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Dreading The Nursery Drop-Off?
Is your child starting nursery soon, and are you or your child worried about separation anxiety? We've asked Bright Horizons Nursery...
Jul 283 min read


Free Come and Play Sessions for 1-3 years
These Fun Friday mornings led by Bookbug Session Leaders in St George’s School Nursery! Open for all families to attend with 1-3 year olds. Free entry!'Bounce and Rhyme Time', 'Musical Sounds', 'Messy Play' and 'Little Lingo' sessions for you and your babies are held most weeks at our Nursery during term time. These sessions are run by Bookbug certified Session Leaders. These are free sessions every Friday morning at 10.30 am and booked via Eventbrite for pre-school aged chi
May 291 min read


Top 4 Things to do with Babies & Toddlers in Edinburgh this Month
Discover Edinburgh's our top recommended family activities for under 5's this month! New to Edinburgh or a new parent? Connect with...
May 152 min read


Free Family Event: Summer Berry Bash
Join The Forest at Merchiston for a fun-filled Summer Berry event! Lawn games, entertainment, a butterfly trail, and strawberry tea await families with children up to age 10. Saturday, June 7th, 12-2pm. Register now!
May 151 min read


Competition: Tumbles Soft Play Portobello Reopening Celebration.
Calling All Mini Explorers - Sandcastle Creators Wanted: Win Your Spot at Tumbles' Exclusive Reopening Celebration Edinburgh Leisure...
May 152 min read


5 ways to raise a linguist
Unlock your child's language potential! Newborns have incredible auditory abilities, but they fade quickly. Early exposure to a second language is crucial for bilingual fluency. Learn why starting early is key for your child's linguistic development.
Apr 222 min read


18 Ways to get a break as a new parent
Make sure your partner gets regular alone time with the baby from day 1. e.g. skin on skin in the hospital while you shower/sleep. Don’t...
Apr 152 min read


Top 10 New Parent Pre-birth Essentials
I’m now about 9 weeks into life with a baby. Like many new parents, I did a ton of research and spent ages compiling a pre-birth...
Apr 152 min read


Non-English as a First Language Parent & Child Groups in Edinburgh
Connect with other families where English isn't the first language! Find free or low-cost parent-child groups and Bookbug sessions in Edinbu
Mar 62 min read


Toddler Activities in Central Edinburgh & Leith
Relocating to Edinburgh with toddlers? Discover free & affordable activities, plus connect with local parent groups (French, Spanish, Germa
Mar 64 min read


Jumpstart Your Child's Fitness Journey: Edinburgh Leisure's Taster Week for Under 5s
Get your preschooler active with Edinburgh Leisure's Play & Try taster week! Enjoy fun, coached sports activities for just £3/session from
Feb 72 min read


Music For Life
Introduce children to the power of music! Recitals for Wrigglers offers high-quality live classical music experiences that enhance physical
Jan 163 min read


Scottish Book Trust - Bookbug App
The Bookbug app is your free resource for children's songs, nursery rhymes, and videos! Sing, dance, and play with your little ones – explo
Dec 1, 20242 min read


New Dedicated ASN Soft Play Sessions To Launch at Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool
Edinburgh Leisure introduces inclusive ASN soft play sessions at the Royal Commonwealth Pool! Starting December 3rd, 2024 (4:30-6:00 pm wee
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Baby Hand and Foot Prints Christmas Gifts
Create adorable handmade Christmas gifts and decorations with your child at our workshop! We'll help with the printing, leaving you to decor
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Italian, Spanish, French Gaelic and Polish Parent, Baby and Toddler Groups in Edinburgh
Specialist playgroups in Edinburgh or Bookbug session at city libraries, designed for non-English speaking parents
Nov 11, 20242 min read


50 Top Parent, Baby and Toddler Groups in Edinburgh: by week day
Join your local parent, baby, and toddler group for an affordable way to socialize and play! Enjoy age-appropriate toys, singing, and snacks
Nov 11, 20244 min read


50 Recommended Parent, Baby & Toddler Playgroups in Edinburgh: By Area
Discover an affordable way for you and your child to socialise and play with age-appropriate toys, singing, and snacks! Join us during term
Nov 10, 20244 min read


Top 10 Play Areas for Babies & Toddlers in Edinburgh
Discover essential resources for families moving to Edinburgh! Connect with local parents and explore French, Spanish, or German parent grou
Nov 7, 20244 min read


Parent Recommendation: Mo Stór Baby & Toddler Group
Mo Stór Baby & Toddler Group Where: Saughtonhall Rec EH12 (Free on-street parking) When: Mondays 9.30-11.30am Who for: babies and...
Aug 31, 20242 min read


Top 10 Drop-ins with Babies & Preschoolers
Here’s what we’d do just now. Let us know if you find hidden gems!: 1. FATOWL classes 6 months to 4/5 years Various times Drop-in/One-off...
Sep 4, 20234 min read


Book Review
By Laura Vida, Feature Writer, Nursery and School Guide Book Reviewer Rainforest (4+) by Cath Ard, Illus. Juliana Motzko, Townhouse...
Jun 25, 20232 min read


Early learning fun
For a newborn baby, the world is an incredible and exciting place, everything is new, just waiting to be discovered. Babies start...
Jun 19, 20235 min read


Buggy Walks Meet Up - Edinburgh
Sign up here to Buggy Walks to be kept up to the minute on our FREE weekly walks in different areas of Edinburgh. Bumps, Babies and wee...
Jul 7, 20221 min read


What is 'Recitals for Wrigglers'?
Louise Bevan (violin) and Clea Friend (cello) set up 'Recitals for Wrigglers' in 2014. Their aim was to create informal classical...
Jan 2, 20221 min read


Favourite Scottish Nursery Rhyme
Bookbug Week Celebrates Popular Songs & Rhymes in Scotland Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and...
May 16, 20192 min read
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