Congratulations! I don't know how you did it, but somehow you managed to find a few minutes for yourself. As a parent these moments are precious, but even in these moments you are thinking about your children, which is probably why you found this podcast. 

All parents know that keeping the kids entertained can be a battle! We live in a world where there are so many options, but some of these options simply don’t manage to hold a child’s attention for more than a few moments. Before you know it, they’re wanting something new to do! But the winning products that we’re about to announce have been tried and tested by fellow mums. And, frankly, you’ll want to get your hands on these before the schools break up!

I’m thrilled to be announced as the #WOW winner (Women on Wednesdays) by JACQUELINE GOLD CBE To be recognised as a female entrepreneur by someone so successful is truly an honor. “JACQUELINE GOLD CBE is Chief Executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox and is renowned for managing a business run by women, for women. Jacqueline is an activist for women in business, championing female entrepreneurs and, through sharing her own experiences, aims to better the working environment for women. Her attitude towards female empowerment and gender equality inspires countless generations of women to pursue their dreams and celebrate their successes, not least her daughter Scarlett.”

The activities in this book are of high Educational Quality that maximizes the best use of your time, resources, and space. These play-based activities help your child thrive and ensures that they get a head start in life. All the activities have been ´toddler approved´ or field-tested by Thomas.

Earlier this week, we caught up with Lisa Forsythe; teacher, mum, and author of ‘Simple Activities for Toddlers: A Practical Play-At-Home Handbook for Parents’ for her tips on making the most of play time with your little ones.

Simple Activities For Toddlers provides parents with lots of fun and educational ideas that will keep their kids engaged. Why was this an important book for you to write?

Being a parent in a socially distanced society is tough. We have concerns about their well-being and their lack of social interaction with others. You may be relieved to hear that a lot of socialization happens implicitly through interactions with parents and carers.

Entertain your Toddler all day with a variety of activities and physical excercises. Play-Based Activities to engage your toddler ensuring he was developing holistically.

" In March Spain, along with many other countries, went into lockdown. We were confined to our apartment with an almost 2-year-old. Suddenly, I needed to entertain my toddler all day long whilst making sure I offered a variety of activities and physical exercise while cooped up in an apartment."

Read Parenting Without Tears review of Simple Activities for Toddlers. "With Lisa Forsythe's book you'll never be at a loss for what to play."

Read KidlioMag's review of Simple Toddler Activities

Sue Atkins recommends Simple Activities for Toddlers as one of her recommended books

Learn more about Lisa Forsythe in this interview with KidlioMag

Simple Toddler Activities was recently featured in My Baba Measure: What’s Hot This Week.

Practical life activities are about children learning how to do living activities in a purposeful way. It is about equipping them with basic skills to achieve independence in their day-to-day lives.

Did your kids ever play with Fizzy Ice Cubes? You should give this fun sticky ice experiment a chance. It is super easy to prepare and a lot of fun. Read the full instructions and learn the science behind this fizzy ice experiment:

Your family’s ultimate guide to the vibrant season of spring around the San Francisco Bay Area!