Parenting Without Tears -

What every parent should know before their child goes to secondary school by Jane Bidder

PWT host Anne Coates reviews a book which should be read by every parent of a primary school child!

Karen Trinder won a floatation session and shares her thoughts

Floatworks at London Bridge offered prizes of three floatation sessions for the launch of Parenting Without Tears. Karen was one of the lucky winners and realises how relaxing they can be.

Temper tantrums – new hope for parents from flower essences!

New research from the University of Plymouth shows that Bach’s flower essence remedies can have a significant effect on reducing children’s temper tantrums.

Cartoon Network launches "tooncast" of Ben 10

The children's TV channel has commissioned a special, exclusive series of four Ben10 short cartoons to be downloaded from Cartoon Network's own tooncast website,

High School Musical's phenomenal success means the merchanise is a must-have for pre-teens

Sue O'Neil, a PWT panel member, reviews the High School Musical Mini-locker and Rockin Room Lamp, both given the seal of approval from her daughter

Go Ape competition winner has a great day out!

Hazel Gaw won the Go Ape competition and took her daughter Keavy and friends for what she describes as "the best family day out we have had in a long time".

PWT member Hazel Gaw comments on the website

Having already won two competitions, total value of £130, Hazel thinks her subscription is money well spent!

Give your kids a head start when they go back to school - Haliborange Omega-3 special offer for PWT members

For the start of the new school year – Haliborange Omega-3 has teamed up with Dr Gareth Moore to offer a free mini-brain workout for every UK schoolchild plus we have 25 packs of Haliborange Omega-3 to give away to PWT members.

First Aid Manual – Step by step guide from Dorling Kindersley

A comprehensive guide to treating casualties of all ages in any emergency authorised by St John Ambulance, St Andrew’s Ambulance Association and British Red Cross reviewed by Anne Coates.

The No-cry Discipline Solution by Elizabeth Panley

Parenting can be challenging at times and discipline a contentious area. Here PWT panel member Sue O'Neil reviews the latest offering from Elizabeth Pantley which suggests "gentle ways to encourage good behaviour and stop the whining, tantrums and tears".

Win a Tippitoes Star Wrap

PWT members have the opportunity to win one of the five fabulous Tippitoes Star Wraps we are giving away - and if you don't have a baby, a Star Wrap would make a great present for someone who does!

Free access to National Trust properties on Saturday 8 September

Discover and share your story at a National trust property where events include family history taster sessions to learn how to begin to trace your family tree

Putting Children First A Handbook for Separated Parents by Karen and Nick Woodall

One in three marriages ends in divorce, and many children end up feeling bewildered and resentful as parents fight between themselves. PWT panel member, Karen Trinder, reviews Putting Children First , a new book which sets out to make living in a family where the parents have separated an enriching experience.

Green People Organic Baby and Children products

Rebecca McNally and Alex Bell, two PWT panel members, both loved these Green People organic products. Rebecca tested the Baby Wash, Mum & Baby Moisturiser, and Baby Salve while Alex tried out the Children Bath & Shower and the Children Sun Lotion.

Tippitoes Star Wrap - keeping baby snug and warm

PWT panel member Rebecca McNally gets to grips with a blanket that makes swaddling baby a piece of cake - and baby Emma enjoys being snug and warm.

Travelling with baby - and keeping her amused away from home

PWT panel member Rebecca McNally tries out the Tippitoes Travel Activity Mat aided by baby Emma.

Family diving holidays

Parents don't have to hang up their scuba tanks until their kids become teenagers, says Family Diving, UK independent family diving specialist, who offer tailor-made holiday packages including childcare in Gozo, Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Elbain, St Lucia and Tobago.

Celebrate Left-Handers Day

Left-Handers Day, 13 August, was launched to raise general awareness of the difficulties and frustrations experienced every day by left-handers.