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Aleenas Garden The Lowry Salford theatre

Scratch ‘n’ sniff theatre? Aleena’s Garden brings new sounds and smells to The Lowry

A unique ‘sensory theatre’ show to inspire toddlers and young children debuts at The Lowry theatre this weekend. The play follows Aleena (Christobel Fox) as...

RSPCA urges parents to educate children on how to behave around dogs

The RSPCA is encouraging parents to teach their children how to behave – and more importantly, how not to behave – around dogs. As Dog Bite Prevention Week...

Sir Peter Vardy comments on David Cameron’s new adoption policy

Sir Peter Vardy, founder of Safe Families for Children UK, which works with councils in Greater Manchester, has urged David Cameron to concentrate on early intervention...

Watch: How can children’s TV and technology help your child’s development?

As Teletubbies returns to our screens with new episodes experts say children’s TV can play a huge role in kids’ development Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po burst on...

4* Review: Mr Popper’s Penguins – The Lowry, Salford Quays

A popular new family musical begins its Christmas run at The Lowry: Mr Popper’s Penguins. Based on the book by Richard and Florence Attwater, this was also given...

Watch: New cooking series for parents and children

Let’s Cookalong encourages children to take taste buds on a culinary ‘around-the world’ trip Four in five children agree they love cooking and making food,...

100 years ago in Eccles: Illegal gambling habit puts teens as young as 14 in court

Believe it or not, 100 years ago in Eccles, the perils of gambling were rife for young children. We are all used to seeing amusement arcades on our high streets with...

‘Teatime Report’ documents how meal times have changed

British family mealtimes are now a staggered affair with mums serving tea up to three times a day, a study has found. More than half of modern families no longer sit...

Watch: Children leave parents red faced an average of 576 times

The average child will embarrass their mum and dad a staggering 576 times during their school years, according to new research. Inappropriate comments, repeating swear...

Once Upon a (Bed) Time

The perfect bedtime story lasts eight-and-a-half minutes, includes a dragon, a princess, a wizard and a fairy 1,000 children give stressed-out parents a helping hand by...