a fortune? Next time you hear "There's nothing to do" or "I'm ...
20+ Unique and Exciting Irish Gifts for Kids
Bring a touch of green magic to your Christmas gifting this year with these brilliant Irish gifts for kids. From games to books to ...
Countdown to Christmas with the 2022 LEGO Advent Calendars
If you've been thinking about cutting down a bit on the sweet treats your child gets, then instead of a chocolate advent calendar, why ...
Parenting
Top Tips for Visiting University Open Days for Your Teen
If your teen is leaving school next year and is considering college or university for the next stage of their life, then part of ...
Baby Names to Avoid this Winter: 2022/23 Storm Names Revealed
Katrina, Harvey, Sandy, Irma, Ophelia...storm names often linger in our memories and see a dip in popularity from new parents. If you're expecting a ...
Coming Out: How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Child
Parenting children and teens of any age can be really tricky. There’s already school, friendships, and siblings to think about. As they get older, ...
Parenting
Top Tips for Visiting University Open Days for Your Teen
If your teen is leaving school next year and is considering college or university for the next stage of their life, then part of ...
Baby Names to Avoid this Winter: 2022/23 Storm Names Revealed
Katrina, Harvey, Sandy, Irma, Ophelia...storm names often linger in our memories and see a dip in popularity from new parents. If you're expecting a ...
Coming Out: How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Child
Parenting children and teens of any age can be really tricky. There’s already school, friendships, and siblings to think about. As they get older, ...
Things To Do
15 Whimsical Dr Seuss Sensory Activities and Play Ideas for Kids
Get hands on with some Dr Seuss whimsy! Sensory boxes are a wonderful activity, encouraging hands-on learning that is both visually and texturally attractive. These Dr Seuss sensory activities are fantastically vibrant and fun, and make a memorable addition to story time with your ...
Things To Do
15 Whimsical Dr Seuss Sensory Activities and Play Ideas for Kids
Get hands on with some Dr Seuss whimsy! Sensory boxes are a wonderful activity, encouraging hands-on learning that is both visually and texturally attractive. ...
50 Awesome Autumn Activities for Kids (and Parents!)
As leaves are starting to fall and Autumn arrives, it's a great season to get kids involved and creative! From leaf crafts and scavenger hunts ...
15 Easy and Eye-Catching Leaf Craft Ideas for Kids
This blustery, cosy season will see us surrounded by an abundance of colour on the trees. As these leaves start to fall, they are the ...
10 Insanely Easy Ideas for a Fun Family Game Night
Family game nights are a brilliant way to get together and have some fun. The simplest games are often the most entertaining, and when family ...
Competitions
Win A Dublin Zoo Family Pass With Chivers
Christmas is fast approaching and we are all getting organised with gifts, food and lots more. As an extra special gift for one family ...
Win a Tasty Treat-Filled Lunch Hamper With a Re-Usable Cool Bag
Have lunch on us! We are offering one lucky reader the opportunity to win this tasty lunch hamper filled with Irish goodies, with a ...
Win a Family Holiday Travel Voucher and Pack Your Bags!
Fancy getting your hands on a €100 voucher for either Irish Ferries or Aer Lingus to help towards booking your next family holiday? We ...
Competitions
Win A Dublin Zoo Family Pass With Chivers
Christmas is fast approaching and we are all getting organised with gifts, food and lots more. As an extra special gift for one family ...
Win a Tasty Treat-Filled Lunch Hamper With a Re-Usable Cool Bag
Have lunch on us! We are offering one lucky reader the opportunity to win this tasty lunch hamper filled with Irish goodies, with a ...
Win a Family Holiday Travel Voucher and Pack Your Bags!
Fancy getting your hands on a €100 voucher for either Irish Ferries or Aer Lingus to help towards booking your next family holiday? We ...
Recipes
How to Make Three Budget-Friendly Dinners Out of One Meal
When budgets are tight, you sometimes need to make meals stretch a bit further. With a bit of careful planning, you can turn one ...
Cheddar and Bacon Quiche – Simple and Very Satisfying!
Quiche always seems much more complicated than it actually is. In fact, it makes a great family meal that uses up whatever's in the ...
Whip Up a Batch of Lili Forberg’s Mini Soda Bread Rolls
Perfect for lunchboxes, breakfast or really at any time of day, these mini soda bread rolls are easy to make and a great size ...
