Recent Articles

BBC Bitesize is Back (in: News)
Nov 2, 2020

The BBC will today launch BBC Bitesize on the CBBC channel as it continues to offer children access to curriculum based education in these challenging times.

Lockdown Life (in: News)
Oct 29, 2020

When lockdown put an end to award-winning children's author Christina Gabbitas' planned events and visits to schools, she felt she needed to organise something positive. Using her connections from her charity Children’s Literature Festivals, she set up a competition for children and their teachers to submit poems about life during the pandemic. Lockdown Life is the result.

DreamToys – Top 12 Toys for Christmas 2020 (in: Games & toys)
Oct 28, 2020

Every year the Toy Retailers Association announces what they think will be the most sought after toys and consumers are advised to buy early to avoid disappointment. The DreamToys list is the UK’s most authoritative predictive list of what will be hot this Christmas. Selected by a panel of retailers and industry experts, the list is independent of toy manufacturers and makers. 

Are You Nutrient Starved? (in: Healthy parents)
Oct 27, 2020

Recent research from Alive! has shown that while many adults are nutrient deficient, women in particular are in far more danger of suffering the effects of this.

Wes Anderson, The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work, by Ian Nathan (in: Books for parents)
Oct 27, 2020

Wes Anderson, The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work, by Ian Nathan is reviewed by Lesley Lodge.

Doddl Educational Children's Cutlery (in: Products & equipment)
Oct 23, 2020

Doddl Educational Children's Cutlery is put to the test by Joanna Roberts and her 13 month old son.

Five Things Parents Should Know About Children's Immunity (in: Fit kids)
Oct 22, 2020

Teaming up with the nation’s wellness partner, Holland & Barrett, leading immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi reveals the top five pieces of advice she wants all parents to know about helping to keep their children well this cold and flu season.

Two Beautiful Picture Books from HarperCollins (in: Books: children & YA)
Oct 21, 2020

HarperCollins Children's Books consistently publish brilliant books for all ages. Here Anne Coates reviews What We'll Build by Oliver Jeffers and The Snowflake by Benji Davies.

Lidl Autumn Baby Event (in: News)
Oct 20, 2020

Parents looking to stock up on baby essentials this autumn need look no further, as Lidl has announced its Autumn baby event which starts Thursday 22 October, 2020.

Five Tips to Help Prevent Erectile Dysfunction (in: Healthy parents)
Oct 19, 2020

If you’re a parent and feel like you have now completed your family, your sex life may not be like it once was. With your kids taking up the majority of your time, when it comes to the bedroom and making love, you may not be in the mood. High-stress levels and anxiety are part and parcel with being a parent, but your mood and stress can have an impact on your bedroom performance. Here are five tips on how to prevent erectile dysfunction.

Win some Spooktacular family films from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Oct 19, 2020

Just in time for Halloween we have a competition to win three collections of Spooktacular family films from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Great Family Days In By Claire Balkind (in: Books for parents)
Oct 16, 2020

Perfectly timed for the half term holidays and greater restrictions on our lives during the pandemic, comes Claire Balkind's Great Family Days In, reviewed by Anne Coates.