In the UK, we are back in different stages of lockdown so we will be unable to do a lot of the usual Halloween activities. No trick-or-treating, no costume parties, and definitely no apple bobbing. However, a good craft session at home is enough to keep any age entertained (just try not the worry about the mess)! The best part? Most of these activities will be made from things you’ll be able to find in or around your own house.

We had planned to go away a few months ago, but then lockdown happened, and we had to think again. We rearranged our trip to last week and, as the rules had eased, we decided it would be just what we needed and that we should go for it. The last time we went away was well before Christmas and I knew my son wasn’t going to remember it, so this felt completely new all over again. However, when we last went away the journey was awful.

At some point in our parenting journey, it’s almost inevitable that we will experience large ‘soft play’ centres. Whether it’s somewhere that friends suggest to meet up or your child gets invited to a party at one.