We all know that sun protection is imperative but sometimes we forget the suncream or the weather changes suddenly and we get caught out. Lee Kayne, Pharmacy Dean of the Faculty of Homeopathy, explains how homeopathy can help relieve the effects of sunburn and prickly heat.
Butlins have some great deals on school summer holiday breaks. Book any school's out break and the first child goes FREE! Breaks from only £78 pp and for those who don’t want to self-cater there is a dinner, bed and breakfast option from £5pp per day extra.
Families can stay at the Savill Court Hotel & Spa, near Egham, Surrey for just £99 including full English breakfast for two adults and two children under twelve sharing a room from Monday, 16 July until Sunday, 2 September.
When Alice Sherwood's son, Archie, was diagnosed with severe nut and egg allergies she set about devising interesting and nutritious recipes for meals he could safely eat and the rest of the family could enjoy as well. The result is the Allergy-free Cookbook - no eggs, no dairy, no gluten, no nuts - reviewed here by Nolene Gallagher
Two minutes twice a day doesn’t sound like much but sometimes it’s difficult to get children to agree. Buy them a new, limited edition Oral-B Pirates of the Caribbean character toothbrush and you’ll have no problem getting them motivated!
Healthy Options, the wellbeing holiday experts, has joined forces with London’s leading women-only gym, Sequinpark, to offer guests the chance to sample a week-long exercise break designed around relaxation and fun this summer.
Becoming a parent means reassessing our lives and that often includes thinking about the type of products we use in the home and those we apply to our bodies - either to create a pleasant fragrance or avoid an unpleasant smell!
Exercise, as we all know, is good for you and we should encourage our children to lead physically active lives so that they don’t store up problems in later life - obese children are more likely to die in adulthood from heart disease. However while on the one hand we don’t want our children to become couch potatoes, we should ensure that they aren’t overdoing it and that coaches in gymnastics or specific sports are not pushing children too hard.
Recent reports that too much washing is bad for our children’s skin is based on using products which irritate and aggravate conditions like eczema and sensitive or dry skin. Not so with new products A’kin and Quash - hygiene doesn't have to be compromised.
With over 80 tasty recipes to boost your child's health and IQ which will appeal to all the family, this book is aimed at parents of young children and contains menu plans plus practical advice on planning, shopping, eating out and dealing with fussy eaters.
Greenwood Days offers fascinating courses in a wide range of traditional crafts, many of which are suitable for older children, from about the age of nine upwards. The kids can also have a wild time letting off steam in the woods, before they give their full attention to wielding an axe!
This summer, Tommy's, the baby charity, is calling for nursery children all over the UK to pack up their favourite teddy bear and picnic blanket, and head down to their nearest Teddy Bear's Picnic, supported by Early Learning Centre.
Until 20 July there is a special discounted price of £7 for a joint child and adult ticket on presentation of this article! Help Bob the Builder, Wendy and Spud complete a range of tasks which will get young children excited about themes such as numbers, patterns, building and recycling.
It seems to happen more with girls than boys but any falling out among friends can be heart-breaking for the children concerned and can leave parents feeling upset and helpless too.
