Recent Articles

Absentee Grandparents – Your Rights (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Nov 8, 2022

It is estimated that in the UK one in seven grandparents do not have any contact with their grandchildren. Andrew Foulds, Solicitor in the Family team at Blacks Solicitors, shares his advice for absentee grandparents on their legal rights and what to do if you are being blocked from seeing a grandchild.

Bonfire Night Safety Tips (in: Safety)
Nov 3, 2022

Brits planning to celebrate Bonfire Night this November are being urged to follow eight simple do’s and don'ts to ensure a safe evening. It is important that everyone takes great care on Bonfire Night, which is why experts at Garden Buildings Direct are offering their advice for bonfire and firework safety.

Help with Getting out of Debt (in: Money matters)
Nov 2, 2022

Layla Johnson, Regional Manager at Creditfix, shares practical steps parents can take when debts are beginning to build up. 

Fire in the Hole by McMiller (in: Games & toys)
Oct 25, 2022

Fancy a new game for family game night, that’s fun for all the family? Or maybe a game to play with friends whilst sipping on some grog?  Then Fire in The Hole might be the option for you, says Lee Cooper-Muir

 

Free MyTutor Sessions (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Oct 24, 2022

From this half term MyTutor is offering all students free online tutoring classes in GCSE Maths, Study Skills and Coding.

The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie O'Farrell (in: Books: children & YA)
Oct 18, 2022

Illustrated by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie O'Farrell is a delightful story  which will enchant readers, writes Anne Coates.

Be Inspired by the Imperial War Museums' Activities (in: Great days out)
Oct 14, 2022

This October half term, Imperial War Museums (IWM) invites visitors to enjoy a range of free family activities full of stories to inspire. Visitors can uncover the secrets of camouflage with Camouflage, Dazzle and Disguise, season of activity at IWM London and IWM North packed with trails, crafts and performances. Families are also invited to speak to eyewitnesses to conflict and travel back in time to 1944 at IWM Duxford and HMS Belfast.

Improve Your Posture to Avoid Back Pain (in: Healthy parents)
Oct 12, 2022

Three everyday positions giving Brits back pain and simple hacks to bust back pain from physiotherapist Sammy Margo at mindyourbackuk.com.

Monochrome by Jamie Costello (in: Books: children & YA)
Oct 5, 2022

Published by Atom, an imprint of Little Brown, Monochrome by Jamie Costello is a totally gripping Young Adult (YA) thriller which will keep readers on the edges of their seats, writes Anne Coates.

 

BYO Pteranodon Mini Build Kit (in: Games & toys)
Oct 4, 2022

Well, what can we say? Mixing dinosaurs, an eight-year-old and craft… You have a winner with BYO Pteranodon Mini Build Kit, writes Lee Cooper.

Win Tickets to See Little Manfred at the Polka Theatre (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Sep 30, 2022

We have teamed up with Polka Theatre to offer one family (or group of four) the chance to see this production of Michael Morpurgo's Little Manfred.

Flip Out Competition Winners (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Sep 29, 2022

We had three three month memberships to Flip Out to be won in our competition and here are our winners.