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The Herald
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald
School's out, but you don't need to pull your hair out — here's why
School's out, moms get a break from packing lunch boxes, and the long-awaited June-July holidays are officially here! While the kids are planning how to spend every second of their hard-earned break, parents might be scrambling to fill those calendar blocks with more than just screen time and snack raids. Fear not — there's a treasure trove of fun, creative and even entrepreneurial activities lined up for the little legends of Gqeberha. Encouraging entrepreneurial skills in children, a pop up market for the kids — by the kids — will take place every Friday from 4-8pm at Col's Family Cafe at Moffett on Main Lifestyle Centre. The eatery with a large play area is calling on all young CEOs to join the kids' entrepreneur market where big ideas start small. Support the Gqeberha community's youngest business minds as they showcase their creativity while getting down to the hustle. Limited stands are available at a R50 booking fee. Email danielle@ to book your little business guru's spot. You can also get the creative juices flowing by bringing your kids along this Saturday for some painting fun at Sollertia Arts and Crafts at Brookes on the Bay for an all-inclusive workshop that starts at 10am. Bookings are essential, via 084-809-1228. While the kids might be on a three-week sugar rush-filled break from school, many parents might be tearing their hair out wondering what to do with their children while they are at the office or stuck behind a laptop. Luckily, there are a variety of educational and safe options around with various holiday club offerings. Ignite the love of sport in the little ones from a young age at Pewees holiday camp between June 30 to July 6, from 8am to 12 midday weekdays. Boys in grade 00 to grade 4 are welcome. A range of activities will take place at Grey Junior School, including tag rugby, soccer, cricket, dodge ball and much more. The cost is R150 per day. To sign your son up, WhatsApp his name, grade and school to Mike Howe on 078-800-0725. The Harvest Christian Church holiday club will run between July 1 and 4. Visit their website for further details. Hosted by Ebenezer International in Algoa Park, the 'Mission Impossible' themed holiday club is a fun-filled, educational, and uplifting week designed for children in the area. It will be held from July 8 to 11, and is open to all primary school-aged children. 'We annually host children from our church, the Algoa Park area, as well as children from underprivileged communities such as Missionvale, extension 6, and many more,' children's ministry leader Amy Taylor Joggom said. 'This has become an important and necessary service to families who may struggle with child care during the holiday.' She said 2025's programme would include dynamic lessons, creative crafts, energetic games, community involvement, and interactive career day sessions featuring local professionals. 'Our goal is not only to entertain children during their school break but to also empower them with positive values and a sense of purpose.' For the outdoorsy child, saddle up for a day of fun at the Pegasus Equestrian Centre in Theescombe. There will be pony rides, grooming and horse care, educational games and activities, a treasure hunt and more. Activities, price and age groups vary on each day. Contact 082-770-5914 to book your spot. You can also build your perfect holiday at Young Engineers in Walmer with a holiday club designed for curious minds aged between four and 16. Children can immerse themselves in exciting engineering projects, creative building challenges, fun Stem experiments, Lego robotics and more between July 7 and 18. There are one-hour (R140) and two-hour (R240) sessions available. Space is limited so book your spot by calling Louise on 063-782-8688. From chocolate cookies to brownies, pizza and chicken doughnuts, children can be whisked away to a warm kitchen with fun and laughter at the Pikanini Chefs winter holiday club in Walmer. The activities and prices vary on each day so visit the Pikanini Chefs PE Facebook page for further details. The Herald
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kylie Kelce Gets Real About Putting Her Kids in Summer Camp: ‘Get Them Out Somewhere Else'
