If you're thinking of buying a real Christmas tree this weekend, we share some expert advice on how to best take care of it.
They're kids toys that even the adults will love. We look at 12 toys from the 70s,80s and 90s which are being re-introduced this Christmas.
If you're a mum who has always fancied trying out the indoor climbing centres you take the kids to - now's your chance with ladies-only sessions.
Christmas jumpers have become a festive must-have. If you've yet to snap up some Christmas clothing, here's our pick for 2019.
A panto is putting on a 'relaxed performance' amongst its shows to help those with additional needs enjoy some festive fun with their families.
All you need to know about ensuring the kids are wearing the correct items for darker nights. There's still time to apply for free reflectors too.
We take a look at the best advent calendars for a Christmas countdown including this year's extremely popular LEGO range for kids.
Our Be Bright Be Seen road-safety campain is back with more reflective keyrings to giveaway than ever before.
A popular family attraction has closed part of its business.
A Quality Street pop-up station is returning to Kent with some exciting new added extras for Kent shoppers.
A football fan opted for an unusual way to share the news with family and friends that he is to become a dad.
A families collection of unusual gnomes is attracting thousands of visitors.
Heavily discounted tickets to a top Kent attraction are on offer to emergency services staff, NHS workers and members of the armed forces.
She entertains her thousands of followers with tales of life with three small boys and now bestselling author The Unsmumsy Mum is coming to Kent.
The county's first Haribo sweet store is set to open this autumn at one of Kent's biggest shopping centres
It's good news for doughnut lovers as popular chain Krispy Kreme announces plans to open another branch in Kent this month.
Already wondering how to make the pennies stretch for six weeks? See our top tips for tacking the school holidays sensibly when it comes to spending.
We're looking for Kent youngsters to send to a glitzy movie-themed party, complete with celebrity guest, and we need your help. Details here.
Our fantastic 20-page handy guide to the summer holidays in Kent is now available as an e-edition. Learn more here.
A mum-of-one is expecting to give birth to naturally conceived triplets in just five weeks.
Outings to Dreamland, the beach and London are among an array of part-funded trips being offered to disabled children and their families this summer.
A family home has gone on sale in Kent with its own adventure playground, woodland, two tree houses, swimming pool and play room.
Sports coaches, dance schools and music groups are being asked to nominate children for a Going for Gold award.
To celebrate Father's Day and the arrival of My Dad this week we've some fantastic competitions with dads (and grandads!) in mind.
Thousands of children have drawn pictures of their dads for Father's Day which we will be publishing.
Is your child's school taking part in My Dad this year? See our full list of schools involved.
Hundreds of pupils have sketched pictures of their dads for our My Dad supplements. A full list of Kent Messenger schools taking part is here:
Youngsters at more than 35 Medway schools have drawn pictures of their dad to feature in our colourful supplements.
Sixteen schools across Dover and Deal are taking part in this year's My Dad. Find out if your child's school is among those taking part here:
More than 20 schools in Gravesend and Dartford have taken part in our special My Dad supplements for Father's Day. Find out which ones here:
Did your child draw a picture of their dad for Father's Day? Here are the Folkestone schools taking part:
My Kent Family's team of health professionals and education champions answer your parenting questions
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If you're looking for a Christmas-themed weekend in Kent with the kids, don't miss our pick of the best events.
Costumed characters, candlelit parades, carols and Christmas markets. Here's our guide to this weekend's Dickensian Christmas in Kent.
If you're thinking of buying a real Christmas tree this weekend, we share some expert advice on how to best take care of it.
