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Books for Young Readers (in: Books: children & YA)
Dec 7, 2021

Books make great stocking-fillers and presents and these two – Einstein the Penguin and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot – will delight young readers, writes Anne Coates.

Beauty Hygiene Plus Essentials Kit (in: Products & equipment)
Dec 3, 2021

Caring is not always sharing especially when dealing with our cosmetics. Something young people need to know as soon as they start wearing make-up. Here's a handy set to make sure everything stays clean and it makes a perfect stocking filler. 

Dealing with Stress and Anxiety with Dragonfly CBD® (in: Healthy parents)
Nov 30, 2021

Anxiety is on the rise in the UK as new research commissioned by Dragonfly CBD®, the evidence backed CBD range, has revealed how 48 per cent of people feel more stressed than they did a year ago. With the advent of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the chances are that even more people are feeling anxious. If you are suffering perhaps Dragonfly CBD® could help you.

 

The Hair Boss by Lisa Shepherd (in: Looking good, feeling great)
Nov 29, 2021

The Hair Boss products by Lisa Shepherd offer a range of solutions for your hair care. Anne Coates put two of the products – The Detangling Mist and The Overnight Repair Serum – to the test.

Choosing Your Christmas Tree (in: Products & equipment)
Nov 24, 2021

Anne Coates loves having a real tree at Christmas but in the past has had a few disasters. Chris Bonnet from Gardening express gives some top tips on what to look for and Anne reveals her best buy.

Picture Books for Christmas (in: Books: children & YA)
Nov 23, 2021

A round-up of perfect picture books for Christmas from HarperCollins Children's Books by Anne Coates.

Infant Bowel Health, Stress and Sleep (in: Fit kids)
Nov 22, 2021

GP and advisor to Docusol Paediatric, Dr Nisa Aslam discusses infant bowel health, stress and sleep – treatment and top tips to manage constipation.

Monopoly Cash Decoder (in: Games & toys)
Nov 19, 2021

Monopoly Cash Decoder – a new version of the iconic game from Hasbro. Anne Coates readies herself for a family showdown.

Buying a pet? Don't get Petfished (in: News)
Nov 18, 2021

Defra launches its Christmas Petfished campaign today, warning the public against unknowingly buying puppies, kittens, cats and dogs from unscrupulous sellers ahead of Christmas.

Nature's Treasures by Ben Hoare (in: Books: children & YA)
Nov 17, 2021

Linda Hill reviews Nature's Treasures by Ben Hoare and illustrated by Kaley McKean – a perfect guide for young readers to the wonders of the natural world.

Anti-Bullying Awareness (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Nov 15, 2021

Envirofone and Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari have collaborated to provide parents with tips on how to deal with children and cyberbullying for Anti-Bullying Awareness Week.

Malory Towers Returns to TV (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Nov 11, 2021

Malory Towers returns for series two. The beloved children’s drama is set to land on BBC iPlayer with all episodes available from Monday 22 November. Adapted from the iconic novels written by Enid Blyton, the King Bert Productions and WildBrain co-production sees Darrell and the gang return for their second form, with adventure, fun and boarding school antics back in full swing.