Excerpts from this issue of play-times

You'll find these great articles about living with babies and young children in the Southend Rochford and Castle Point area in the second edition of Play-times magazine out now!
Places to eat Hazel Cano takes her family for a meal at the Silver Jubilee pub in Rayleigh.	It's a Dad's life Tim Reece with a wry look at the ups and downs of Fatherhood.

	What to look for in a Nursery Vital pointers for the ideal nursery for your child.
	Food for kids Make smily face crackers with Little Fishes preschool.
	Childcare listings Vital information about services and activities in the Southend Rochford and Castle Point area
	Parenting advice Jenny Woodford of Leigh Village Day Nursery, on tantrums.

Fit for fun Physiotherapist Anne Hinton van't Hof visits swimming pools.
	Spending a penny Lisa Meehan takes her twins on a whisle stop visit of the loos in Southend High Street.
	A Song and a Smile Emily Middlemast lets her hair down on karaoke night.
	Day in the life of a health visitor Jane Foster Taylor gives us an insight into health visiting.
	Summer Events Diary What shall we do today?