Recent Articles

World Breastfeeding Week – Ask Alexa (in: News)
Aug 3, 2018

Amazon and Public Health England have today released the top 10 most common questions mums ask Alexa when it comes to breastfeeding troubles, in time for World Breastfeeding Week (1 to 7 August).

Preparing Your Child For School (in: Early years)
Aug 1, 2018

The few weeks in the summer before starting school are an important time to prepare your child for school, writes Anne Coates.

Normandy Hotel, Paris (in: Child-friendly hotels)
Jul 27, 2018

On a recent visit to Paris, Harriet and Anne Coates stayed at the Normandy Hotel right in the heart of Paris. Perfect for sightseeing but how did it rate as a child-friendly hotel?

Tear & Share Brioche Recipe (in: Things to make & do)
Jul 25, 2018

Soft and light, buttery brioche is a classic French bread. This one is golden and rich, with fruity conserve and a pinch of sea salt. Delicious and easy to pull apart, it's best enjoyed with extra conserve, crème fraîche and friends.

Win Dancers in the Wind and Death's Silent Judgement on Audible (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jul 24, 2018

Win Dancers in the Wind and Death's Silent Judgement the first two Hannah Weybridge thrillers by Anne Coates on Audible.

Starting School and Making Friends (in: Early years)
Jul 23, 2018

Parents, children, experts and Disney Junior have come together to create How to Make Friends and Influence Five-Year-Olds, a video guide on how to make friends after research revealed “making friends” was a top concern for parents and guardians when it comes to their child starting school. Plus Linda Blair gives her top tips for parents.

Black Panther Blu-ray Competition Winners (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jul 20, 2018

We have five winners of our Black Panther Blu-ray competition and here they are.

Changes to Sex Education in Schools (in: News)
Jul 19, 2018

Sex Education is to be made fit for the 21st century in a major shake-up of the subject to reflect the modern pressures facing children and young people. Every pupil will learn how to stay safe and healthy as Relationships and Health Education gets a revamp

 

Calypso Sun Protection (in: Fit kids)
Jul 17, 2018

Sun protection is an absolute must for everyone and Calypso has a range of products to suit everyone, writes Anne Coates.

Spa Technologies UK Vitamin C Serum (in: Looking good, feeling great)
Jul 16, 2018

Vitamin C is fast becoming a vital beauty ingredient that injects instant radiance into the complexion. With antioxidant and positive ageing benefits adding the vitamin to a daily skincare routine can help even skin tone, protect skin from the visible impact of pollution and keep it looking younger and plumper. It is probably of little surprise then that Spa Technologies UK bestselling product is their Vitamin C Serum. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Kids Play Free at Alton Towers (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jul 13, 2018

Book a short break at Alton Towers Resort this summer and the kids play for free.

Art Masterclass Competition Winners (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jul 11, 2018

To celebrate Children's Art Week last month, we teamed up with Wide Eyed Editions to offer readers the chance to win copies of their new Art Masterclass series: Vincent Van Gogh and Wassily Kandinsky. Here are our winners.