Author: James Cole

James Cole is the Group Editor for Sailfin Magazines and oversees our titles and content creation. He's literally the person who dots our 'i's and crosses our 't's across our Home and Garden Magazine section, our Family and Parenting Magazine, our Life & Wellbeing Magazine, Our Travel and Tourism Magazine, and our Business and Work sections.
Autumn Garden: Boy playing in leaves
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Autumn Garden: Enjoying your garden as the seasons change

Summer’s long, light days may be coming to a close behind us, but that’s no reason to retreat indoors. To help you enjoy early autumn at its most glorious, we caught up with garden furniture expert Bramblecrest for some top tips on making the most of your outdoor space and transforming your autumn garden as the seasons change. A dramatic eruption of red and gold, … Continue reading Autumn Garden: Enjoying your garden as the seasons change

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Natural Birthing

Pregnancy is a complex, stressful but rewarding journey; the process from bump to birth has evolved many times and in recent years this evolution is only getting faster. Natural birthing techniques are a growing trend in the maternity world, after being used in hospital wards through water birth deliveries the range of natural birthing products have now spread further afield. For mothers to be the … Continue reading Natural Birthing

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Aimee Tan with Barrow Hills pupil
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Why do we have homework? 

How many times, as teachers or parents have we answered this question, and to what extent are we satisfied with our answers?  It’s easy to trot out stock responses: to consolidate your classwork; to help you develop good learning habits; to make sure we get through the syllabus…but are we sure that the homework our pupils and children are being set is a meaningful and … Continue reading Why do we have homework? 

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watermelon popsicle
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How to get your fussy child to have a more colourful diet

About fussy eaters Unfortunately, fussy eating is a bit of a rite of passage for most children. In fact according to research by Elizabeth Pantley, US parenting expert, a whopping 85% of parents have a child who is (or has been) picky about food. But why are they so fussy and how can you introduce a bit of colour into their bland diet? We’ve teamed … Continue reading How to get your fussy child to have a more colourful diet

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4 simple tips for making your house move stress-free

Moving home can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. It’s a big moment in your life and it’s only natural to feel some anxiety about the whole process. With a lot of formalities and paperwork to be completed, belongings to be organised and packed away, and many other hurdles to be jumped, it can begin to feel overwhelming — especially when the … Continue reading 4 simple tips for making your house move stress-free

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Swimming Lessons help academically

New research shows swimming lessons have positive impact on achievement for primary school pupils. Findings released ahead of the start of the new school term, by registered charity and leisure provider Fusion Lifestyle, suggest swimming lessons could be the key to giving children a head start as they start school.  The findings reveal that children who have taken swimming lessons are significantly more likely to … Continue reading Swimming Lessons help academically

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