Links

As parents ourselves, we have discovered some really great web-sites which we'd like to share with you. We are also happy to include sites that you recommend. Please email us with details.

Child friendly Cottages - Self Catering Accommodation in the UK
This site offers a unique collection of child-friendly self catering holiday cottages across the UK. All cottages listed welcome children under 5, and booking are made directly with the property owner.
www.childfriendlycottages.co.uk

Emergency Childcare
The only organisation in the UK that gives parents the opportunity to book local nursery and childminder places or an emergency nanny on a flexible, ad hoc or daily basis.
www.emergencychildcare.co.uk

eParenting
Online parenting magazine with fun and advice for parents. Kids shopping, webguides and information. Free printable colouring pictures, and educational software to download.
www.eparenting.co.uk

Growing Kids
Articles and tips written by a team of experts for healthy happy kids. Discusses kids and teen’s behaviour, nutrition, exercise, development, etc. 
www.growingkids.co.uk

Ideas for the Kids
A comprehensive free online source of places to go and things to do with your kids in the UK.
www.IdeasForTheKids.com

Kids In Tow - The online guide to family activity and adventure holidays.
This site aims to help parents plan the perfect family activity or adventure holiday. Visit the Kids In Tow website for family activity holiday guides, a comprehensive directory of holiday companies and advice on the gear to take with you.
www.kidsintow.co.uk

Learning Through Landscapes
Organisation that helps children connect with nature, become more active, learn outdoors, develop social skills and have fun!
www.ltl.org.uk

Parents in Touch
An educational information site for people with children of all ages. It explains all the schooling terminology, gives information on teaching methods, subject matter and advice on how parents can help, and it includes worksheets.
www.parentsintouch.co.uk

Playground Equipment
Treat your kids to all year round fun with this versatile and expandable range of forts, slides, swings, and play structures for your garden.
www.garden-playground-equipment.co.uk

SafeKids
SafeKids is a free resource for parents and carers. A unique reference point for all child safety matters, the site is full of features, advice and activities to help keep babies and children safe and secure, where-ever they may be.
www.safekids.co.uk

Raindrops
Like Waterproof World, Raindrops specialises in outdoor play clothing for kids, specialising in Scandinavian brands.
www.raindrops.co.uk