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How to beat burnout as a working parent
Apr 17, 2013

Wednesday 24 April at 2pm BST/9amEDT and 6am PDT, Anne Coates with be talking to Jayne Morris the burn out expert on a complimentary telecall.
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DVD bargains at Amazon
Apr 1, 2013

Amazon has a great spring sale on at the moment and what better way to spend a cold and wet afternoon than by watching a favourite family film – at a fraction of the usual price!

Earth Hour – Saturday 23 March
Mar 23, 2013

On Saturday 23 March people all over the world will be turning off their lights for one hour at 20.30 to show their support for the work of the WWF. In support of this event to demonstrate a determination to help protect the planet you can download for free some Just So stories read by Miranda Richardson, Alistair McGowan and Kevin McCloud.

World Water Day
Mar 22, 2013

As we celebrate the UN International Year of Water Cooperation, Anne Coates highlights some pertinent facts about water and sanitation and for a short time The secrets of Water The Simplest Way to Health and Beauty by Anna Selby is free to download.

Cycling for cancer charities
Mar 16, 2013

In June 2013, Annie Brough will be cycling through the Rift Valley in Kenya to raise money for Breast Cancer Care, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust  and Ovarian Cancer Action. You can help her with this cycling challenge by making a donation on her JustGiving page.

Happy Mother's Day
Mar 10, 2013

For many of us Mothering Sunday is a bitter-sweet occasion when we celebrate with our children but perhaps mourn the loss of our own mothers. Anne Coates pays tribute to her mother and recalls a Mother's Day when she was a child and disappointed her!

Family fun at the London Transport Museum
Feb 15, 2013

The London Tansport Museum is hosting story time sessions and make and take craft workshops during February half-term and the Easter Holidays. Kids go free and adult tickets allow unlimited entry for a whole year.

Britax launches new own-brand store
Feb 11, 2013

You can now buy Britax products and equipment directly through their website.

National Libraries Day
Feb 7, 2013

Saturday 9 February 2013 is National Libraries Day, a culmination of a week's worth of celebrations in school, college, university, workplace and public libraries across the UK. Join in and support your local library.

Reviews on Parenting Without Tears
Feb 4, 2013

News coverage of companies paying to place good reviews has brought into question the authenticity of some comparison/review sites. Parenting Without Tears has built up a good reputation for reviewing and would never accept payment to place reviews on the website.

Camp America 2013 Recruitment Fairs
Jan 25, 2013

Camp America are holding their annual recruitment fairs in Edinburgh, Manchester and London – a great way for young people to gain work experience  and travel.

Maths-phobic parents – try the "How Good is Your Maths?" quiz
Jan 24, 2013

One third of parents are so worried about their maths skills they avoid helping their children with maths homework. Put your  maths skills to the test and take this special online test.