Try a Classic With Deirdre Madden’s Delicious Country Apple Cake
This recipe for a simple and classic Country Apple Cake is delicious. A scoop of ice cream, some cream or custard would no doubt be ...
Recipes
How to Make Three Budget-Friendly Dinners Out of One Meal
When budgets are tight, you sometimes need to make meals stretch a bit further. With a bit of careful planning, you can turn one ...
Cheddar and Bacon Quiche – Simple and Very Satisfying!
Quiche always seems much more complicated than it actually is. In fact, it makes a great family meal that uses up whatever's in the ...
Whip Up a Batch of Lili Forberg’s Mini Soda Bread Rolls
Perfect for lunchboxes, breakfast or really at any time of day, these mini soda bread rolls are easy to make and a great size ...
Lifestyle
The Amazon Holiday Toy List is Out with the Top Toys for Christmas 2022
The Amazon Holiday Toy List is out! The list highlights the newest and best-selling toys, games, and gifts for kids. From Star Wars to ...
Do You Know Which Household Appliances Cost the Most to Run?
If you are not sure which of your appliances use how much energy, then this might help. We have put together a list of ...
Awesome TikTok-Inspired Gifts and Stocking Stuffers
TikTok is so much more than just another social media platform – the appeal of short videos has blasted everything from dance moves and ...
Lifestyle
The Amazon Holiday Toy List is Out with the Top Toys for Christmas 2022
The Amazon Holiday Toy List is out! The list highlights the newest and best-selling toys, games, and gifts for kids. From Star Wars to ...
Do You Know Which Household Appliances Cost the Most to Run?
If you are not sure which of your appliances use how much energy, then this might help. We have put together a list of ...
Awesome TikTok-Inspired Gifts and Stocking Stuffers
TikTok is so much more than just another social media platform – the appeal of short videos has blasted everything from dance moves and ...
Parties
40 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Extra Special on Their Birthday
It's your child's birthday coming up. Maybe you always make a cake, sing Happy Birthday and host a party. But what about some other birthday ...
Learn How to Say ‘Happy Birthday’ in 25 Different Languages
From French to Filipino, give your friends and family a very special day when you can wish them Happy Birthday in 25 different languages! Don’t ...
8 Frozen Birthday Cakes to Make at Home (plus Some Showstoppers!)
Do you have a Frozen fan in your house with a birthday coming up? Here are a selection of the coolest Frozen birthday cakes ever, ...
Parties
40 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Extra Special on Their Birthday
It's your child's birthday coming up. Maybe you always make a cake, sing Happy Birthday and host a party. But what about some other birthday ...
Learn How to Say ‘Happy Birthday’ in 25 Different Languages
From French to Filipino, give your friends and family a very special day when you can wish them Happy Birthday in 25 different languages! Don’t ...
8 Frozen Birthday Cakes to Make at Home (plus Some Showstoppers!)
Do you have a Frozen fan in your house with a birthday coming up? Here are a selection of the coolest Frozen birthday cakes ever, ...
Ireland
Fun and Festive Things to Do with Kids Around Ireland at Christmas 2022
Get wrapped up in the magic of Christmas and all the seasonal fun with some fantastic family-friendly events and activities. If you are looking for things to do this December and Christmas break, check out our round up of seasonal events and things to ...
Ireland
Fun and Festive Things to Do with Kids Around Ireland at Christmas 2022
Get wrapped up in the magic of Christmas and all the seasonal fun with some fantastic family-friendly events and activities. If you are looking ...
14 Extraordinary Science Week Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Sweets, superheroes, constellations and more! Are you ready for Science Week 2022 takes place in Ireland from November 13th to 20th, and we have ...
50+ Magical Places to Visit Santa in Ireland
As all you parents know, Santa always takes time out of his busy schedule before Christmas to visit Ireland. From Santa Grottoes, to farm, caves and Santa trains, here ...
Round Up of the Best Pantos in Ireland 2022
Fancy a trip to the theatre that the whole family will enjoy? A good Panto is guaranteed to get everyone into the Christmas spirit...oh ...
Travel
The Most Family Friendly Museums in the UK – Chosen by Parents!
At MyKidsTime we're big fans of museums – they are great places to take children to engage them, educate them, and just generally have ...
11 Brilliant Things to Do in Palma with Kids
If you're planning a visit to Palma, there is lots to see and do while you're there. Apart from the obvious attractions that all ...
