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Win a signed copy of Perdition's Child by Anne Coates (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Feb 6, 2021

Win a signed copy of Perdition's Child, the fourth in the Hannah Weybridge crime thriller series by Anne Coates.

Curls by Ruth Forman and Geneva Bowers (in: Books: children & YA)
Feb 5, 2021

Curls written by Ruth Forman and illustrated Geneva Bowers is an affirming board book for those with black hair, reviewed by Anne Coates.

Trying to Lose Weight? Try taking New Zealand Blackcurrant Supplements, CurraNZ (in: Healthy parents)
Feb 2, 2021

Clinical pharmacist, Mike Wakeman gives his six reasons why CurraNZ is the go-to essential for boosting weight loss, exercise and health goals fast, whatever your age or fitness level.

RSC Free Resources for Home Learning (in: News)
Jan 31, 2021

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is offering a large number of free Shakespeare-related resources to students currently learning at home, and to teachers looking to create lesson plans to deliver online.

BBC Radio: Homeschool History (in: News)
Jan 27, 2021

BBC Radio: Homeschool History is returning for a second series earlier than anticipated to help parents across the UK with home-schooling.

Eldrador Creatures from Wild River Games (in: Games & toys)
Jan 25, 2021

Eldrador Creatures is a new title from Wild River Games which brings to life the mystical world created by Schleich. Harriet Coates reviews

Becoming a Foster Carer – Dispelling The Myths (in: News)
Jan 20, 2021

Have you ever wondered about becoming a foster carer and dismissed the idea as you thought you wouldn't be a suitable candidate? Think again. The National Fostering Group has launched nationwide "Campaign by Kids" to dispel myths about fostering.  

The Blue Monday Survival Guide by Carolyn Hobdey (in: Stressbusters)
Jan 18, 2021

The Blue Monday Survival Guide – ten top tips by Carolyn Hobdey whose new memoir, All The Twats I Met Along The Way, is published today.

How To Beat The Lockdown Blues by Suzie Sawyer (in: Stressbusters)
Jan 15, 2021

Ready for "blue Monday" on 18 January, Suzie Sawyer, Public Health nutritionist, shares her top seven tips on How To Beat The Lockdown Blues.

Can you help those suffering Domestic Abuse? (in: News)
Jan 14, 2021

As the opportunities for women to reach out and access support are so limited, every woman needs to know this number – 0808 2000 247  and understand they can call us for help 24/7, 365 days of the year. Can you help us get the message out? It might save a woman’s life.

The Perfect Shot from Lonely Planet (in: Books for parents)
Jan 11, 2021

Lonely Planet is celebrating decades of award winning travel photography and reveals the stories behind these breathtaking images in The Perfect Shot. Anne Coates reviews this amazing compilation.

 

How parents can regain control of their finances in 2021 (in: Money matters)
Dec 29, 2020

The past year has placed a huge amount of pressure on many families’ finances. COVID-19 has triggered a recession, economic volatility and widespread unemployment. John Ellmore, UK director of NerdWallet advises on how you can regain control of family finances.