Recent Articles in Books for parents

The Rough Guide to Childhood Illnesses by Kaz Cooke
Nov 3, 2009

The Department of Health has a new booklet, The Rough Guide to Childhood Illnesses, designed to help parents recognise childhood illnesses and offer advice and information on vaccination.

How To Be an 'Amazing Mum' When You Just Don't Have the Time by Tanith Carey, Lion Books
Oct 29, 2009

Sian Minnett gave Anne Coates a sideways look when she handed her Tanith Carey's How To Be An Amazing Mum When You Just Don't Have the Time to review. But Sian, with a demanding full-time job, partner and three children not to mention other commitments, is an amazing mum herself - so who better to review this book?

Pregnancy for Modern Girls and The Pregnancy Pocket Bible both by Hollie Smith
Oct 27, 2009

It seems like everyone has written a book on pregnancy, writes Olivia Coates, (even her mother!) - and those who haven't will always have something to say on the subject! It's hard to decide whether to stick with the old or branch out to the new. Olivia recommends to new books:Pregnancy for Modern Girls and The Pregnancy Pocket Bible both published by White Ladder.

Learning a language or improving your skills with BBC Active
Sep 26, 2009

According to a report by the European Commission, 62 per cent of Brits can't speak any other language. On European Language Day, Oliva Coates reviews Talk 2 French - one of the BBC's new language courses -  and polishes up her linguistic skills.

The Childcare Bible by Lucy Martin, Vermillion
Aug 7, 2009

If you're planning to go back to work and have a baby or preschool child, Anne Coates thinks that Lucy Martin's The Childcare Bible should be on your recommended reading list.

The Optimized Woman by Miranda Gray
Jul 9, 2009

“Using your menstrual cycle to achieve success and fulfilment”, is what the cover says.  Are you intrigued? Nicole Burroughs was!

University A Survival Guide by Anne Coates
Jun 30, 2009

Lesley Lodge and Sharon Bexley – with, respectively, a son and a daughter just off to university – review PWT founder Anne Coates’ latest book University A Survival Guide.

Rosemary Conley 4 in 1 Recipe Collection
Jun 27, 2009

Helen Hunt  tried out some of the meals in Rosemary Conley 4 in 1 Recipe Collection and was impressed.

Fighting Fatigue by Sue Pemberton & Catherine Berry
May 30, 2009

Lesley Lodge's daughter has had CFS/ME  for over four years so she is well placed to review Fighting Fatigue: a practical guide to managing the symptoms of CFS/ME  by Sue Pemberton and Catherine Berry.

Making Sense of Your Child's Friendships by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
May 20, 2009

Mother of three Sue O'Neill reviews Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer's Making Sense of Your Child's Friendships and found some useful tips in an area which can be a minefield!

The Anatomy of Pilates by Paul Massey
Apr 17, 2009

The Anatomy of Pilates takes the reader inside the body to see exactly what happens in the body's muscles and joints during a Pilates exercise.

The Bounce Back Book by Karen Salmansohn
Apr 13, 2009

Feeling down, suffering depression or facing a huge life challenge? The Bounce Back Book by Karen Salmansohn could be the starting point for looking at your life more positively, writes Karen Trinder.