Lonely Planet Kids has produced an excellent Games on the Go package that is perfect for holidays and travelling, writes Anne Coates. 

Air steward Kirsty McGrath is a mother of two living in Birmingham. She suffers from a skin complaint: Vitiligo. Here she talks about how the condition affected her and how Microskin has changed her life.

Anne Coates takes a look at parenting and family themes in recent contemporary fiction: This Child of Ours by Sadie Pearse (Sphere) and Call Me Star Girl by Louise Beech (Orenda Books).

Dr Carrie Ruxton, from the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS), gives her top nutrition tips to get ready for a summer of fun and outdoor life.

Illustrated by Michael Muller, Amazing Expeditions - Journeys That Changed the World by Anita Ganeri is a great reference book to have on your child's bookshelves, writes Anne Coates.

Oscar’s Book Prize, the £5,000 literary award recognising excellence in books for children under five, has revealed its 2019 shortlist. Now in its sixth year, the award saw 117 entries, with submissions from across the country, from publishers new and old. 

Newly released for Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Dolphin Kick, available on DVD and Digital Download. Harriet and Anne Coates were captivated by the cinematography.

The new L.O.L. Surprise!™ Makeover Series made Harriet a very happy girl, writes Anne Coates. 

Congratulations to Britax Romer – the car seat brand of choice for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – for its inclusion in a new commemorative book to be published in summer 2019: Our Royal Baby charting the love story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

9 Ways to a Resilient Child by Dr Justin Coulson PhD reviewed and highly recommended by Anne Coates.

The UK’s biggest pregnancy and parenting event, The Baby Show, with MadeForMums, is coming to the Birmingham NEC for three days only. Running from Friday 17 until Sunday 19 May, it is sure to be a fantastic shopping experience for new and expectant parents from across the Midlands and beyond, as over 200 baby brands exhibit their latest, must-have products. We have three pairs of tickets to be won.

Illustrated by Luciano Lozano, Brilliant Ideas from Wonderful Women by Aitziber Lopez is perfect for inspiring young minds, writes Anne Coates.