Books make great stocking-fillers and presents and these two – Einstein the Penguin and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot – will delight young readers, writes Anne Coates.

Caring is not always sharing especially when dealing with our cosmetics. Something young people need to know as soon as they start wearing make-up. Here's a handy set to make sure everything stays clean and it makes a perfect stocking filler. 

Anxiety is on the rise in the UK as new research commissioned by Dragonfly CBD®, the evidence backed CBD range, has revealed how 48 per cent of people feel more stressed than they did a year ago. With the advent of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the chances are that even more people are feeling anxious. If you are suffering perhaps Dragonfly CBD® could help you.

The Hair Boss products by Lisa Shepherd offer a range of solutions for your hair care. Anne Coates put two of the products – The Detangling Mist and The Overnight Repair Serum – to the test.

Anne Coates loves having a real tree at Christmas but in the past has had a few disasters. Chris Bonnet from Gardening express gives some top tips on what to look for and Anne reveals her best buy.

A round-up of perfect picture books for Christmas from HarperCollins Children's Books by Anne Coates.

GP and advisor to Docusol Paediatric, Dr Nisa Aslam discusses infant bowel health, stress and sleep – treatment and top tips to manage constipation.

Monopoly Cash Decoder – a new version of the iconic game from Hasbro. Anne Coates readies herself for a family showdown.

Defra launches its Christmas Petfished campaign today, warning the public against unknowingly buying puppies, kittens, cats and dogs from unscrupulous sellers ahead of Christmas.

Linda Hill reviews Nature's Treasures by Ben Hoare and illustrated by Kaley McKean – a perfect guide for young readers to the wonders of the natural world.

Envirofone and Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari have collaborated to provide parents with tips on how to deal with children and cyberbullying for Anti-Bullying Awareness Week.

Malory Towers returns for series two. The beloved children’s drama is set to land on BBC iPlayer with all episodes available from Monday 22 November. Adapted from the iconic novels written by Enid Blyton, the King Bert Productions and WildBrain co-production sees Darrell and the gang return for their second form, with adventure, fun and boarding school antics back in full swing.

The Studio Creator Unicorn Speaker from Canal Toys provides children (and adults) with hours of audio and visual fun. Christine Mayle reviews with her grandchildren.

Parenting Without Tears has teamed up with In The Book to off readers an opportunity to win a fantastic bock personalised for a special child in your life.

Never before has it been so important to  support local initiatives in the build up to Christmas. There are fabulous markets and events throughout the uk and we have listed a few with links to find somewhere near to where you live.

National Stress Awareness Day 2021 is a good moment to assess our stress levels and take action to reduce them. Anne Coates offers some suggestions.

Living Nature's collection of over 200 toys is the closest you'll ever get to the real thing and are perfect for animal lovers aged one to 100. What's more, the stuffing of our animals is made with recycled plastic, meaning they are 100 per cent eco-friendly. Harriet and Anne Coates were enchanted.

The Wear Warm campaign was launched today after research undertaken by Utilita Energy – the only energy company created to help households use less energy – revealed that almost half of the nation’s homes are heated to 24 degrees centigrade for half the year – the same temperature as Barbados.