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LEAF Education’s Top Home-Schooling Tips

LEAF Education, a leading educational organisation, is inviting parents to utilise the resources on Countryside Classroom which covers a range of farming and food related topics.

BBC Bitesize Daily Launches

School’s Out, Learning’s Not! Over 200 teachers and a host of well-known faces to teach the nation’s kids as BBC opens its doors for virtual learning from Monday 20 April.

Is Your Child's Teacher Promoting Good Mental Health

It’s widely known that children who feel nurtured and safe will not only learn better but feel better too, but it’s sometimes easy to overlook as teachers grapple with the every-day demands of the primary school classroom. Education expert and former primary school teacher Becky Cranham has some great tips for you to check out.

Teaching Your Child to Ride a Bike

Evans Cycles present some top tips for teaching your child to ride a bike from six-time Olympic Champion Sir Chris Hoy.

NSPCC Campaign to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse

A national campaign to help keep young children safe from sexual abuse has been launched by the NSPCC with the release of a new mobile phone game and the screening of a prime-time TV ad.

NSPCC launches new film in PANTS campaign

The NSPCC has teamed-up with Aardman to produce a new film as part of its PANTS campaign, which has already helped over 400,000 parents talk to their children about sexual abuse since it launched three years ago.

Key Stage 2 SATs Results 2016

National results published on 5 July 2016 for the new primary school testing system in maths and English show that the majority of children have achieved the new higher standard expected of them.

Regn Kappa Raincoats for Children

Fabulous new Regn Kappa raincoats for children to make being in the rain fun from Kozi Kidz. Anne Coates is impressed with the quality and Harriet wishes she didn't have a strict school uniform.

Harriet's First Day at School

It's a major milestone and Harriet has just reached it: starting school.

Free School Meals

From September 2014, all four to seven year-olds in England will be eligible for a free lunch at school that is healthy and nutritionally balanced – not only will it also help save parents valuable time preparing school lunches, but it’s estimated that it will help parents in England save up to £400 per child, per year.

Personalised children's gifts

Itsyourstory have a range of gifts which can be personalised with a child's photo. Anne Coates tried out the service.

Pippa Bell starts school

Parenting Without Tears is delighted to share Pippa Bell's photograph taken by her mother, Alex, just before she left for her first morning at school.

Cool Boys Shoes

Searching for boys' school shoes can be a nightmare but for Sue O'Neill the process for son Mattie was made stress-free by a visit to the Cool Boys Shoes website.

School parents' evenings

Whether your child has just started school or is in the sixth form, parents' evenings can be daunting and unsatisfactory. Read Parenting Without Tears' top ten tips to get the most from your school meetings.

New school uniform

Joseph has been helping his mum, Harriet Elliot, test and try out products since PWT was launched. Here he is in his new school uniform.

Timid child

My son is six years old and he's quite a quiet little thing. He's a bit of a worrier and although he has friends at school he's prone to keeping himself to himself. He's certainly not as full of beans as his older sister (she's nine now) was when she was his age. There's no reason that I can put my finger on for why he's this way but any advice will be gratefully received.

Helping children understand their emotions

The emotional development of your child is a key to her future happiness, as well as a cornerstone of well-regulated behaviour, writes Dr Stephen Briers in his book Superpowers for Parents, The psychology of great parenting and happy children.

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Photo _Creator Instant Camera from Canal Toys

Christine Mayle says she always looks forward to reviewing Canal Toys and this Photo_Creator Instant Camera was no exception when asked to try it out with her seven year old grandson.

BABY born Push Along Berta from Zapf Creations

BABY born Push Along Berta from Zapf Creations is perfect for toddlers who love their baby dolls, writes Anne Coates.

Look Out! Hungry Animals (2) by Paul Delaney

Following on from Look out! Hungry Lion and Look out! Hungry Snake comes the next two books in the Look Out! Hungry Animals series by Paul Delaney: Look Out! Hungry Spider and Look out! Hungry Shark. Review by Anne Coates.

