Families West Kent Magazine1

15/12/2021

11/12/2021

Anyone else?

11/12/2021

When they grow up, what many kids remember most about Christmas during their childhood is time spent with their family playing games. It’s a great time to fall back on some old favourites like charades and memory match but we’ve got some new other ideas too! Check out our top seasonal picks. https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6/22?fr=sMjVkMjQzODI4NDU

Get planning for the best family Christmas ever with our Nov/Dec magazine!

10/12/2021

Just in time for Christmas jumper day! 🦖

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-59545622

A knitwear firm creates the huge sweater for the dinosaur at London's Natural History Museum.

09/12/2021

Tomorrow is Christmas jumper day, are you taking part?
https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day?cid=pse-gpcjd21ppc_C21001029-cjd21_001-2L49364YM&s_kwcid=AL!9048!3!!p!!o!!christmas%20sweater%20day&gclid=fe27e39c6aee186a4c368233d2c5c779&gclsrc=3p.ds&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Generic_CJD_Sweater%20Variations_Phrase&utm_term=christmas%20sweater%20day&utm_content=Google_Generic_Pa_CJD_Christmas%20Sweater_Phrase

Get involved and raise money for children with Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day 2021! Anyone can take part, so tell your friends, family, and everyone!

08/12/2021

https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/news/mr-christmas-installs-16-000-lights-on-his-house?fbclid=IwAR0zz4Bn4W46Edmw0uXul4ztZCBBWYPQm1otzSVY8_UShXGYNgZ5ib_4Z3M

A man is using his more than 16,000 Christmas lights to raise money for a charity that helped him when he was homeless 15 years ago.

08/12/2021

Do you ever say things like: ‘Cake and chocolates are bad for you’ or ‘I can’t eat dessert because I’m on a diet.’ If so, you may be interested in some suggestions for alternative ways of speaking and thinking that may foster more nurturing and intuitive eating habits. Check out the great downloadable chart from Nutriri https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6/17?fr=sZmQ4MzQzODI4Mzg

07/12/2021

Like our print magazine? Well, take a look at our digital magazine too. It’s full of interactive, new content with free download-ables and giveaways too. Read it now! https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6?fr=sNjE0NTQzODA0Njk

06/12/2021

05/12/2021

Tomorrow is St Nicholas Day celebrated in many European countries, in the Netherlands and some other places children leave clogs or shoes out on 5th December to be filled with presents https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/fatherchristmas.shtml

The Story of St. Nicholas and how he became the traditional Santa Claus and Father Christmas. His history, connections to Coca-Cola and Harper's Weekly and what he does now!

05/12/2021

Weather unpleasant? Feeling lazy? Grab some blankets and mugs of hot chocolate and curl up with the kids to listen to these fabulous Christmas tales! https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6/12?fr=sODY3OTQzODI4MzI

04/12/2021

Have you seen our great Christmas Gift Giveaway? We have more than 30 fab gifts to giveaway. Make sure you apply for one! T&Cs apply. https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6/2?fr=sOWQzOTQzODI4MTM

03/12/2021

Book early for the perfect February half-term family day out! Jungle Rumble is an original family musical running at the Fortune Theatre in Covent Garden. Its Perform first venture into the West End and, with a sensational West End adult class, marks a natural progression for the highly regarded drama school. Jungle Rumble brings the jungle to life with thrilling choreography, uplifting songs and an inspirational message about working together to protect the Earth. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/jungle-rumble/fortune-theatre/

02/12/2021

Play therapy helps children deal with their feelings. Feedback from children who have done play therapy at The Gingerbread House in Chartham, near Canterbury: "I love the play room." (girl aged 8). "It's awesome. There's swords, balls, instruments and more." (boy aged 7). Feedback from adults: "I think it has been amazing and have seen great progress. The review meetings have been very informative." (mother) "Thank you for giving me my daughter back." (mother). Find out more at https://www.playtherapykent.co.uk/

02/12/2021

This weekend we checked out Winterfest at Wembley Park we saw London's largest LED tree and the Shadow Wall by Jason Bruges. Best of all it's free!
https://wembleypark.com/whats-on/winterfest-2021/

01/12/2021

Friday 10 December is Christmas jumper day for Save the Children https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day

Get involved and raise money for children with Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day 2021! Anyone can take part, so tell your friends, family, and everyone!

01/12/2021

Eco-friendly, no-clutter and truly memory-making. Check out the Families guide to gift experiences for parents (and other adults, of course!) https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6/11?fr=sM2U5MzQzODI4MzE

Get planning for the best family Christmas ever with our Nov/Dec magazine!

30/11/2021

Love him or hate him the Elf on the Shelf will be making an appearance in some homes from tomorrow morning and we've found some ideas to help see you through December! https://www.goodto.com/family/45-ingenious-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas-98626

If you're not already frantically trying to hide your Elf on the Shelf you soon will be so we have lots of Elf on Shelf ideas to help...

30/11/2021

Panto and Christmas events are back with a bang! And as most of missed out on many of the traditional celebrations last year, it’s time to make up for it. Find out what’s on near you by picking up your local Families Magazine. Don't know where? Email! [email protected]

28/11/2021

We have three amazing CarGoSeats to giveaway! This amazing car booster doubles as a pull along case for your child. Apply now. https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6/9?fr=sZDBjNDQzODI4Mjk

27/11/2021

We can't wait for Superworm!

https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/news/bbc-releases-its-christmas-tv-schedule-for-2021

Broadcaster has a ‘stocking full of special programmes’ for the nation

25/11/2021

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!

25/11/2021

Hurrah For Gin

24/11/2021

It’s getting to feel a lot like Christmas….don’t worry though, we’ve got everything you need to make preparations and fun and entertaining for the whole family! Get the best out of the festive season with our Nov/Dec issue!
https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6?fr=sNjE0NTQzODA0Njk

23/11/2021

As your child gets older, one of the keys to their academic success will be their ability to study independently. So how can you prepare your younger child for this and set them on the ro
ad to becoming an independent learner? Find out in this great article.
https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6/5?fr=sYzg2MzQzODI4MTg

Get planning for the best family Christmas ever with our Nov/Dec magazine!

22/11/2021

Thinking of getting a dog? They are a great family pet as the millions of families who welcomed one into their household during the pandemic have realised. But you do need to teach your little ones how to act safely around a dog. Find out the essentials.
https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/east_kent_fa1facebaf31c6/18?fr=sNDE2NjQzODI4Mzk

Get planning for the best family Christmas ever with our Nov/Dec magazine!

22/11/2021

Harry Potter fans will LOVE this https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/59316194

Accio reunion! Harry Potter fans rejoice - a special reunion is on it's way to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary!