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Made by Dad by Scott Bedford

 (in: Books for parents)
May 21, 2013
Made by Dad: 67 Blueprints for Making Cool Stuff andother great title from Workman reviewed by Jonathan Bell.
 

National Smile Month

 (in: Fit kids)
May 20, 2013
National Smile Month is run and organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to improving oral health by providing free and impartial dental advice. There's never been a better time to sort out dental issues and smile.
 

Get fit with blast fx DVD

 (in: Healthy parents)
May 18, 2013
If the prospect of holidays has made you think of exercising into your summer clothes, fitness fx has a range of DVDs to get your body moving and kick start your fitness training. We took a look at blast fx.
 

Tethers by Jack Croxall

 (in: Books: children & YA)
May 17, 2013
A great book from Jack Croxall, Tethers grips readers from start to finish. Well-written and perfectly pitched at the Young Adult readership, Tethers makes an ideal holiday read and is highly recommended by Anne Coates.
 

Half-term bargains from Keycamp

 (in: Holiday news)
May 16, 2013
Enjoy the best of Brittany this half term with Keycamp. The outdoor holiday specialist is offering seven nights from just £355 per family, including travel – ideal for a cost effective, action-packed family break.
 

Eurocamp Costa Brava half-term deal

 (in: Holiday news)
May 16, 2013
For a last-minute half-term break that won’t break the bank, families should consider a holiday with Eurocamp. A seven night stay at the specialist’s El Delfin Verde parc at Torroella de Montgri on the Costa Brava costs from just £45 per family, per night (accommodation only) – ideal for sun, sea and fun and all at a great price too.
 

Chickenpox: facts and myths

 (in: Fit kids)
May 15, 2013
The chickenpox season peaks from April to July so Dr Sarah Brewer here discusses the facts and myths surrounding this childhood disease and recommends PoxClin CoolMousse to alleviate the itchiness.
 

My Little BABY born®: I Can Swim

 (in: Games & toys)
May 14, 2013
A baby doll that swims! A fabulous addition to the Zapf creations family of BABY born®, writes Anne Coates, my little BABY born® I Can Swim is the ultimate in bathtime toys.
 

Robosapien: Rebooted

(in: CDs & DVDs)
May 13, 2013
Robosapien was a perfect film for eight yrar old Toby, as his father Jonathan Bell reports.
 

Flying with children

 (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
May 11, 2013
Some children can be a nightmare on planes, and others pure angels but you can even the odds for a more peaceful flight by preparing ahead and staying calm. Parneting Without Tears has teamed up with Cheapflights to offer readers a free ebook to download: Guide to Flying with Children.
 

Using a mobile phone while driving

 (in: Consumer watch)
May 10, 2013
Dean Dunham explains the legal ramifications of using your mobile phone when driving.
 

Get a tan with Vita Liberata

 (in: Looking good, feeling great)
May 9, 2013
The best and safest way to get a tan is to fake it. Anne Coates tried out Vita Liberata Rich For Face Tinted Self Tan Gel and and Moment by Moment Self Tan Mousse.
 
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