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Have Your Say on Corona Virus Pandemic (in: News)
Mar 24, 2020

One of the first research projects aimed at gauging the UK public’s attitude and responses to the coronavirus pandemic is being launched.

Experts at Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University are urging people from across the UK to take part in a survey to assess how people feel about – and how they are responding to – one of the biggest health crises facing the country in recent history.

How to explain the COVID-19 pandemic to your children   (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Mar 23, 2020

An education charity, City Lit, shares guidance on how parents, teachers and guardians can explain COVID-19 to children to help reduce anxiety.

Join Naybly to Keep in Touch (in: News)
Mar 22, 2020

Now live a 100 per cent free tool called "Naybly" (the easy way to be and spell neighbourly) that helps people connect with their neighbours.

The Baby Feeding Book by Vanessa Christie (in: Early years)
Mar 20, 2020

The Baby Feeding Book by Vanessa Christie reviewed by Joanna Roberts.

Winner of Signed Copy of Perdition's Child (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Mar 18, 2020

In time for Mothering Sunday we had a signed copy of Perdition's Child by Anne Coates to be won. Here's our winner.

Bing – My Reward Chart Sticker Activity Book (in: Books: children & YA)
Mar 17, 2020

Bing – My Reward Chart Sticker Activity Book

Helping Your Teen Become a Confident Driver (in: Teens)
Mar 16, 2020

When your child is ready to get on the roads, it can be an exciting but stressful time for both of you. You need to make sure that everything is going to be perfect for them learning to drive. Here are some of the things you as a parent can do to help your teen become a confident driver, by Emily Roberts.

 

The Plastic Problem by Aubre Andrus (in: Books: children & YA)
Mar 13, 2020

The Plastic Problem – 60 small ways to reduce waste and save the earth written by Aubre Andrus from Lonely Planet Kids.

My Spy – Film Review (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Mar 11, 2020

From STX Entertainment an action-packed film to entertain the whole family: My Spy – reviewed by Anne Coates.

The Secret Garden – Film Tie-in (in: Books: children & YA)
Mar 10, 2020

HarperCollins Children’s Books has published the official film tie-in books for Heyday Films and StudioCanal’s remake of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel, The Secret Garden, scheduled for box office release on the 10 April 2020. We have three copies of the novel to be won.

 

Tips to Support your Child's Learning at Home (in: Early years)
Mar 9, 2020

As part of the Department for Education's next phase of its Hungry Little Minds campaign, child physchologist Dr Elizabeth Kilbey gives her top ten tips on supporting children’s learning at home to give your child the best start in life.

Warriors, Witches, Women by Kate Hodges (in: Books for parents)
Mar 8, 2020

Celebrating International Women's Day with a review of Warriors, Witches, Women written by Kate Hodges and illustrated by Harriet Lee-Merrion.