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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.

Glow Perfect Sleep Sensor (in: Products & equipment)
Jul 4, 2023

Olivia Coates puts the Glow Perfect Sleep Sensor to the test and the team at Glow Dreaming give some top tips on keeping your baby cool or warm according to the weather.

SnoozeShade (in: Products & equipment)
Jun 30, 2023

Thirteen years ago, when Harriet was a baby, we reviewed SnoozeShade designed and produced by Cara Sayer for her own baby. Since then the products have gone from strength to strength with a range of shades to suit your needs. Olivia and Anne Coates review. 

How To Limit The Effects Of Ageing On Your Skin (in: Healthy parents)
Jun 26, 2023

Polly Clarke of Clinic Nutrition Ltd, gives her six top tips to limit the effects of ageing on your skin.