Could you be one of our foster carers, doing amazing work every day, with children who are unable to live with their own families? Some of them may have suffered…
An increasing number of parents are turning to online tutoring to help their children learn whilst schools are closed. As many parents consider another half term of home schooling, it can be…
As time in lockdown continues, Claire from Inspire Me Personal Training appeals to parents who have exercise pretty low down on their priority list right now. Is lockdown serving you…
With the weather looking good, there’s no better time to getting outside with the kids and enjoying some outdoor play and we’ve got 10 great ideas for you to keep…
If like me you are trying to think of ways to make half term feel different to the rest of the lockdown weeks, we have a few ideas as recommended…
19 May 2020 Update on return to schools Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council executive member for learning, skills, employment and equality, said: “Last week, the Government declared which year…
It goes without saying we are all at home a lot right now and it can feel like every night is pretty similar. So why not mix it up a…
This really is a historic event and something our great-grandchildren will ask about in years to come. We have detailed below a few ways you can create lockdown memories as…
Leeds’ support for children and young people’s mental health during the coronavirus outbreak At the start of Mental Health Awareness Week (18 – 24 May), Leeds City Council and the…
As time in lockdown continues, Claire from Inspire Me Personal Training appeals to parents who have exercise pretty low down on their priority list right now. Those launching into an…
The government is now advising that we wear face coverings on public transport and in enclosed public spaces. For more details on government advice please click here. So as not to…
If you’re planning a movie night this weekend, here are some of the best classic movies that are good to watch as a family with the kids! Recommended by Mumblers…
In her guest blog, Annette from Number Train shares her five top tips for helping your child to prepare for maths at school. Now in the Summer term, many parents who have…
Covid-19 update 13 March 2020 Phased reopening of countryside car parks We are reopening a number of our countryside car parks after the easing of some Government restrictions. We are…
During Foster Care Fortnight 2020, we want to say a huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our foster carers who do such a great job for our North…
We all love our kids – but don’t you wish you could get some time on your own? Just a little bit? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Mums and dads…
10 walks you can enjoy as a family! The COVID-19 lockdown rules are being relaxed so people in England will be able to spend more time outdoors, from Wednesday 13th…
A number of changes in parks run by Leeds City Council will be implemented in response to the latest government guidance around outdoor activities. From Wednesday 13 May: Council park…
Here are our Mumbler tried and tested 10 chill out activities for kids of all ages. We all need some moments of peace and quiet in our busy lives, and…
Here’s something to make everyone smile! We have teamed up with JoJo Maman Bebe to offer a special discount on maternity occasion wear and kids occasionwear. Quote code MUMBLER15 to get 15% off your…
Leeds City Council and City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council have joined forces with 13 other local authorities across Yorkshire and the Humber region to launch a new website that…
Last week, Claire Chadwick from Inspire Me Personal Training talked about sport specific fitness. If you have spent time and money developing the sporting ability of your child, why let it all…
With summer on the way and spring firmly in the air, there can’t be a better time of the year to start looking at ways to change your laundry habits….
Introducing the new Joe Browns homeware collection! Which, much like our clothing collection, celebrates being a true individual. We believe in living life within a truly unique way, and this…
21 May 2020 Further update regarding the resumption of brown bin collections, reopening of Household Waste and Recycling Centres and bulky waste collection service A further update regarding the resumption…
You can’t have a party without some games! With VE 75 Day just around the corner, we have chosen some traditional games that children may have played in the 1930’s…
Looking for a fun and creative activity to keep the kids occupied during the VE Day Bank Holiday weekend? RHS Garden Harlow Carr is calling on families to create their…
05 May 2020 An update on the potential reopening of Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) has been provided by Leeds City Council today. The council is aiming to reopen…
A popular British tradition, there can be nothing better to enjoy at home on VE Day (or any day!) than Afternoon Tea. The weekend of May 8th-10th is the weekend…
As we move into another week of lockdown, we have found the children starting to lose interest in family zoom calls so we have been looking at ways to keep…
This week, Claire Chadwick from Inspire Me Personal Training offers help to parents of sporty children. We are now weeks into lockdown and the physical gains children had developed from…
This is such a surreal time – and will hopefully only happen once in our lifetime. The whole world has stood still. Imagine in years to come, our Great-grandchildren asking…
Exercise options are limited at the moment so your family walks might be feeling a bit like Groundhog Day! We’ve come up with 10 ideas to help make getting some…
