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Canal Toys Art Lab Watercolour Studio (in: Games & toys)
May 2, 2022

Canal Toys Art Lab Watercolour Studio reviewed by an enthusiastic Cooper-Muir family.

Move More At Your Desk by Kerrie-Anne Bradley (in: Healthy parents)
Apr 28, 2022

We keep being told that we are sitting for too long at our desks. Kerrie-Anne Bradley has the answer to the problems associated with inactivity in her excellent book, Move More At Your Desk and here she describes her Shake Break.

New at wagamama (in: Child-friendly restaurants)
Apr 27, 2022

wagamama is Harriet's favourite restaurant so she and Anne Coates managed to fit in two trips there during the school holidays.

An Artist’s Eyes by Frances Tosdevin and Illustrated by Clémence Monnet (in: Books: children & YA)
Apr 21, 2022

Illustrated by Clémence Monnet, An Artist’s Eyes by Frances Tosdevin is reviewed by Tina Hampson.

Spring Cleaning with Seep (in: Products & equipment)
Apr 19, 2022

Approximately 600 million plastic sponges are thrown into landfills in the UK every year. Seep's alternative isn't just plastic free, it's also 100 per cent compostable so you can even use it to help keep your houseplants healthy once you've finished using it. Anne Coates put their starter pack to the test.

Boost Your Immune System With CurraNZ Immune Support (in: Healthy parents)
Apr 12, 2022

New Zealand blackcurrant supplements, CurraNZ, has just launched its new CurraNZ Immune Support to help deliver immune-enhancing effects which help to curb the common cycle of suppressed immunity and rising inflammation and help prevent opportunistic infections. Clinical pharmacist, Mike Wakeman describes their efficacy.

Hamlet – National Theatre Production (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Apr 8, 2022

Adapted for young audiences in terms of content and the length of the play, by Jude Christian, Hamlet at the National Theatre was a triumph.

Mr Toots by Emma Chichester Clark (in: Books: children & YA)
Apr 1, 2022

Mr Toots by Emma Chichester Clark was a huge success with Tina Hampson's classes.

Ways To Cope After An Injury Caused By Medical Negligence (in: Healthy parents)
Mar 28, 2022

When we undergo a medical procedure, we expect that it's going to help us get better. However, in some cases, medical procedures can actually lead to serious problems occurring, and then these illnesses or injuries get worse instead. While your doctor should inform you of risks, there are some cases in which they only worsen due to the negligence of your doctor or surgeon. Emily Roberts outlines some steps you should take if this has happened to you.

Polar discount for Mother's Day (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Mar 22, 2022

To celebrate Mother's Day, Polar is delighted to announce its top offer discount for 20 percent off Polar Unite, Ignite 2 ,Vantage M2 & sensors (H10, H9, Verity Sense) and wristbands accessories, in all colours.

Seven Top Tips to Quit Smoking by Michael Gregory (in: Healthy parents)
Mar 21, 2022

Michael Gregory who founded True Quit give his top seven tips for giving up smoking,

Competition winner – Stage Call (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Mar 18, 2022

Our competition to win a signed copy of Stage Call, the fifth book in the Hannah Weybridge crime thriller series by Anne Coates was very popular. Here is our winner.