Kylie Kelce loves that her whole family is together for the summertime but, just like Us moms, she needs a break every now and then. 'As a parent, everybody knows that when school lets out that means we have all day, every day, at home with each other. It's so much fun, we're having fun,' Kylie, 33, who shares four daughters — Wyatt, 5, Ellie, 4, Bennett, 2, and Finn, 2 months — with husband Jason Kelce said on the Thursday, June 19, episode of her 'Not Gonna Lie' podcast. 'But this summer is the first summer where the girls are actually going to do some camps. And when I say camps, I mean, they're 5 and 4, guys. We're doing, like, a three- to four-day situation. I think it is maximum three hours, like, we're really … it's just to get them out somewhere else, anywhere else, and moving around.' Kylie admitted that her daughters' age range makes it hard to find something that all of them enjoy doing together. To be honest, she still doesn't know exactly how old newborn Finn is due to the chaos that is motherhood at the moment. Kylie Kelce Shares Advice to Moms of Multiple Kids: Don't 'Scroll Back' 'I will say that our age range right now, 5 to I don't even know how old the youngest one is, 10 weeks? 11 weeks? I don't know, you get it. She's new,' Kylie joked, before adding, 'It's hard to find an activity for everyone. So as long as I can hook Finn to the front of me [in a baby carrier] and everybody else has their shoes on, we just get the heck out. I don't know.' Kylie said that one thing that keeps all her girls occupied is a water table, which, for those who don't know, is a water-friendly activity center that keeps kids cool on hot days while helping them work on sensory and motor skills. 'I am a tried-and-true water table lady, OK?' Kylie admitted. 'Now, the number of times I have to say, 'Don't drink it,' [is] enough to send anybody over the edge. OK? Especially with three of them because you're telling each of them individually, 'Do not drink the water in the water table.' And then on top of that, you're trying to tell them not to convince each other to then drink the water in the water table. I think the key is not to give them anything that resembles a cup. But who are we kidding? I gave them a shovel a couple weeks ago and they tried to drink it out of that.' She also offered some advice: Have little ones wear bathing suits while doing the aforementioned activity vs. clothes as everything — and everyone — gets wet. If it doesn't? 'You're a rice sensory bin mom. I said what I said,' Kylie stated. Kylie Kelce Shares Glimpse of Life as 'Baddie' Mom of 4 While Teasing Podcast Return Kylie and former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason, 37, got married in April 2018 and welcomed their children in 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025, respectively. As for how all the girls are adjusting to life in a family of six, Jason recently said, 'They're getting there.' 'I think the older two right away,' he told People in May of Wyatt and Ellie embracing their big sister duties. 'They like being like Mom, and they like being around the newborn." "Our youngest, Benny, she took some warming up, but she's starting to get there, so that's been good," Jason added.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mum shares the genius way she turned an 80p Peppa Pig jelly into ‘hours of toddler entertainment' & it's SO easy to do
KEEPING kids entertained can be tricky particularly during the long summer holidays. However, one mum has revealed her 80p Peppa Pig hack that delighted her children for hours - and you just need an Asda jelly pot. 8 8 TikTok user @hotglueandhiccups shared how bought the themed snack from the supermarket and naturally it was devoured in 'five seconds flat.' However, she added that this was when the 'real magic begins.' She explained: 'Instead of binning the mould like a normal person, I gave it a wash, dried it properly and I turned it into a Peppa-shaped plaster factory. 'It's giving Craft Queen on a mum budget.' The savvy mum shared how you need to buy a bag of plaster of Paris, which she got for £10 online - but they had smaller bags for £5. She continued: 'It lasts ages and the instructions are simple. 'Basically just mix with water and stir. 'Pour it into your moulds. 'They're ready to demould after about an hour, but leave them for 24 hours to go rock solid, especially if your kids are anything like mine and treat them like toys.' Once the Peppa -themed shape was dried, it was time to paint them and begin her family activity. Inside Peppa Pig World Hailing it the 'ultimate DIY toddler craft hack ', she added: 'We used acrylics we already had stashed in the cupboard and got stuck in while counting down to the Peppa Pig movie. 'My toddler was in full artist mode. 'It's such a fun little activity, costs next to nothing and gives you something way more exciting than just another jelly pot honestly. 'Kept mine busy for ages and you can reuse the mould again and again. 'So if you got a Peppa obsessed toddler and need a cheap craft idea, grab the jelly, keep the mould and get pouring. 'DIY Mum life at its finest.' 8 8 8 8 8 She added that you can even go in 'mum mode' and batch make a few for party bags, rainy days or when you need '10 minutes to drink brew while it's still hot.' The mum added: 'For under fiver you're basically crafting memories and saving your sanity. 'Cheap, easy, and actually kept my little one busy.' 8 Her video has racked up 2,700 likes and many people were impressed with her idea. One said: 'This is great! I think you could make soap too!' The mum replied: 'Great idea! I have plans for a bath bomb so I'll definitely try out a soap too.' A second added: 'This is actually genius!' And a third wrote: 'Such a great idea.'
