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Win a Copy of The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn by Sue Reed (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Sep 11, 2023

Here's your chance to win a copy of The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn by Sue Reed a young adult book described by the author as "about a girl who learns that it is okay to be herself, that we do not have to create a false self in order to fit in.” We have five copies to be won.

Style 4 Ever 3-in-1 Scrapbooking Station (in: Games & toys)
Aug 30, 2023

If your child is anything like ours then they will absolutely love crafting, making things out of nothing, creating stickers and using loads of notepads for journals, doodles, drawings and playing imaginatively. The Style 4 Ever 3-in-1 Scrapbooking Station provides all this and our son loved it, writes Lee Cooper-Muir,

Parents' Safety Warning: Child Cyclists Casualties (in: Safety)
Aug 29, 2023

As the new school year approaches and many pupils will be cycling to school, research sparks concern for the safety of teenage cyclists, prompting cycling advocate and injury specialist Mark Hambleton to share advice on the overlooked signs of concussion that parents should be aware of, the places where teenagers are most at risk, and the impact helmet-wearing has on making an injury claim.

Keeping Your Skin Hydrated with Hada Labo Tokyo™ (in: Looking good, feeling great)
Aug 11, 2023

Hyaluronic Acid is the latest buzz work word the beauty industry and Hada Labo Tokyo™ have it in abundance and whatever stage of life you're at, there are products designed for you.

 

Gel Blaster Surge (in: Games & toys)
Aug 4, 2023

A great way for your teens to expend energy during the holidays and have a lot of fun – a Gel Blaster to soak their opponent(s) as they race to avoid being the target.

Walking for Refuge (in: News)
Jul 31, 2023

During August Anne Coates will be walking two (extra) miles a day to raise money for Refuge the charity which supports women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. Read the facts and, if you can, please make a donation. The target for each entrant is £150 but more money means more families helped.

Frankie & Benny's (in: Child-friendly restaurants)
Jul 27, 2023

Anne Coates and family review their meals at Frankie & Benny's in The Strand, London plus there are family deals in all their restaurants throughout the summer.

Erectile Dysfunction – New Treatment (in: Healthy parents)
Jul 19, 2023

With erectile dysfunction (ED) affecting half of men over 40 and 26 per cent of men under 40, it’s time to put an end to this bedroom saboteur. Eroxon®, the first clinically proven over the counter (OTC) topical erectile dysfunction therapy, helps men achieve an erection in just ten minutes, allowing couples to take back control of their sex life, fast. GP and TV medic, Dr Hilary Jones and an adviser to the Eroxon® ED Information Panel (EEDIP) reports.

 

Measles Alert (in: Fit kids)
Jul 14, 2023

Make sure your children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations to prevent against measles.

A Quick Fix for "Tech Neck" (in: Healthy parents)
Jul 11, 2023

Erika Weiss, a wellness expert at ISSA Yoga, says that simply changing how you hold your device makes a big difference in combating long-term posture problems – as well as catching yourself when you start to slump and practicing some key yoga moves.

Round and Round goes MOTHER NATURE by Gabby Dawnay & Margaux Samson Abadie (in: Books: children & YA)
Jul 10, 2023

Round and Round goes MOTHER NATURE by Gabby Dawnay & Margaux Samson Abadie is an amazingly well conceived book and so appropriate for young people in this day and age. It complements their interest in conservation and a fascination for Nature, writes Christine Mayle.

Bing – Stuckie Duckie Balloon (in: Books: children & YA)
Jul 5, 2023

A new picture book about sharing – perfect for toddlers and young children – based on the hit CBeebies show, reviewed by Anne Coates.