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Michael Rosen launches Children's Book Week on the London Eye
Oct 6, 2008

Children's Laureate Michael Rosen hosted a trip on the London Eye for local school children to launch Children's Book Week.

Spreadshirt competition winner
Oct 6, 2008

Competition winners often write to thank Parenting Without Tears for their prizes. But this time Alex Bell wrote enclosing a photograph of Toby wearing his new Tshirt that we just couldn't resist sharing!

Big and Small – CBeebies
Oct 5, 2008

Starting on Monday 6 October and transmitted every day for ten weeks, Big and Small was a great hit with Toby and his cousin Lily who watched the preview copy, writes Alex Bell.

October is Walk to School month
Oct 1, 2008

According to the most recent figures 41 per cent of primary school kids are now driven to school. To improve their chances of more exercise and better health, leave the car at home and get the kids walking during Walk to School month - afterwards!

National survey of mothers who return to work launched today by the NCT
Sep 25, 2008

Have you returned to work from maternity leave in the last 12 months? If so you could take part in this UK-wide survey and get a ten per cent discount on baby and toddler toys, clothes and equipment at NCT shop.

Winners of Booktrust’s Early Years Awards announced
Sep 24, 2008

Booktrust winners of the 2008 Early Years Awards all exemplify the remarkable creativity in words, design and illustration necessary to encourage young children to read. 

 

Half-term excursion - watch rutting red deer at RSPB Minsmere, Suffolk
Sep 22, 2008

RSPB Minsmere is hosting a free event - an impressive wildlife spectacle to impress the kids with at half-term: rutting red deer.

Canary Islands - bargain holidays at half-term
Sep 15, 2008

Half-term Canary Islands accommodation from www.holidaylets.net features a vast selection of private holiday homes in destinations well served by the budget airlines.

Marmite SOS - save our sandwiches!
Sep 14, 2008

If you are seeking inspiration for what to put in the kids lunchbox sandwiches for a nutritionally balanced meal contact the Marmite email hotline and be inspired!

Premenstrual Syndrome - new seven day eating plan to help relieve symptoms
Sep 8, 2008

PMS charity the National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome (NAPS) announces new findings after years of research - changes to diet and lifestyle can help lessen the PMS symptoms. NAPS has produced the unique PMS Seven Day Nutrition Plan, providing advice, meal plans and recipes together with dietician, author and broadcaster Nigel Denby.

National vaccination programme against cervical cancer begins for young teens
Sep 5, 2008

The national vaccination programme against cervical cancer, officially launched  by Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo, will offer protection to about 300,000 12 to 13 year-old girls each year.

Travelodge - 50,000 rooms at just £9
Sep 4, 2008

Whether you are intending to holiday in the UK or live here and just what a change of scene, Travelodge is offering an amazing deal on rooms. A family of four or three adults can share for just £9 per night.