Sore throat?
Forget honey and lemon – try some MOSS: Plant ‘helps to reduce pain and stop germs multiplying – without the dangers of paracetamol’ From honey and lemon to gargling salt water, there are many natural remedies we use to soothe a sore throat. Now, research suggests there could be a new remedy to ease your
Try a Bamboo Bra
How do you fancy a comfortable bra made of super soft fabric and featuring extra wide straps the Miracle bamboo comfort bra was designed to offer this in spades! With an easy front hook closure and a wireless design this super practical bra is perfect for all ladies looking for something extra special. It also offers
An Advent Treat with Elf & Seek
A brand-new, alternative festive countdown for the family The Little Treats Bakery is pleased to launch one ‘elf of an exciting product for Christmas 2017, which cleverly combines characterful biscuits with a fun, festive countdown activity – Elf & Seek. Comprising of 24 individually wrapped and decorated gingerbread elves, award winning* Elf & Seek is
Baby/Kids Scissors
Rubis® Baby/Kids Scissors in Elephant Pouch Nail care can never be this fun with Rubis baby nail scissors in elephant shaped pouch. An artful treasure delivered in pink and blue, baby nail scissors in elephant shaped leather pouch coined “elephantine” is a charming leather elephant pouch enveloping baby nail scissors. The rounded tips of the
Fresh X
Fresh X is a new environmentally-friendly personal Spritz suitable for all the family FreshX is an exciting new product in an innovative new category that fuses together two big trends: extra freshness down below and a serious environmental mission. On sale in Sainsbury’s stores. Just two or three ‘Spritz’ of FreshX onto toilet tissue transforms
Cake Yarn
Knitters and crocheter are going crazy for cakes – but not the edible kind. Great yarns put the fun back into our crafting. These two are reasonably priced, sumptuous colours and marvellous to work with. Soft, non splitting and tactile for any project. I purchased them from www.purplelinda crafts & www.wool4less Top right & bottom left Northern
Changing perceptions of dyslexia
Sal McKeown freelance journalist and author A headline in the Guardian in September said: ‘Jamie Oliver is right: people with dyslexia really do look at things differently.’ Let’s hope Jamie’s upbeat approach heralds a more positive attitude to dyslexia. All too often, we focus on dealing with the problems that dyslexia can cause. Poor spelling,
MORE TASTE LESS WASTE
Launched as part of Snact’s #deliciousprotest against wasted food and bland snacks, ‘more taste less waste’ is the foundation upon which an exciting new range of Banana Bars have been created… Three mouth-watering flavours Apple & Cinnamon, Carrot & Spice and Beetroot & Cacao, the snacks use the nation’s favourite fruit, bananas, to create bars
Healthy Snacking, But Not As You Know It
Most companies looking to create ‘healthy’ snacks tend to take unhealthy ones, such as biscuits and crisps, and tweak formulations in a bid to reduce the negative impact the foods have on our bodies. The result is inevitably a snack which, if you’re lucky, is a little healthier than the original product, but that simply
Childhood Eczema
Is keeping a diary the secret to combatting childhood eczema? To mark National Eczema Week (16 – 24 September), emollient experts Epaderm® Junior launch the ‘Eczema Tracker’ The new diary, to help parents monitor their child’s skin, is based on research findings of a year-long study of 200 parents 60% of parents reported that tracking skin
National Eye Health Week 18 Sep17
National Eye Health Week raises awareness of the importance of visiting an optomologist for healthcare. The week promotes the importance of regular sight tests every 2 years and educates people on the conditions it can uncover. Amazing case studies show how they discovered serious conditions, not necessarily sight related. Parents News UK interviewed Dr Ahmed Sivardeen Bsc(Hons) DOptom FCOptom
5 Popular Fundraising Ideas for School
Fundraising in the school is not only an important part of the academic year and an extra curricular fixture, but essential in the acquisition of new equipment and resources for use by students and teachers. With education budgets stretched and schools often struggling to raise the funds they need, it is more important than ever
Make a splash!
Harness the benefits of swimming for you and your little one with LittleLife’s splash-tastic SwimPaks. Enjoying the benefits of a swimming session with your little one has never been easier thanks to LittleLife’s super-practical Frog SwimPak. Not only fun for both you and your youngster, spending some time splashing about in the sea or swimming
Are you becoming a ‘Dermaparentologist’?
New study amongst parents highlights that greater knowledge of their child’s eczema can result in improvements to their skin With parents managing their child’s skin every day for an average of six years,1 and GPs having on average just 30 minutes per year to assess their skin,1 there is an emerging trend of parents becoming
Nibbling, Teething Jewellery & Accessories
Nibbling, a brand creating the first of its kind for the UK with a stunning range of teething jewellery and accessories. Babysafe products are made with 100% food grade silicone (similar to pacifiers & bottle nipples) safe and soft enough to chew. Jewellery that’s not just fashionable but also can be used to focus the
CALLING ALL LITTLE DOODLERS
Priceless opportunity for children to have their drawings displayed on billboards across the country This summer, proud parents across the UK and Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to see their child’s drawings displayed for all to see. In partnership with Mumsnet, BIC® KIDS is launching an amazing competition celebrating kids’ creativity by taking
Hape’s range of Ride On’s and Scooters
As the weather starts to get warmer, ensure your little one’s are on their feet, exploring the world around them, with Hape’s range of Ride On’s and Scooters this summer. Bug About Hape’s cute Bug About allows your child to hop on the friendly bugs back, encouraging them to scoot around both in and outdoors!
4 great reasons to choose an electric bike today
Summer is finally here, so now is the perfect time to get the whole family out on two wheels. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a healthier and stress-free way to commute, or just trying to get the teenagers out the house, cycling is ideal for everyone. If you or your family are new
Stewart Garden’s Lead Effect Planters
Stewart Garden’s Lead Effect Planters are ideal for creating your garden’s focal point, especially when paired with colourful shrubs such as divine David Austin Roses. These timeless, silver hand finished planters are lightweight, beautiful, affordable and available in four sizes. They can be planted with roses, herbs, low hedging and small trees such as buxus
Styleboxe
Styleboxe is a brand new concept in table décor for kids parties, weddings and other special occasions. You don’t need to shop at multiple shops and locations to source these accessories. The unique service offers a complete styling solution in one box. Designed to take the time and stress out of event decoration. For a