Hot Cross Bun Pudding Recipe

Parker's Tavern, in the Cambridge Arms has just released its Easter Menu, which includes Easter Afternoon Tea available until 20 April as well as Good Friday and Easter Sunday specials. Chef Lee Clarke's shares his recipe for Hot Cross Bun Pudding.

NETVUE Upgraded Baby Monitor

NETVUE Upgraded Baby Monitor offers peace of mind for parents and carers, writes Anne Coates.

Kids Eat Free at Côte Brasseries this Easter

This Easter holidays from 4 to 21 April, families dining at Côte can treat their children (aged 12 and under) to a delicious, high-quality meal for free when spending a minimum of £20.

Happy Mother's Day from The Crayons

Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, Happy Mother's Day from The Crayons, created by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers is a funny and beautiful celebration of mothers in all their shapes, sizes and and variations. Reviewed by Anne Coates

Li'l Davinci EZ Store & Display Art Cabinet

The Li'l Davinci EZ Store & Display Art Cabinet made by dynamicFRAMES® is a picture frame with attitude – it stores up to 50 A4 Pictures and is a boon for parents, grandparents and all recipients of children's art.

b.box sippy cup

b.box sippy cup is perfect for older babies and toddlers who like to hold their cups – without spills! Anne Coates reviews.

The Detective Dog on Tour

The award-winning children’s book The Detective Dog, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Sara Oglivie, first published by Macmillan Children’s Books in 2016 is now brought to life by Tiny and Tall Productions and is currently on tour in theatres around the UK.

How Long Is That Dog? by John Bond

Award-winning author and illustrator, John Bond has produced a fabulous tale to delight youngsters from three plus: How Long Is That Dog? Review by Anne Coates.

We are like Birds by Laila Ekboir

We are like Birds by Laila Ekboir is a stunning new picture book about family, friendship, identity and resilience reviewed by Anne Coates.

Ring of Truth – YA Novel

Adult thriller writer, Joanne Sefton has turned her creative hand to writing for young adults with Ring of Truth, a compelling novel about truth and lies, reviewed by Anne Coates.

Murray and Bun! Murray the Pirate by Adam Stower

Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, Murray the Pirate is the third book in the Murray and Bun series, written and illustrated by Adam Stower. Reviewed by Anne Coates

Inkbound Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

Inkbound Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by Phillippa Leathley is the first in a brand new series that will captivate readers who love magic in their books, writes Anne Coates.

Get Dressed, Belly Button! by Lucie Brunelière

Get Dressed, Belly Button! written and illustrated by Lucie Brunelière and translated by Linda Burgess is a perfectly designed board book for babies and toddler, encouraging naming of clothes and discussion, writes Anne Coates.

Scarlet: Defender of the Universe by James Davis

Illustrated by Dotty Sutton, Scarlet: Defender of the Universe is the exciting, action packed middle grade debut by James Davis. Review by Anne Coates.

Hoover Cordless Vacuum Cleaner – HF2

A great way to start the new year is with a super clean home but if, like me housework is not one of your favourite occupations, it's great to find a machine which makes vacuuming a pleasure which isn't time-consuming. Anne Coates puts the Hoover Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap & ULTRA COMPACT X3™, Red - HF2 through its paces.

Sammy and the Stolen Paintings by Charlie P. Brooks

Illustrated by Steve May Sammy and the Stolen Paintings by Charlie P. Brooks is another warm and super funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged seven and up, writes Anne Coates.

So Sensory Light-Up Unicorn World from Canal Toys

So Sensory Light-Up Unicorn World from Canal Toys was a great hit with Lesley Lodge and her granddaughter.

Deep Freeze Self Care

The Deep Freeze products range is available in a variety of easy to use and discrete formats, all useful for soothing minor aches in muscles and joints. Working just like ice, all Deep Freeze products are non-medicinal, providing targeted, scientifically proven cooling and soothing relief, whilst being fast acting and providing an instant cooling sensation.

Gabby’s Dough House Playset from Canal Toys

In my opinion children can never get too much of Canal Toys Gabby’s Dollhouse and Gabby’s Dough House Playset is proving no exception, writes Christine Mayle.

Monopoly: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Monopoly: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas – a welcome addition to our collection of family board games, writes Anne Coates.