On Mental Health Day Lorena Bernal, life coach and founder of Live Love Better, outlines four exercises to help stressed parents feel instantly happier.

Anne Coates recommends three brilliantly funny books for middle grade readers which make great Christmas presents and stocking-fillers or birthday gifts: Small Fry by David Baddiel, The Snowman Code by Simon Stephenson, and The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon. All are published in hardback by HarperCollins  Children's Books.

The recently reopened Young V&A museum, which was co-designed with local children, has been named the best heritage site in the country for families at an awards ceremony in Yorkshire today (8 October 2024).

Three fabulous, seasonal books from HarperCollins Children's Books: Paddington's Trick or Treat by Michael Bond, The Café at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please and The Green-fingered Witch  By Helen Docherty reviewed by Anne Coates.

There's something wonderful about giving a toddler their own "first baby" and the Little BABY born® dolls from Zapf Creations are perfect for this, writes Anne Coates.

Dr Audrey Tang, psychologist, performance coach and founder of performing arts charity The Click Arts Foundation, discusses how to encourage a love of arts in your children – and why it matters. 

As we move into Halloween time, HarperCollins Children's Books have four fabulous books full of magic and legend: Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enlightenment by Anna James; Fireborn: Starling and the Cavern of Light by Aisling Fowler; Brielle and Bear Once upon a Time by Salomey Doku and Skulduggery Pleasant The Haunted House on Hollow Hill by Derek Landy.

Lonely Planet Kids’ Atlas of Cats, written by Frances Evans and illustrated by Kelsey Heaton, is the purr-fect book for curious kids who want to learn more about one of our most beloved pets. Whether you're a devoted cat enthusiast or simply curious about the world of cats, this book will delight you, writes Anne Coates.

Anne Coates wasn't sure what to expect with these cocktails in a box but was completely won over when she tasted the NICO Negroni.

This Yerloa Pop-up Hammer Game was an instant success with nine month-old Lizzie and it's still one of her favourite toys nine months later, writes Anne Coates.

Anne Coates reviews the Mico Toastie from Morphy Richards, the Judges Choice in the The Big Christmas Wishlist Awards in the Tech & Gadget category, and it's a winner for her too.

We were delighted to team up with HarperCollins Children's Books to offer our readers a chance to win one of five copies of PernicketyBOO by Sally Gardner and Illustrated by Chris Mould. Here are our lucky competition winners.

COBWEB by Michael Morpurgo, the bestselling author of War Horse and one of the nation's favourite storytellers, is a powerfully moving tale told from the point of view of a small, loyal and loving dog.

Rosemary Roberts discusses her book, WHAT MATTERS? for family wellbeing: Babies, young children, and their companions’ mental health and happiness.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year, typically in the autumn and winter, can also contribute to feelings of worry and anxiety. Denise Iordache, sleep therapist and founder of JoySpace Therapy, outlines some practical strategies for managing worry. 

We are delighted to team up with HarperCollins Children's Books to offer readers the chance to win on of five copies of Pernickety BOO by Sally Gardner.

With a new collection of "Poems to make you laugh, smile and think", Michael Rosen, former Children's Laureate takes you Out of this World with drawings by Ed Vere. Reviewed by Anne Coates.

We like to test equipment comprehensively, so after Anne Coates reviewed the smarTrike Traveler ActiveStroller, her daughter Olivia took it on holiday to Portugal to see how it faired on the flight. Here are her thoughts along with her husband's.