Special Educational Needs: A Parent’s Guide by Antonia Chitty and Victoria Dawson has just been reviewed in the Dyspraxia Foundation newsletter. The review reads, “This book is part of a Need to Know handbook guide series designed to be an easy to use reference handbook for families.  It provides an excellent starting point for any parent wanting more information when faced with the possibility that their child might have special educational needs.

“The layout and design is really friendly and easy to understand. I found the early part particularly helpful dealing with the difficulties children may face and where to go for advice on each special needs diagnosis. Positive practical advice on issues such as sleep deprivation, education and behavioural problems are included in the book. It also offers suggestions on subjects ranging from ‘who can help’ when faced with che hallenges of finding the best eduction for your child to ‘how to cope within the family’.”

You can buy the book from www.need2knowbooks.co.uk

New research shows that after the initial enthusiasm for Dragon’s Den and The Apprentice, the small business community is disappointed with business TV programmes. As a result, the BCC has collaborated with Dell to create www.smallbusinessadvice.tv, a specialist online TV resource for expert commentary and advice to give small businesses the edge.  (more…)

Use the ACPR media contacts database: the quickest way to get in touch with editors and journalists on national and local parenting magazines. Up to the minute data for contactcs at 20 national parenting magazines, 90+ local parenting magazines and 50+ parenting websites, plus journalists with an interest in parenting from other media. Don’t miss out on the best way to promote your baby or child business and generate valuable free coverage.

Get set for Spring with youth glow^TM omega face complex. This natural face oil will give your skin the boost it needs. Forget tired, winter skin; try a luxurious ‘facial in a bottle’ every morning and night on your face and neck.

This light weight, fast absorbing oil, rich in essential fatty acids and natural antioxidants, promotes smooth, soft skin and improves elasticity and hydration. And at just £16.95 a bottle it is a treat you can’t afford to miss.

Like all of the Mambino Organics range, youth glow^TM omega face complex is packed with natural ingredients for the maximum benefit for your skin: (more…)

Linda Jones has interviewed me for an article which will interest anyone who juggles work and children.

One of my recent books has just had a great review on www.bestbear.co.uk. Best Bear member Bea reviewed this book. She says,“My daughter has learning difficulties and is due to start school next year, so the timing of this book could not have been more perfect. I am just starting the statementing process for her, and this book has helped me understand more about the support that will be available at school and the what will be included in her statement.”

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Antonia Chitty struggled with post natal depression after the birth of her daughter. She thought returning to work might make her feel back in control, but she found she didn’t see enough of Daisy. After 9 months and a chat with a life coach she took the plunge and set up her own business, ACPR, helping mumpreneurs learn to promote their business. Antonia has now written a book which makes it even easier for every businessmum to get the word out about their enterprise.

A guide to Promoting Your Business is created with busy business parents in mind, and can be worked through in short sections when you have a few minutes - perfect if you are running a business round the kids. Clear explanations, examples and exercises make it easy to pick up the essentials skills to boost your business. (more…)

Do you see entering for business awards as an important part of your marketing strategy? Results of a survey released today show that industry awards really do make a difference, with business decision makers admitting to being swayed by awards and accreditations.

The survey, commissioned by awards specialists Boost Marketing and undertaken by market researchers Shape-the-Future, found that of the 400 senior business people who took part, 81% admitted to being influenced by awards when buying products and services for their business. (more…)

FreelanceAdvisor.co.uk is a new advice and networking website for freelancers and contractors at a time when growing uncertainty forces people to look at their skillsets and consider working for themselves.

There are currently 1.4 million people freelancing in the UK, according to research  from the Professional Contractors Group (PCG). And last week Government figures showed that unemployment has reached an 11-year high - the number of people out of work in the UK in the three months to September rose by 140,000 to 1.82 million. (more…)