Terrific Things to Do in Edinburgh with Kids
Edinburgh really is an iconic city with its Castle perched on top of a rock overlooking the city. It's a city stuffed full of ...
How to Plan a Holiday When You Have a Bigger Family
Wondering how to plan a holiday if your family doesn't fit the 2 adults + 2 kids formula? We love nothing more than hitting ...
Travel
The Most Family Friendly Museums in the UK – Chosen by Parents!
At MyKidsTime we're big fans of museums – they are great places to take children to engage them, educate them, and just generally have ...
11 Brilliant Things to Do in Palma with Kids
If you're planning a visit to Palma, there is lots to see and do while you're there. Apart from the obvious attractions that all ...
Terrific Things to Do in Edinburgh with Kids
Edinburgh really is an iconic city with its Castle perched on top of a rock overlooking the city. It's a city stuffed full of ...
How to Plan a Holiday When You Have a Bigger Family
Wondering how to plan a holiday if your family doesn't fit the 2 adults + 2 kids formula? We love nothing more than hitting ...
Entertainment
Bookworms Get Reading for a Great Cause! It’s MS Readathon Time!
The annual MS Readathon 2022 will be starting soon. Bookworms - get your reading wiggle on for a great cause! It's MS Readathon Time! ...
These Secret Netflix Codes Will Save You Oodles of Time on Searching
Have you ever noticed it's not that easy to search by category on Netflix? Maybe you want to find all the fun family Christmas ...
14 Books for Anxious Kids to Help Ease Their Worries
When your child is dealing with anxiety, worries or fears, having a way to open conversation in an age-appropriate way can be a real ...
Entertainment
Bookworms Get Reading for a Great Cause! It’s MS Readathon Time!
The annual MS Readathon 2022 will be starting soon. Bookworms - get your reading wiggle on for a great cause! It's MS Readathon Time! ...
These Secret Netflix Codes Will Save You Oodles of Time on Searching
Have you ever noticed it's not that easy to search by category on Netflix? Maybe you want to find all the fun family Christmas ...
14 Books for Anxious Kids to Help Ease Their Worries
When your child is dealing with anxiety, worries or fears, having a way to open conversation in an age-appropriate way can be a real ...
School
3 Fun and Easy Sound Experiments for Kids
How do you explain 'sound'? Why do we have two ears? Can you hear in space? Dr Naomi Lavelle from Dr How's Science Wows ...
6 Head Lice Treatment Products and Tools Parents Recommend
Most children will not get through their school years without a bout of head lice, and when the dreaded happens you will need to ...
Science for Kids: Why Do Autumn Leaves Change Colour?
Autumn is a wonderful time of year where nature really impresses with the gamut of colour that appears in the trees and hedgerows around ...
School
3 Fun and Easy Sound Experiments for Kids
How do you explain 'sound'? Why do we have two ears? Can you hear in space? Dr Naomi Lavelle from Dr How's Science Wows ...
6 Head Lice Treatment Products and Tools Parents Recommend
Most children will not get through their school years without a bout of head lice, and when the dreaded happens you will need to ...
Science for Kids: Why Do Autumn Leaves Change Colour?
Autumn is a wonderful time of year where nature really impresses with the gamut of colour that appears in the trees and hedgerows around ...
Tech
Top Tablets for Kids & Families this Christmas 2022
For parents tasked with purchasing a tablet, the choice can be overwhelming. There are many factors to consider, including price, parental control, durability, and ...
How to Set Up Parental Controls on Your Child’s Phone
Having access to a phone opens your child’s world to numerous positives, but also to a wealth of information, images and pressure that they ...
Advice for Parents about Kids on Instagram
As a parent are you using Instagram yourself? Are you aware of your child or teen using Instagram? Here is our advice for parents ...
Tech
Top Tablets for Kids & Families this Christmas 2022
For parents tasked with purchasing a tablet, the choice can be overwhelming. There are many factors to consider, including price, parental control, durability, and ...
How to Set Up Parental Controls on Your Child’s Phone
Having access to a phone opens your child’s world to numerous positives, but also to a wealth of information, images and pressure that they ...
Advice for Parents about Kids on Instagram
As a parent are you using Instagram yourself? Are you aware of your child or teen using Instagram? Here is our advice for parents ...
