Five Minute Mum: Give Me Five: Five minute, easy, fun games for busy people to do with little kids

Is a bit deceiving. There are about 5 activities for 1+ in the whole book and they aren't even age appropriate. I don't know about the author's kids but my 13m old can't spell her name yet (rolls eyes). I have nothing to say about the other activities mentioned for older age groups. Expensive book which cannot be returned. Do not buy if your child is under 2.

First impression only: it is not sorted by age, so I will lose more than 5 minutes to find which activity is suitable for my 2years old baby... And you have to check every single page for the age indication. So I'm very disappointed that there is no easy way to pick a suitable activity randomly.

Absolutely fantastic. I’ve followed five minute mum on Instagram for a while and used her website lots but it is so nice to have all of her wonderful games and ideas in one place. The ideas are so good and the fact that everything is pretty much set up using things you have around the house is just brilliant. It just makes it so accessible for every time. My little boy (aged 4) absolutely loves the games we have played so far. He will now actually request the ones he wants! And will usually play them over and over again. The ideas are so wonderfully simple yet engaging and it is such a great tool for mums. It will last us ages as the games and ideas are so adaptable for different ages and concepts. I am so glad I bought this book. It makes life as a mum much easier and makes you feel great for setting something up that your children enjoy so much! I’ve loved seeing my little engage with the games in this book. They’ve definitely helped to prepare him for starting school and the best thing is he doesn’t even realize he is learning!!

This book has great ideas that do not take extra time or items to set up. They are sensible and easy to play. The kind of activities that make you say, "Of course, that's a great idea!" Five Minutes, that"s perfect! Mom's are busy and this book is like a play therapist when you need something the kids enjoy to occupy them!! Thank you for this book!

This book has exceeded my expectations. For a busy mum of one, soon to be mum of two, I was struggling to find new ways to entertain my almost 2 year old, particularly during lockdown (and while trying to work/cook/clean and generally stay sane while also growing another baby!) I was finding myself panic ordering new toys which arrived into our already fairly cramped house and I had a growing concern things would only become more difficult once the new baby arrives. I am fairly creative - but crucially I was missing the knowledge about how to teach my son valuable skills through play in a way that was fun. This is where Five Minute Mum is brilliant. The book arrived two days ago and I have tabbed so many of the pages already - I 100% recommend to any parent, here's why: Pros: - This book is beautifully designed, laid out clearly and has a straightforward guide to age appropriate activities; - Due to my son being almost 2, it is the perfect age to allow this book to have longevity as it goes right up to pre-school years (4) - As the book says - the activities would take around 5 mins to set up and use regular household items - The book reinvents some of the classic games you might have played as a child but also has so many other simple but effective ideas - The book also takes the time to provide comfort and coping skills for parents which was an unexpected but welcome addition (I particularly like the "Triangle" approach to parenting!) - Although the title is "Five Minute Mum" and some of the other reviews note it doesn't say "parent" this is just the bloggers instagram name - it's for both parents (my husband loves this book too and doesn't bat an eyelid at the title) Cons: - None as yet - I have tried 3 activities from the book already, all hits with my son. Will try to update in a few months time.