Recent Articles

Clawson Farms Cheeses (in: Products & equipment)
Oct 30, 2024

Whenever and whatever we are celebrating from family occasions to Christmas, it's always wonderful to share good food. I and my family and friends have been tasting some amazing cheeses from Clawson Farms, and highly recommend them, writes Anne Coates. 

ENB – Swan Lake in-the-round (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Oct 28, 2024

Do not miss Derek Deane's Swan Lake in-the-round performed by the English National Ballet with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic, writes Anne Coates. In cinemas across the UK from 30 October to 3 November.

Which Supermarkets have the Most Affordable Clothes for your Children? (in: Money matters)
Oct 22, 2024

The team at Wethrift have analysed the average cost of children's clothing items at the UK's biggest supermarkets – Asda, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco – to determine which are the most affordable. 

Where to Hide a Star by Oliver Jeffers
Oct 21, 2024

Where to Hide a Star by Oliver Jeffers comes 20 years after his début, How to Catch a Star. Anne Coates reviews this beautifully illustrated picture book published by HarperCollins Children's Books.

Toto Kerblammo! at the Unicorn Theatre (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Oct 19, 2024

Anne Coates reviews the fabulous immersive drama at the Unicorn Theatre running until 3 November, 2024: Toto Kerblammo! by Tim Crouch. 

finamill® Pepper Mill & Spice Grinder in One (in: Products & equipment)
Oct 16, 2024

Anne Coates is wowed by the finamill® Pepper Mill & Spice Grinder in One.

Self-care Strategies for Stressed-out Parents (in: Stressbusters)
Oct 10, 2024

On Mental Health Day Lorena Bernal, life coach and founder of Live Love Better, outlines four exercises to help stressed parents feel instantly happier.

Three Great Books for Middle Grade Readers (in: Books: children & YA)
Oct 9, 2024

Anne Coates recommends three brilliantly funny books for middle grade readers which make great Christmas presents and stocking-fillers or birthday gifts: Small Fry by David Baddiel, The Snowman Code by Simon Stephenson, and The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon. All are published in hardback by HarperCollins  Children's Books.

Family Friendly Museum Awards 2024 (in: News)
Oct 8, 2024

The recently reopened Young V&A museum, which was co-designed with local children, has been named the best heritage site in the country for families at an awards ceremony in Yorkshire today (8 October 2024).

Halloween Books for Pre-schoolers (in: Books: children & YA)
Oct 4, 2024

Three fabulous, seasonal books from HarperCollins Children's Books: Paddington's Trick or Treat by Michael Bond, The Café at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please and The Green-fingered Witch  By Helen Docherty reviewed by Anne Coates.

Little BABY born® from Zapf Creations (in: Games & toys)
Oct 2, 2024

There's something wonderful about giving a toddler their own "first baby" and the Little BABY born® dolls from Zapf Creations are perfect for this, writes Anne Coates.

Encouraging a Love of Arts in Your Children (in: Personal development)
Sep 30, 2024

Dr Audrey Tang, psychologist, performance coach and founder of performing arts charity The Click Arts Foundation, discusses how to encourage a love of arts in your children – and why it matters.