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Deep Freeze Self Care

The Deep Freeze products range is available in a variety of easy to use and discrete formats, all useful for soothing minor aches in muscles and joints. Working just like ice, all Deep Freeze products are non-medicinal, providing targeted, scientifically proven cooling and soothing relief, whilst being fast acting and providing an instant cooling sensation.

Deep Heat Self Care

Cold weather always seems to aggravate aches and pains or injuries sustained during exercise. Deep Heat has some warming solutions for self care and pain relief.

Are You Suffering from SAD?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year, typically in the autumn and winter, can also contribute to feelings of worry and anxiety. Denise Iordache, sleep therapist and founder of JoySpace Therapy, outlines some practical strategies for managing worry.

How to Protect and Care for your Skin this Summer

New research commissioned by Hada Labo Tokyo – the number one skincare brand in Japan – has shone a light on the sun protection habits of women in the UK, and there are areas for concern. GP, skin specialist and a member of the Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Care Panel, Dr Nisa Aslam shares her concerns and advises on the best way to protect our skin.

Get Ready For Summer By Topping Up on Vital Nutrients

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

CleanCo Gin

On world Gin and Tonic Day (9 April) why not celebrate with a non-alcoholic spirit and see if you can taste the difference? Anne Coates is won over by CleanCo G.

Seven Top Tips to Increase Fibre in Your Diet

Dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton and GP Dr Binita Kalaria understand the importance of meeting fibre recommendations when it comes to maintaining a healthy body weight. Here, they offer seven tasty tips to help you up your intake.

New Help for Muscle & Joints Aches & Pains

If your exercise programme is on hold due to painful and achy muscle and joints, Mentholatum has two new products to bring non-medicinal relief: Deep Heat Muscle Rescue Heat Spray and Deep Freeze Muscle Rescue Cold Spray.

Erectile Dysfunction – New Treatment

With erectile dysfunction (ED) affecting half of men over 40 and 26 per cent of men under 40, it’s time to put an end to this bedroom saboteur. Eroxon®, the first clinically proven over the counter (OTC) topical erectile dysfunction therapy, helps men achieve an erection in just ten minutes, allowing couples to take back control of their sex life, fast. GP and TV medic, Dr Hilary Jones and an adviser to the Eroxon® ED Information Panel (EEDIP) reports.

A Quick Fix for "Tech Neck"

Erika Weiss, a wellness expert at ISSA Yoga, says that simply changing how you hold your device makes a big difference in combating long-term posture problems – as well as catching yourself when you start to slump and practicing some key yoga moves.

How To Limit The Effects Of Ageing On Your Skin

Polly Clarke of Clinic Nutrition Ltd, gives her six top tips to limit the effects of ageing on your skin.

Get Your Feet Summer Ready

Podiatrist Dr Paul Chadwick and advisor to Excilor – makers of the much loved and trusted medicated footcare product range gives his top seven tips to get our feet summer ready.

How Nutrition Can Help Our Eyes

Good nutrition goes hand-in-hand with overall health and wellbeing, but certain nutrients play a specific role in the eye. Dr Emma Darbyshire advisor to MacuShield – makers one of the UK’s leading eye health supplement ranges – gives her tips and advice.

Spring Clean You Medicine Cabinet

Having a medicine cabinet or first aid box that is woefully understocked is the equivalent of opening the fridge when you are starving and finding nothing but a row of out-of-date sauces and a wilting lettuce leaf. So, what’s the secret to the very best medicine cabinet? What’s worth keeping, chucking, and buying? Pharmacist, Sultan Dajani, adviser to GoldenEye®, the experts behind the range of pharmacy recommended drops and ointments to treat conjunctivitis, styes and blepharitis, shares his guidance and top tips for the very best medicine cabinet.

Top Tips for Keeping Healthy After The Birth of A Baby

Christophe Champs, founder of PODO Clinic and Workshop, gives his top tips for new mothers to keep healthy, post-partum.

Big Day Energy Face Mist from NEOM

Anne Coates has been trying out the newly launched Big Day Energy Face Mist from NEOM.

Loop Earplugs – Experience collection

In perfect timing for World Hearing Day (3 March), National Sleep Awareness Month and travel season, Loop Earplugs has introduced its limited-edition Iridescent earplugs. Anne Coates put them to the test.

Back to Basics: The Nutrients You Need, Served on a Plate

The HSIS report: Back to Basics: The Nutrients You Need, Served on a Plate co-authored by HSIS dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton and GP Dr Nisa Aslam looks at the challenges of meeting recommended nutritional intakes through diet alone and looks at ways to improve our nutrition.

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Mumgaroo Baby Sling

The Mumgaroo Baby Sling is lightweight and easy to wear making carrying a child a lot more comfortable and convenient than some other brands. Anne Coates and granddaughter Lizzie tried out the sling – and both are delighted with it!

