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Asking for a Friend by Kate Mallinder (in: Books: children & YA)
Jun 2, 2020

Asking for a Friend by Kate Mallinder, a YA novel explores how being on the autistic spectrum, social media bullying and fear of serious illness affects the lives of three teens. Reviewed by Anne Coates. 

How To Grow Your Savings To Prepare For Whatever The Future Holds (in: Money matters)
Jun 1, 2020

Lots of people are worrying about the security of their savings, especially given the circumstances we find ourselves in in 2020. The good news is that savers today have more options than ever before for not only keeping their savings safe but growing them into something even bigger. Here is some advice for savers looking to get serious.

How to help keep your kids safe as they return to school (in: Safety)
May 31, 2020

As children return to school, parents may be wondering how they can protect their children from COVID. Here are some from  tips from the health science company ZOE. 

Interesting Destinations for a Playgroup Day Trip (in: Great days out)
May 30, 2020

Are you planning ahead for when you can get out with the kids next and plan a playgroup day trip? Getting outdoors and exploring is a great way to keep kids busy and entertained, and it even gives you a chance to teach them a little bit about their surroundings. But what are the ideal destinations for a playgroup day trip? Which destinations/sights are able to combine all the elements that keep kids and parents happy? Here’s a look at a few that you may want to check out.

Get Ready to Go Wild in June (in: News)
May 29, 2020

Get Ready to Go Wild in June – 30 days of activities to get your children involved in and inspired by nature.

Oti’s Boogie Beebies on CBeebies (in: News)
May 28, 2020

Oti Mabuse will be sashaying onto the CBeebies Channel and BBC iPlayer next week as she presents Oti’s Boogie Beebies from Monday 1 June, 2020.

Palm Sanitising Hand Gel (in: Healthy parents)
May 27, 2020

Palm is a hypoallergenic, moisturising, antibacterial hand gel with over 60 per cent alcohol content that kills 99.99 per cent of bacteria while it cleans, freshens and protects the hands. Anne Coates put it to the test.

FAQ for Parents Living Apart during Covid-19 Lockdown (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
May 26, 2020

Sarah Scullion, Solicitor in the Family Law team at Blacks Solicitors, discusses lockdown FAQs and everything families need to be aware of during the COVID-19 crisis.

Emergency Contact Links (in: News)
May 23, 2020

Anna Khan, CEO of Welcare a charity supporting families in SE London, has produced a comprehensive list of emergency contact links for anyone suffering with their mental health.

Feed the Birds – Our Swans and Ducks are Hungry (in: News)
May 22, 2020

Without intervention, many animals are being left without the food they rely on. So as lockdown eases and more trips to the park are allowed we can return to a favourite pastime of feeding the ducks on our ponds and waterways.

LastTissue (in: Products & equipment)
May 20, 2020

Forget paper tissues wrapped in plastic and embrace the sustainable LastTissue, writes Anne Coates.

A Tale of Two Sisters (in: Books for parents)
May 19, 2020

Sibling rivalry and family relationships are the bedrock of so much of our media. A Tale of Two Sisters, a novella by Anne Coates explores family situations and how we can misinterpret what is happening. Plus there are two short stories included both dealing with very different family situations.