Frograt
Fun book for under-fives, Frograt, a half-frog, half-rat. He lives in a swamp brimming with other peculiar animals. One day, in the…
Education & Books
COLOSSAL WORDS FOR KIDS
75 vocabulary-boosting words defined in rhyme to stick in the mind! HARRIED Harry is late He’s off to get married Harry is…
(Stupid) Parenting, Journaling, and the Power of Self-Reflection
What’s the dumbest parenting strategy your parents believed in? Did they have a zero-tolerance policy that taught you how to lie better?·
Warning: Your diet is probably bad for your brain
By Patrick Holford, Foodforthebrain.org Mental health meltdown declared as rates of mental illness soar The food we eat is damaging our brain.·
Top 10 Ways To Create An Autism-Friendly Home For Your Child
Discover the top 10 ways to create an autism-friendly haven within your home Photo by Anna Kolosyuk on Unsplash Creating an autism-friendly…
fischertechnik influences PISA results
How fischertechnik can positively influence the PISA results PISA stands for “Programme for International Student Assessment”. The PISA study has been carried…
Go batty for bats
Why caring for these much-misunderstood mammals is essential for the environment Nearly 130 years ago, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published and has…
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
In the hustle and bustle of raising children, it’s essential to pause and consider the mental well-being of our little ones.·
My Amazing ADHD Brain
A Child’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD This book contains: crazy inventions, stinky socks, a colourful collection of monsters and some super-slimy…
‘Face Your Fears: 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias and Anxiety’
‘Face Your Fears: 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias and Anxiety’ is the new book from Harley Street phobia specialist Christopher Paul Jones.·
Children’s Mental Health Week
As Children’s Mental Health Week, 5-11 February, spotlights the need for urgent change and effective solutions for our youth mental health crisis,…
Safer Internet Day
Screen Time gives users a better understanding of the time they and their kids spend using apps, visiting websites, and on devices…
Five top tips for the perfect university application
Vicki Ryan, University Counsellor, ACS International School Egham Applying to university is a big decision, but it does not have to feel…
The Gruffalo & Other Stories Gift Guide
The Gruffalo is the delightful story of a brave little mouse and his journey through the deep dark wood, evading prey using…
Hachette Children’s Books
Hachette Children’s Group is one of the largest children’s publishers in the UK, with an excellent track record in creating bestselling and…
My Voice Matters.
Children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, launches free school resources for Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 The theme of Children’s Mental Health Week…
How parents can support children experiencing school refusal
School refusal remains a major problem in the UK. A recent study by the Commission on School Reform found that 40% of…
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Young Adults with Additional Needs
What’s Possible? A parent’s guide to supporting young adults with additional needs and the route to creating an independent future All parents…
Back-to-school Stress
As summer ends, children across the UK are returning to the classroom this week. With the start of a new academic year…
The Back to School Shoe Shopping Experience Becomes Less Stressful for Parents in Derby
30th August 2023: A shop in Derby is making the annual trip to buy shoes for the first day of the school…
Getting back-to-school ready: Ex-teacher shares tips for parents
As summer comes to an end, parents across the country are gearing up for the back-to-school season. However, transitioning from the laid-back…
4 at-home brain training techniques to help improve concentration
Mindfulness meditation: This involves focusing your attention on the present moment without judgement. This can help reduce impulsivity as individuals will become…
tonies® Partners with National Autistic Society Ahead of World Autism Acceptance Week
tonies® – the leading audio platform for children – is delighted to announce a partnership with the National Autistic Society to help…
LGBT+ History Month
FREE educational digital download is available now and to anyone from individuals to schools, academies, parents, communities, and individuals Young people hoped…
Four-year Autistic Pupil-Centred Study
Autistic young people’s experiences of mainstream education help shape guidance for schools and parents York St John University publishes four-year pupil-centred study.…
BEWARE OF OLD SHOES
By Christophe Champs, expert in Biomechanics and founder of PODO Clinic Shoes are not like children – we’re allowed to have favourites.·
National Apprenticeship Week 2022
6 benefits of choosing an apprenticeship, according to a careers mentor Apprenticeships give aspiring individuals a chance to earn and learn in…
Wicked Christmas Toys
As Christmas steadily approaches, every parent will begin to think what toy or game will children want this year? Well, at Wicked…
Unlock Spooky STEM Fun This Halloween
Geomag Glow Every year, come autumn, we go on the lookout for the funkiest, most exciting Halloween decorations, only to throw them…
