Recent Articles in Books for parents

Hook, Line & Singer by Cerys Matthews
Nov 24, 2014

In Hook, Line & Singer, Cerys Matthews presents 125 songs to sing out loud – perfect for family singalongs whatever the occasion.

The Very Hungover Caterpillar by Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees
Nov 6, 2014

Illustrated by Gillian Johnson, and written by Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees, The Very Hungover Caterpillar is a parody of that well-known children's book by Eric Carle. Anne Coates is a fan.

Calm Parents, Happy Kids by Dr Laura Markham
Nov 3, 2014

Subtitled "The Secrets of stress-free parenting",  Dr Laura Markham's Calm Parents, Happy Kids offers a three-step approach to create a peaceful environment at home. Anne Coates assesses the book.

The Lost Sock by Gillan Johnson
Oct 15, 2014

Anne Coates reviews The Lost Sock by Gillan Johnson and published by Constable.

Easy Weaning by Sara Patience
Sep 24, 2014

Published by Vermillion and subtitled "Everything you need to know about spoon-feeding and baby-led weaning", Sara Patience's book, Easy Weaning is a comprehensive guide for parents, writes Anne Coates.

Filthy Creatures by David Williams
Jul 9, 2014

From the new house of oort publications comes Filthy Creatures: things my mother never told me by David Williams, a collection of 17 poems casting a humorous perspective on members of the animal kingdom. Anne Coates reviews.

Confessions of the World's Best Father
May 22, 2014

Confessions of the World's Best Father will make anyone smile (if not succumb to raucous belly-laughing). Publication of Dave Engledow's book of photographs and commentary is perfectly timed for Father's Day but will make a great gift for any new or soon-to-be dad, writes Anne Coates.

Little London by Sunshine Jackson and Kate Hodges
Apr 10, 2014

Little London – Child-friendly Days Out And Fun Things To Do by Kate Hodges and Sunshine Jacksonin is a comprehensive guide to activities in the captial including over 200 free and affordable ideas. Anne Coates takes a wander through the pages.

The Music Miracle (5)
Mar 17, 2014

In the final part in our series of articles by Liisa Henrickson-Macaulay, founder of the early music education programme Moosicology and author of bestselling parenting title The Music Miracle: The Scientific Secret to Unlocking Your Child's Full Potential gives her last two tips on how to engage with your child through music.: playing "Conductor Says" and remembering your child is born musical.

Get Things Done by Robert Kelsey
Mar 13, 2014

Subtitled What stops smart people achieving more and how you can change, Robert Kelsey's Get Things Done may be just what you need to kick-start a more productive you, and the principals within the book can be applied to how you organise family life and help your children reach their own portential, writes Anne Coates.

The Music Miracle (4)
Mar 9, 2014

Liisa Henriksson-Macaulay, founder of the early music education programme Moosicology and author of bestselling parenting title The Music Miracle: The Scientific Secret to Unlocking Your Child's Full Potential gives her top ten tips on how to engage with your child through music. Here are tips seven and eight: Catch the higher bird and Musical moods.

Tell me a story
Feb 3, 2014

To celebrate National Storytelling Week, we publish ten useful guidelines for telling stories from Nancy Mellon's book Storytelling with Children.