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Summer activities for Kids

They’ll never have the chance to say ‘I’m bored’ with this list of things to make and do over the holidays.

Gardening – A good way to introduce your child to gardening is to let them take ownership of their own little patch and have them choose some seeds and/or plants that they have chosen. Sunflowers are ...

So you’re considering the integrated option..?

In February this year, the parents of those children who are due to transfer to second level education in September will meet with their child’s headmaster in order to finalise their school preferences.

Many of you have already made those decisions, but others will be undecided and some may be considering the integrated option. Here, Noreen Campbell explains what’s involved in this increasingly popul...

Smart foods for smart kids

Find out more on the brain-boosting foods you could add to your child’s diet.

Start your day the healthy way Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. The nourishment and energy from a healthy breakfast is the fuel needed to keep your little on going throughout t...

Summer family motoring

Looking for a new car?

Let our special motoring feature inspire you with the latest vehicles that are available now. The new Ford S-MAX - a flexible Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with seven seats, is an exclusive combin...

Summer schemes 4 You

Many of you will be thinking about how best to keep the kids occupied until September comes round again.

This special ni4kids feature will help you decide if a summer scheme would be right for your kids this year. It will also give you some idea of the variety of schemes currently available across the pr...

Balancing act

This month, Balancing Act talks to Gillian Lloyd, about the challenge of working as a race assistant with Relentless International North-West 200 in Coleraine while bringing up her two little girls, Katie and Amy.

1. Tell us a little about your family. I have two little girls, Katie, who is five and her little sister Amy, aged three. Katie is in primary one at Ballykelly Primary School and Amy just started...

Balancing Act

This month Balancing Act talks to Shauna Park, Director of children’s entertainment company Over The Moon, (www.overthemoonni.com) who is married to Andrew and has two young children. 1. Tell us ...

Summer schemes for kids

Choose the best summer scheme for your kids

By the time you read this, schools will be breaking up for the summer holidays. With budgets tight these days and many families opting to forego a break to the sun, you might be left looking for ways ...

The Goodness of Lob and the Badness of Ballydog!

by Maureen Boyle

Linda Newbery’s Lob [ISBN 978-0-383-61081-0 Hbk £10.99/E13.55, David Flicking Books] is as beautiful a story as it is an object. Lucy is initiated into the wonders of growing things by her beloved gr...

Dear Santa, I want ....

Launched by local mum Debra McVicker www.hamptonblue.co.uk. is an online boutique stocking everything from costume and semi-precious jewellery to occasion bags, scarves and as Ni4kids has discovered some pretty unique and fabulous gifts for children.

Children will love these cute and colourful backpacks which have just arrived at Hampton Blue. Each bag contains a cosy fleece blanket to snuggle up in and at just £16.50, they won’t break the bank. ...