Recent Articles

Trtl Pillow for Travel (in: Products & equipment)
Jul 10, 2018

Trtl Pillow for Travel is perfect for journeys, writes Anne Coates.

Britax Römer Summer Sale 2018 (in: News)
Jul 9, 2018

Britax Römer, the leaders in car seat safety, has announced its 2018 Summer Sale, giving parents discounts of up to 50% on selected car seat models.

My First Photo Book (in: Books: children & YA)
Jul 6, 2018

Launched by Photobox, My First Photo Book capture memories that your children will also want to look at time and again, writes Jenny Sneyd.

Britax Romer DualFix i-Size child safety seat (in: Products & equipment)
Jul 4, 2018

Britax Romer DualFix i-Size child safety seat was reviewed by Jack McDavid. Here is his grandfather's tale.

Exploring Parenting Through Fiction (in: Books for parents)
Jul 2, 2018

Whether the families in novels were doing well or badly, it’s interesting to see how characters react to certain situations like sibling rivalry, loss of a parent, depression, abuse, teenage pregnancy and how they interact with other family members and their friendship groups. Anne Coates suggests some novels which explore various parenting issues.

 

Sweet Pups Review (in: Games & toys)
Jun 29, 2018

Sweet Pups are a cute range of soft, plush puppies hidden inside scrumptious looking pastries. Harriet enjoyed the surprise, writes Anne Coates.

New World Gallery at Horniman Museum (in: News)
Jun 28, 2018

Over 3,000 objects from around the world exploring the fundamental question of what it means to be human go on display this week as the Horniman’s much-anticipated World Gallery opens to the public. The 600 sq m gallery opens following a major redevelopment of the historic South Hall to provide a bright and contemporary setting for the Horniman’s world-class anthropology collection. Anne Coates went along to preview.

Makes for mini folk by Lisa Stickley (in: Books for parents)
Jun 27, 2018

Makes for mini folks: 25 projects for the little people in your life by Lisa Stickley, reviewed by Christine Mayle

Tax-Free Childcare in the Holidays (in: News)
Jun 26, 2018

Can you get help with your childcare coasts during the summer holidays? Yes says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Lonely Planet Paris (in: Books for parents)
Jun 25, 2018

Lonely Planet Paris – 24 hours and 250 photos in one city photographed by River Thomson with captions written by Nicola Williams.

Precautionary Recall - Children’s Blackcurrant Cough Syrup (in: News)
Jun 20, 2018

Parents should check bottles of some own-brand children’s blackcurrant cough syrup to see if they need a replacement, advises Dr Sam Atkinson, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Director of the Inspection, Enforcement and Standards Division.

 

Star Wars™ Storm Trooper™ Digital Camera from VTech (in: Games & toys)
Jun 19, 2018

Star Wars™ Storm Trooper™ Digital Camera from VTech – perfect for Star Wars fans and young photographers. Harriet has put it to the test – reported by Anne Coates.