Anne Coates

5 days ago | parentingwithouttears.com | Anne Coates

From exploring out-of-this-world objects throughout the museum to a sleepover in our galleries, there’s a galactic adventure for everyone at the Science Museum this summer. NEW: The Space Show Daily, Saturday 26 July – Sunday 31 August 2025 Ticketed, Free This new free family show is packed with live science experiments for visitors to enjoy. There will be flames and a floating plate of whipped cream in this fun interactive experience to support Science Museum Mission Control this summer.

6 days ago | parentingwithouttears.com | Anne Coates

Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has today announced a major new partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). The ambitious new initiative will raise £250,000 over the next two years in support of GOSH Charity’s biggest-ever fundraising appeal Build it. Beat it, which is aiming to raise £300m to help build a world-leading new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

1 week ago | parentingwithouttears.com | Anne Coates

Before children talk they sing. The sad thing is we all sang and made music before someone told us we weren't talented! My toddler granddaughter loves music and singing so I saved this set of musical instruments for a time when were were all together as a family. Two-year-old, Lizzie distributed the instruments – xylophone, wooden sticks, tambourine, castanet, maraca, clarinet, wooden sounder, hand bells and rain sounder.

1 week ago | parentingwithouttears.com | Anne Coates

The Wow! board books from HarperCollins Children\s Books comprise a series of first concept books for today's children. Harriet loved the first two Wow! books we received and was equally delighted with Wow! Look at Me! and Wow! What a Party! illustrated by Alberta Torres. The books put three year olds in the centre of the action with relatable experiences that will help engender discussion, inclusivity, and empathy.

1 week ago | parentingwithouttears.com | Anne Coates

Spring, a new arrival in the family, or a departure, changes in circumstances or moving home all herald a time to clear the clutter. Getting rid of things you no longer need can be an uplifting experience: unwanted gifts, clothes you bought and never wore, bags you bought for a special occasion and never used since – it's a wonderful feeling being able to dispose of mistakes and do some good as well!  I discovered Anglo Doorstep Collections on Facebook and immediately booked a collection.