Best Books to Read with Kids in 2022
Reading books with kids is important for a number of reasons. Books can teach kids valuable lessons, expose them to new ideas,…
How to successfully change your eating habits
By Dr Bunmi Aboaba, Food Addiction Coach Do certain situations, feelings, moods or times of day prompt you to overeat? If so,…
Horses and the Mental Health
Horses and the Mental Health lessons you can practice at home By Emma Hutchison, HorseBack UK Horses are part of childhood, whether…
Oxford College launches new scholarship for Black British students
New College Oxford has launched a new scholarship for economically disadvantaged Black British students at Oxford University. The Robert Allen Perkins Scholarship…
Baby FAQs: The Most Common Concerns for First-Time Parents
Becoming a parent for the first time can be a rather daunting experience. From nappy changes to dummies and potty training, there…
Mash Direct Grow Your Own Campaign
Tips to grow veg and herbs with the family By Jane Perrone I’ve teamed up with Mash Direct http://www.mashdirect.com/growyourown the award-winning ‘field-to-fork’…
Inside the World of Mummy Blogging
Mummy blog Mummy blogging has seen a huge rise in popularity in blogging spheres. Women around the world are documenting their experiences…
BECOMING, Michelle Obama
BECOMING, the #1 international bestselling memoir by former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, will be published in two new…
How To Help Kids Cope With Anxiety
Connections Academy school counselling consultant shares time-tested recommendations to help your children cope with anxiety Children are pretty resilient but the events…
Minecraft: The Island
Win a Copy of Minecraft For a chance to win send your name and email here before 15th March We have three…
Try a Drink with Benefits
We have teamed up with Gusto to give you a chance to win a case to try them out for yourself.·
Mother of invention
After their daughter went undiagnosed for over a decade, Kitty and Daniel Nabarro knew they had to help others with identifying and…
Homeschooling Tips
Homeschooling Tips: How to re-organize your child’s virtual learning space Connections Academy share 4 tips and tricks on how to create an…
Thriving through home schooling?
Thriving through home schooling or surviving it – what I’ve learnt and what my separated clients are experiencing by Claire Blakemore.·
Top 10 Most Important Trans Facts
Researchers from The University of Exeter has recently launched its two-year project in collaboration with University of Portsmouth unveiling never seen before…
Christmas Gift Books…
How about a present that will last all year this Christmas. Gift books are the gift that keeps on giving! ADULTS Gardening…
Turn Night-time Anxieties into Confidence & Bravery
Former children everywhere will readily admit that night-time often used to be a nerve-wracking, palm-sweating experience. From fears of the dark to…
Bug Busting Day
Busting the myths around head lice for Bug Busting Day With the school year in full swing and the cold nights drawing…
Want your kids to stand out at school?
Step up their style with a brand-new shoes like these. Softness, flexibility, on-trend styling and the unrivalled quality-price ratio are the characteristics…
The best gift you can give your kids this Christmas is resilience
Attributed to Sue Penna, co-founder and chief executive officer at Rock Pool CIC Resilience is the ability to return to being healthy…
Combat the University Mental Health Crisis.
Students from across the UK are clubbing together to combat the university mental health crisis. In an initiative started by students’ emotional…
Does the thought of September have you or your little ones feeling wobbly?
The advent of the new school year is a significant time of transition for kids and parents alike. Adjusting to new routines,…
Yoga Poses for Parents to Overcome Back Pain
Being parents to a bundle of joy is the best blessing you can ever have. It’s a wonderful moment for both parents.·
Have Fun Exploring Your Love for Music with the Grandkids
Ever since I retired, I’ve had a lot more time to spend with my grandchildren. Unfortunately, I don’t quite have the energy…
Addiction Expert urges Parents to Learn about Drugs
With the festival season in full swing, Priory addiction expert Dr Niall Campbell says parents need to know about the drugs their…
Aqua Wipes: The Plastic-Free, Biodegradable Wet Wipes
Nearly all of us at one time will use wet wipes -they are so darn useful and handy. But and there is…
Carlton Books
Continuing listing books in Parents News Books section, we now look at some new releases from Carlton Books. ICC Cricket World Cup…
Family Books
Continuing coverage of Books in 2019, these are Family Books, and can be read by all. Unscripted Claire Handscombe (also known as…
Books-Education & Health
Continuing coverage of Books in 2019, these are Education Books including Health Hey Dog! Let’s Talk! A beautifully illustrated education book.·
Books for all in 2019
Jungle Jamboree Jo Empson’s new picture book. Lion, Bird, Zebra, Leopard and Hippo prepare for Jungle Jamboree, The jungle creatures all try…
The Problem of Toxic Masculinity
Think of the ideal man – who comes to mind? Sean Connery as James Bond? Brad Pitt in Fight Club? Or perhaps…
Healthy, Fast 800 Diet
For years I’ve been told the best way to lose weight and keep it off is to eating a little less and…
Do cats and dogs get on in short visits??