Splat! Goes on Tour

Playful, vibrant and language-free children’s theatre show SPLAT! Is delighted to be hitting the road on a UK tour from May to August 2025. SPLAT! is a high-energy physical comedy about art, creativity and collaboration and it’s heading to 25 destinations across the country in 2025.

Three Fun and Exciting Chapter Books

Anne Coates has chosen three fabulous new chapter books for confident readers or children who love to be read to: Small Fry by David Baddiel, The First Kid in Space by Tom Mitchell and The Kid Who Fell Through Time by Greg James & Chris Smith.

Exam Stress – How to Help

Between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, Childline delivered 1,647 counselling sessions where the young person mentioned exam/revision stress. Here is some advice to pass on to your children and things you can do to help them.

Competition to win a complete set of The Chronicles of Narnia

To celebrate the 75^th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, HarperCollins Children's Books have reissued the paperback editions of C.S. Lewis’ classic adventure series, The Chronicles of Narnia, with cover art from illustrator Owen Richardson. Parenting Without Tears has a complete set to be won in our latest competition.

Aldi Baby Event

Aldi is returning its popular Baby Event from 21 April, 2025 in its stores nationwide. Canny shoppers can snap up savings of up to 60 per cent off recommended retail prices while stocks last. Anne Coates went along to her nearest store to find out more.

Unlimited Nacho Refills at Chiquito

The UK’s favourite Mexican restaurant Chiquito is offering unlimited standard nacho refills for 90 minutes, available every day from now until 30 April when you purchase two or more mains.

Fearless Characters – Two Perfect Picture Books

At Eastertide our thoughts turn to chocolate eggs – but picture books make great presents especially when they deal with eating – or being eaten! – by monsters. I'm Gonna Eat A Monster by Karl Tudor and Scott Wilson and A Good Night's Sleep by Emma Chichester Clark both offer a hilarious take on childhood fears, writes Anne Coates.

Photo _Creator Instant Camera from Canal Toys

Christine Mayle says she always looks forward to reviewing Canal Toys and this Photo_Creator Instant Camera was no exception when asked to try it out with her seven year old grandson.

BABY born Push Along Berta from Zapf Creations

BABY born Push Along Berta from Zapf Creations is perfect for toddlers who love their baby dolls, writes Anne Coates.

Look Out! Hungry Animals (2) by Paul Delaney

Following on from Look out! Hungry Lion and Look out! Hungry Snake comes the next two books in the Look Out! Hungry Animals series by Paul Delaney: Look Out! Hungry Spider and Look out! Hungry Shark. Review by Anne Coates.

Hot Cross Bun Pudding Recipe

Parker's Tavern, in the University Arms has just released its Easter Menu, which includes Easter Afternoon Tea available until 20 April as well as Good Friday and Easter Sunday specials. Chef Lee Clarke's shares his recipe for Hot Cross Bun Pudding.

NETVUE Upgraded Baby Monitor

NETVUE Upgraded Baby Monitor offers peace of mind for parents and carers, writes Anne Coates.

Kids Eat Free at Côte Brasseries this Easter

This Easter holidays from 4 to 21 April, families dining at Côte can treat their children (aged 12 and under) to a delicious, high-quality meal for free when spending a minimum of £20.

Happy Mother's Day from The Crayons

Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, Happy Mother's Day from The Crayons, created by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers is a funny and beautiful celebration of mothers in all their shapes, sizes and and variations. Reviewed by Anne Coates

Li'l Davinci EZ Store & Display Art Cabinet

The Li'l Davinci EZ Store & Display Art Cabinet made by dynamicFRAMES® is a picture frame with attitude – it stores up to 50 A4 Pictures and is a boon for parents, grandparents and all recipients of children's art.

b.box sippy cup

b.box sippy cup is perfect for older babies and toddlers who like to hold their cups – without spills! Anne Coates reviews.

The Detective Dog on Tour

The award-winning children’s book The Detective Dog, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Sara Oglivie, first published by Macmillan Children’s Books in 2016 is now brought to life by Tiny and Tall Productions and is currently on tour in theatres around the UK.

How Long Is That Dog? by John Bond

Award-winning author and illustrator, John Bond has produced a fabulous tale to delight youngsters from three plus: How Long Is That Dog? Review by Anne Coates.

We are like Birds by Laila Ekboir

We are like Birds by Laila Ekboir is a stunning new picture book about family, friendship, identity and resilience reviewed by Anne Coates.

Ring of Truth – YA Novel

Adult thriller writer, Joanne Sefton has turned her creative hand to writing for young adults with Ring of Truth, a compelling novel about truth and lies, reviewed by Anne Coates.

Murray and Bun! Murray the Pirate by Adam Stower

Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, Murray the Pirate is the third book in the Murray and Bun series, written and illustrated by Adam Stower. Reviewed by Anne Coates

Inkbound Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

Inkbound Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by Phillippa Leathley is the first in a brand new series that will captivate readers who love magic in their books, writes Anne Coates.