Grandmothers by Sally Vickers is a beautifully written, witty and totally absorbing novel which looks at family relationships from the point of view of three older and very different women.

Congratulations to Jasbinder Bilan for winning the 2019 Costa  Children's Book Award with her début novel Asha & the Spirit Bird, published by Chicken House.

Dr Ivy Ge, author of The Art of Good Enough: The Working Mom's Guilt-free Guide to Thriving While Being Imperfect, gives some valuable advice to anxious new mums.

There has been a lot of interest recently in CBD Oils in helping to overcome anxiety, depression, pain. Anne Coates has been putting some brands to the test: Dargonfly, Vitality, Medterra and Goodbody.

Alteya Organics Liquid Soap Range is certified organic and made with botanical extracts and pure essential oils. Anne Coates sampled two: Chamomile & Calendula and Grapefruit & Orange.

Greta Gerwig's film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Little Women, is a triumph and a delight to watch, writes Anne Coates.

Black Beauty, presented by Red Bridge Arts and Traverse Theatre Company is one of the funniest family shows I've seen. If you are near London this is a must-see, writes Anne Coates.

To celebrate my friend's birthday I took her to Waltham Abbey Marriott Spa. Here are our thoughts.

Bestselling and award-winning haircare brand, SheaMoisture, have unveiled an exciting new line to the UK- their iconic African Black Soap & Bamboo Charcoal Haircare Collection. Anne Coates put their African Black Soap & Bamboo Charcoal Purification Masque to the test. 

If you’re visiting a first-time mum this Christmas, you’re probably wondering what to give them and choosing the perfect present can be hard. Becoming a first time mum is both emotional and exhausting so gifting them with anything to make their life easier is ideal. ‘Mums’-to-be’ naturally prepare well for the big day especially with the nine month build up and advice from their midwives, family and friends urges them to buy the important components to starting a family. However, some of the smaller things may be forgotten, so with that in mind nursery retailer Kiddies Kingdom have put together a Mini Christmas Gift Guide to help you choose a thoughtful present any new mum would love to receive.

So, you have saved the money necessary for your child’s college education throughout the years, and your son or daughter has studied diligently for this opportunity. Now that the date is almost here for your precious child to leave home and go to university for a higher education from a prestigious institution such as the Universidade de Lisboa, the question is, have you covered all the basics to ensure your child’s safety abroad? asks Emily Roberts.