As cat owners, we all know that feeling when you invite a relative or friend over for dinner and they say the…
Learning to Play the Natural Way – the Benefits of Natural Resources
Natural and open-ended resources provide a vast range of opportunities; they can be used by children in their original state, or imagined…
Conscious Parenting and Its KEY Benefits
“Once you understand more of your consciousness, your child’s consciousness enhances” – Sidra Jafri If you are wanting to contribute in creating…
A new winter’s ‘tail’ set to help retired greyhounds at Christmas
A new children’s book from author Chris Dignam is raising awareness of greyhounds as pets and boosting funds for a rescue charity…
Optometrist warns we’re absorbing more than 10 times too much blue light from digital device screens
Optometrist and blue light expert Dhruvin Patel believes that due to our screen-heavy lifestyles, the average Brit is absorbing more than 10…
Dyslexic employees could help to solve the skills shortages of the future
New report identifies that dyslexic individuals hold a unique set of skills that will be important to our future workforce Educators and…
The Polka Theatre, Wimbledon Nov 2018
NEW SEASON: Polka Theatre, Ratty, Badger and Mole to the rescue! The Wind in the Willows: 9 November 2018 – 17 February…
The Everlast Notebook
The Everlast notebook provides a classic pen and paper experience, yet is built for the digital age. Each page is covered in…
Women & Shakespeare
Women & Shakespeare, November 2018 Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon Women & Shakespeare: A Woman’s Work, every Saturday at 11am: Hear all…
World Mental Health Day
Head Above Water British Designer, Steuart Padwick has created the 9-metre high interactive, ‘Head Above Water’ interactive sculpture on London’s South Bank…
Exploring humankind’s fascination with animals through 300 captivating images
This October, Animal: Exploring the Zoological World, a new book from Phaidon, will chronicle the captivating visual history of humankind’s fascination with…
Boosting Your Family’s Online Safety
Google is launching its Safety Centre in the UK. In an ever-changing world, families are navigating new technologies, gadgets and online services.·
Roald Dahl’s Matilda is still top of the class
The 30th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s Matilda and the release of a new special edition book today October 4th, eBay.co.uk·
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
ALICE IN WONDERLAND RETURNS 13 Oct – 3 Nov 2018 Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) returns with their multi-venue, immersive stage production.·
Stick Man, Leicester Square Theatre
STICK MAN Stick Man is based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, and playing at Leicester Square…
Science Museum Oct/Nov 18
Stellar events announced for The Sun: Living With Our Star at the Science Museum The Sun at Science Museum: Living With Our…
New Books Autumn 18
‘Of what do little bears dream? New Books: Bright snowflakes perhaps… Or dark starry nights. Hot chocolate… Cold pizza. Straight horizons…And curly…
Student Mental Health
Student Mental Health, The Ticking Time-Bomb: 75% of Students Need Mental Health Support Amongst the 2.3 million students studying at UK universities…
Coping with change – tips for parents
Although an exciting time, the majority of students find some aspects of the transition to university challenging – but it’s important to…
Heading off to School, College or University?
The start of term is approaching, and whether you are heading off to school, college or university, it’s time to stock up…
Skip Hop Back To School
NEW friends added the award-winning collection It’s that time again, after a fun-filled Summer holidays, it’s time to get your little ones…
Stormin’ Normans at Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle in West Sussex is set to kick off the back to school season on Sunday 16 September with Norman Knights…
Back to school! All the gear to see you top the class
Sport OPRO Mouthguard As the world’s largest manufacturer of the most technically advanced mouthguards in the world and with over 20 years…
Flash Drive for School
Ready for kids back to school? Possible gift is this neat and powerful SanDisk UltraFit Flash Drive. Available on Amazon: Sandisk Ultra…
Horniman Museum
A child-friendly treasure trove By Sal McEeown When I visited Horniman Museum and Gardens www.horniman.ac.uk in Forest Hill, south London on a…
Steinberg Music into Schools
STEINBERG RALLIES SCHOOLS TO HELP BRING MUSIC BACK INTO EDUCATION SCHOOLS across the country could be in with a chance of securing…
Beyond the rankings: how to find the best international school for your child
Students at UWC Atlantic campus in Wales. When it comes to choosing an international school for your child, you might be tempted…
Engaging children with societal issues
By James Haddrell, Artistic and Executive Director at Greenwich Theatre In recent years a new term has entered our vocabulary – the…
Parents, don’t panic – your picky eater is in good health!
Research findings using data from the University of Bristol’s Children of the 90s study should reassure parents that their fussy toddlers can…
Back to School Supplies
Spiral‘s Back to school collection Ready to keep your kids ahead of the pack this term with these school supplies.·
Back to School Advice
10 Ways to Prepare for Starting School in September By Early Years Specialist and founder of playHOORAY!, Claire Russell When it comes…