Recent Articles

Toilet Training in time for Starting School (in: Early years)
Jul 17, 2024

All aboard the Toilet Train: Children's charity ERIC launches a summer campaign to support children about to enter reception class who are not yet toilet trained. 

Win a Pair of Dubs Universe Flex Sneakers (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jul 16, 2024

Parenting for Tears is delighted to be partnering with Dubs Universe, a new sustainable kids footwear brand, to offer you the chance to win a pair of their Flex sneakers in Dove Grey. 

Dorian The Musical (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Jul 15, 2024

Dorian The Musical is a fabulous retelling of Oscar Wilde's Picture of Dorian Gray, updated for a modern audience and set in the world of rock stars and influencers. Anne and Harriet Coates went to the opening night.

Join in the Big Butterfly Count (in: News)
Jul 12, 2024

Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is today calling on people across the UK to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count (12 July to 4 August) and help scientists understand how climate change is moving butterflies. Find out how to join in the Big Butterfly Count.

UV Protection Beach Shelter (in: Products & equipment)
Jul 10, 2024

Even in the UK we have to be careful of  the sun's rays especially on the sensitive skin on babies, children teens and not to forget adults and older people. This UV Protection Beach Shelter from Mountain Warehouse is perfect for the beach, park and garden and is compact and light enough to pack for your holidays abroad writes Anne Coates.

myFirst Camera 3 (in: Games & toys)
Jul 9, 2024

Fed up of sharing your camera or phone with a child? Christine Mayle found myFirst Camera 3 was perfect for her grandson.

Billie's Buzz by Alison Brown (in: Books: children & YA)
Jul 4, 2024

Written and illustrated by Alison Brown, Billie's Buzz is a delightful picture book for young children – introducing them to the wonderful world of bees. Reviewed by Anne Coates. 

DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse Mystery Cat Box: Clay (in: Games & toys)
Jul 2, 2024

DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse Mystery Cat Box Clay proved to be a great hit with Christine Mayle's granddaughter.

Family Friendly Museum Award Shortlist 2024 (in: News)
Jun 27, 2024

Today charity Kids in Museums reveals the shortlist for its Family Friendly Museum Award. Each year the charity celebrates museums, galleries, castles, historic homes and heritage sites that are most welcoming, fun and accessible to all ages. It’s up to families to decide the winner!

Adnan The Boy Who Helped His Mummy Remember (in: Books: children & YA)
Jun 24, 2024

Written by the directors of award-winning short film Adan, Mark Arrigo and Steven Chatterton and illustrated by the incredible Syrian artist Diala Brisly  this picture book tells the heart-warming story about the power of love, hope and determination.

Wonderground Competition Winners (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jun 15, 2024

Thanks to publishers The Book Guild we had five copies of Wonderground by Harry Miller and illustrated by Stephanie Zhao to be won. Here are our competition winners.

Choking Prevention (in: News)
Jun 7, 2024

The annual World Food Safety Day, 7 June draws attention to choking hazards for young children. This year’s theme highlights the importance of being prepared to effectively resolve food safety incidents. A new report by CE Safety has analysed ONS data to investigate choking related deaths from 2018 to 2022. According to St John’s Ambulance, 80 percent of parents feel unsure about how to properly act when witnessing their child choking – this is worrying given how many incidents there are.