Recent Articles in Books for parents

Infuse: Herbal Teas to Cleanse, Nourish and Heal
Apr 15, 2016

Herbal teas are a great way to keep you and your family healthy. A new book, Infuse: Herbal Teas to Cleanse, Nourish and Heal by Paula Grainger and Karen Sullivan, is packed full delicious and innovative caffeine-free herb tea recipes which harness the power of nature’s most potent healing ingredients. Medical Herbalist Paula Grainger shares her pick of the top five infusions for parents and kids.

PEACE OF MIND by Georgina Rodgers
Mar 3, 2016

Subtitled "A book of calm for busy mums", Georgina Rodgers' book, PEACE OF MIND, encourages mothers to take time out for themselves whether it be for five or 20 minutes. Anne Coates agrees that it is the "perfect gift for every woman you know who could do with five minutes to focus on herself amidst the chaos of everyday life". 

The Teenager Who Came to Tea by Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees
Nov 5, 2015

Illustrated by Gillian Johnson, this latest offering from the the bestselling writing duo Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees will resonate with parents everywhere. The Teenager Who Came to Tea is a perfect parody, writes Anne Coates.

The BLOX Diary 2016
Oct 14, 2015

A new Diary 2016 launched by Blox Stationery, a sister company to MUM's Office offers a stylish way to keep track of home, work, family and social life suitable for parents of either sex and those without children. Anne Coates reviews.

Switch I.T. Off! by Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees
Oct 1, 2015

Switch I.T. Off! Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees is the cheapest "smartphone" you'll find – made with paper and full of facts and fun to keep you screen free and connected to people in real life, writes Anne Coates.

Coloring Book of Horses by Lesley Lodge
Sep 9, 2015

Mindfulness is the buzz word now and colouring-in, once the territory of small children, has become a popular way to live in the moment. Author Lesley Lodge combines her love for horses with a mind relaxing activity in Coloring Book of Horses: Stress Reducing Art Therapy. You can also win a copy.

Five Tips to Develop Positive Kids
Jun 23, 2015

Jon Gordon, author of The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel your Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy, gives his five top tips to develop positive children.

The Beach Book by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield
Jun 2, 2015

Looking for ways to engage your children by the sea? Take The Beach Book by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield for inspiration, writes Anne Coates.

Sew Japanese by Mariko Nakamura
May 27, 2015

Making children's clothes has just become a whole lot more interesting with Sew Japanese by Mariko Nakamura, writes Anne Coates.

Burnout to Brilliance by Jayne Morris
Mar 12, 2015

Burnout to Brilliance, subtitled Strategies for Sustainable Success is an excellent self-help book by Jayne Morris, writes Anne Coates.

100 Family Adventures
Mar 6, 2015

Published by Frances Lincoln Limited, 100 Family Adventures written by Tim and Kerry Meek (with the help of their children Amy and Ella)is a great book for inspiring families to try something new and be a bit more adventurous. Review by Anne Coates.

A Parent’s Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
Feb 26, 2015

First published in 2002, A Parent’s Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder by child psychologists and autism experts Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson and James C. McPartland have fully revised and updated their bestselling tome to reflect the new changes in diagnosis, as well as all the latest research and newly developed interventions. Ian Robinson, a parent of a child with high-functioning autism, recommends the book.