Recent Articles

PrezzyBox Personalised Jigsaws
Aug 19, 2019

If you – or someone you know – loves jigsaw puzzles what better way to celebrate a special occasion that with a Prezzybox Personalised Jigsaw. Anne Coates was delighted with her jigsaw portrait of Harriet.

Exploring Parenting Through Fiction 4 (in: Books for parents)
Aug 15, 2019

Anne Coates reviews three chilling novels – On My Life by Angela Clark, Sam Carrington's The Missing Wife  and Ruby Speechley's début Someone Else's Baby – with babies at the heart of the narrative.

Why You May Not Be Meeting Your Nutrient Needs (in: News)
Aug 14, 2019

The stresses of modern life can leave even the very best of us exhausted, but experts are warning that women in particular may risk serious health problems because of poor levels of crucial nutrients according to an important new report by a group of nutrition, medical and research experts – commissioned by Alive! The report – The Impact of Modern Medicine on Nutrient Status – looks closely at general nutrient intakes and why so many of us may have inadequate levels. 

 

 

What to do if your child's exam results are unexpected (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Aug 12, 2019

The route to success: four top tips for when your child’s exam results are unexpected by Samrita Hayer Careers Adviser at the National Careers Service Exam Results Helpline.

Premier Inn – Margate (in: Child-friendly hotels)
Aug 10, 2019

Harriet and Anne Coates stayed at the Premier Inn during their visit to Margate. Here's their review.

Charlie's Bar, Margate (in: Child-friendly restaurants)
Aug 8, 2019

There's nothing quite like eating fish and chips by the seaside so Harriet and Anne Coates sampled the delights of Charlie's Bar in Margate.

Lyme Disease (in: Fit kids)
Aug 6, 2019

What parents need to know about Lyme Disease by Dr Bernard Raxlen and Allie Cashel authors of Lyme Disease: Medical Myopia and the Hidden Global Pandemic.

Twirlywoos Live! at London's Southbank (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Aug 5, 2019

Underbelly & MEI Theatrical presents Twirlywoos Live!, the beloved BBC TV show,Underbelly Southbank this August running from 3 to 31 August 2019. Our young reviewers were entranced.

Kid II Britax Roemer Car Seat (in: Products & equipment)
Aug 3, 2019

Kid II Britax Roemer reviewed by Kathryn Mayle.

Wilko Suncare Products (in: Fit kids)
Aug 1, 2019

High protection at a low cost the perfect combination in Wilko Suncare Products. Anne Coates put them to the test.

Why Teaching Your Children Another Language is a Good Idea (in: Early years)
Jul 31, 2019

News about Prince George learning Spanish along his sister Charlotte has been taking over the news lately and considering that the little prince is third in line for the throne, it would make absolute sense for Prince George to speak another language. Here Absolute Translations give their six top reasons why teaching your kids another language, and Spanish in particular, is a good idea.

 

How Pollution in the Home is Affecting our Health (in: News)
Jul 30, 2019

We think of our homes as safe havens, but poor indoor air quality is helping to drive an epidemic of respiratory disease, a new report reveals. The report Air and Now, commissioned by Puressentiel reveals that indoor air pollution is becoming a growing area of concern with air quality tests showing that levels are actually greater than outdoor pollution.