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
The Range launches ‘easy to store' paddling pool for just £8.99 – it's perfect for keeping kids cool in the hot weather
SHOPPERS are flocking to get their hands on the perfect paddling pool to keep kids cool this summer. At just £8.99, it folds away effortlessly, making storage easy for the colder months. The three ring pool is decorated with your kids' favourite Paw Patrol characters, making splash time even more fun. The pool is available with free click and collect, or home delivery. The Range's website states that the inflatable design makes the pool easy to store, providing entertainment for countless summers. The pool is 28.5cm high, 100cm wide and has a depth of 100cm. If the Paw Patrol pool is out of your budget, The Range has you covered with its kiddy pool for just £1.99. The Range is just one of many stores flogging bargain paddling pools this summer. Aldi also has an activity pool with inflatable slide for £24.99 for little ones aged 18 months and up. The Range is also selling a sea-themed pool with slide for £34.99 from £49.99. Over at Poundland, the store is selling a larger pool for children aged 24 months and above for £12. You can buy direct online or search for your nearest store using the store finder tool on its website. The clever way you can ensure your paddling pool is kept warm For older children, a bigger pool is a good idea for play. The Bestway 9ft pool is suitable for kids aged six and above and costs £35 from Argos. The model also comes with a repair patch so you can fix up if gets a small hole from play. On cloudier days, you could also use the inflatable as a sand or ball pit. You can make pools more of a semi-permanent feature in the summer with sturdier steel-framed models. These are also ideal for older and more boisterous pool users who can quickly end up breaking more flimsy models. However, bear in mind that you'll still need to regularly change water - every two to three days - to avoid the water harbouring bacteria. A great value option is the Crystal 12ft round steel frame swimming pool has a reinforced three-layer liner to help with durability. You can get it for £77.99 from B&Q online - it's not available for click and collect, you'll need to order it for home delivery. How to save money on summer essentials SUNNIER days and warmer weather will leave many of us wanting to kit out gardens and outdoor areas. Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to get a great deal on summer essentials… It pays to know how to bag big savings on the likes of hot tubs paddling pools, egg chairs and outside bars. Many retailers have flash sales across entire ranges – often this ties into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends. Sign up to the mailing lists of your favourite brands and you'll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. Keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items such as beach gear and paddling pools. If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart and leaving it for a couple of days. Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount. Always check if you can get cashback before paying. It's especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you'll get a nice kickback.
CBS News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Brooklyn Public Library kicks off summer reading program to combat learning loss
Brooklyn Public Library aims to keep kids reading over the summer Brooklyn Public Library aims to keep kids reading over the summer Brooklyn Public Library aims to keep kids reading over the summer As the school year winds down, families across Brooklyn are turning to their local libraries to help avoid the dreaded "summer slump," the learning loss that can occur during the two-month school break. The Brooklyn Public Library is stepping up with community celebrations as part of their summer reading initiative to keep young minds active. BPL offers face painting and fun at summer kick-off celebrations The library kicked off its seasonal programming with celebrations across its branches. In Sheepshead Bay, families lined up for face painting and musical entertainment, and children eagerly browsed the bookshelves, preparing their summer reading lists. "I read like a few hours a day," said 8-year-old Elene Gagnidze. Parents, too, are making plans to keep their children engaged with educational activities throughout the summer. "This summer we're staying put in Brooklyn, and we'll be here [at the library] pretty much every time there's something happening," said Jelena Krecelj, who lives nearby. As part of the festivities, BPL partnered with the WNBA champions, New York Liberty, to release 100,000 special-edition library cards. 15,000 books being given away across NYC The kick-off included a major book giveaway aimed at building home libraries. "Thanks to the New York Life Foundation, we are giving out 15,000 books — that's not just in Brooklyn, but citywide," said Fritzi Bodenheimer, spokesperson for the Brooklyn Public Library. "We know that when you have books at home, that has a very direct correlation to your ability to get great education and have a great job later on." Studies show students can lose as much as 20% of the knowledge they gained during the school year over summer break. Library officials stress that regular reading and educational play can prevent that slide. "It helps keep your mind sort of fresh and helps keep you going so you don't have that slide off at the beginning of the next school year," Bodenheimer said. Parents like Sophya Infante say they've seen the effects firsthand. "My father's an educator, and he's always told me that he's noticed that after the summer break, the kids lose that momentum tremendously," Infante said. "So in order to be continuously prepared and not lose any of the previous knowledge, you need to be very active in terms of reading, learning, brushing up on your math skills because it's just so easily forgotten." For many kids, summer is a chance to explore reading on their own terms, browsing books they actually like, not only the ones assigned in school. "I think it's really cool because kids will read a lot. Maybe they get interested in different types of books they like and they don't have," said Elene Gagnidze. The school year may be ending, but this summer, the learning doesn't have to. Have a story idea or tip in Brooklyn? Email Hannah by CLICKING HERE.
