Banchory

“Your Good Sleep Guide has given us our first good night’s sleep in three years.” Sharon Walker, Mum

“Thank you for saving me from continued sleep deprivation … last night Baby slept from 7pm to 6.30am. What bliss!” Helena Miller, Mum

“I would gladly have paid ten times the price of your book.” Lisa Smith, Mum

Web: www.babysleepguide.co.uk

The Parent Support Service also provides psychological therapy for children and adolescents, using brief, evidence based techniques to address emotional concerns such as: anxiety; fears & phobias; depression; low self-esteem; obsessive thoughts & compulsive behaviours and post-traumatic stress. Assessment for social communication difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder is also available.

Our Chinese learning materials are unique in the following ways:

• Cater for children of all ages (including early learning for babies and toddlers).
• Teaching materials for teacher and school which are specially developed for foreign students (Non-Chinese native speaker).
• Books in both traditional and simplified characters.
• Majority of books in Chinese/ English translation
• Multimedia including computer software (CDROM) & CD/VCD/DVD
• Interesting contents (including Chinese and Western stories, literatures, activities books, games and songs)

Mail Order Available.

Brand names include Addidas, Nike, Reebok, Lacoste, McKenzie and much more.

Log onto the easy to use website to shop online or to use the store locater to help you find the store nearest to you.

Web: www.waterstones.co.uk

Meningitis UK aims to increase the understanding of the disease through our ongoing awareness programme. We also fund a number of pioneering vaccine development research projects across the UK to find a vaccine to eradicate the disease. If you require any further information about meningitis or the work that we do, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Meningitis UK is the working name of Spencer Dayman Meningitis UK, registered charity no. 1076774

Address: 25 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2SF
Email: information@meningitisuk.org

Web: www.meningitisuk.org

RwRR can help you. RwRR (Read it wRite it Remember it) is a unique multisensory STRATEGY, which deals with common areas of failure regarding spelling and related skills and due to its flexible nature it can be tailor-made to individual, group or class needs with little or no preparation.

Our selection of workbooks, flashcards and guides give parents and teachers the tools to help learners acquire the necessary skills for confident spelling. This will in turn help with better long and short-term memory, better concentration, improved self-esteem and encourages independent learning.

Visit our website today and discover an exciting way forward and one you will want to tell others about!

Mobile: 07752 599968
Email: dianeguerard@hotmail.com

Our focus is on contemporary and innovative books — warm, bright, bold and appealing reads that are fun for children and for adults.

Our titles include the award winning TEN WRIGGLY WIGGLY CATERPILLARS by Debbie Tarbett, the million-selling LAURA'S STAR by Klaus Baumgart and the wickedly funny DIRTY BERTIE by David Roberts.

For more information about the wonderful selection of novelty and picture books that we publish, please visit www.littletigerpress.com.

Address: 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London, SW6 6AW
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7385 7333
Email: info@littletigerpress.co.uk

Maternity Solutions
Supplies experienced maternity nurses to help in the vital early weeks and months following the arrival of the newest addition to your family. We have candidates who will work on nights or days only basis as well as the usual 24 hour cover.

Occasional and Permanent Nannies
Provides the traditional Nanny with modern day efficiency. We can place Nannies, Governesses, Mother's Helps and Emergency cover on a temporary and permanent basis. We also have nanny/housekeeper’s suitable for families who require less childcare and more of an all round person in the house – ideal for parents with children in full time school.

d -skin disc protector NEVER has to be removed and protects your discs Even While They Play. Snap it on your games, movies, music or data discs for instant scratch protection. Laser transparent d-skin Protective Disc Skins works on CD’s, CD–R’s, DVD’s, Playstation2, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and computer games. d-skin transparent film will not affect music or video quality. They are so versatile you can even burn through them when doing your backups or saving those family pictures and videos.

Just snap d-skin Protective Disc Skins onto the readable side of your favorite discs and consider them protected. The amazing Liplock Seal snaps onto the edge of any standard size disc and holds tight. Once your discs are skinned, there is nothing to take off or put on when you are playing, storing or transporting your games, videos, or music.

Q: How does d-skin work?
A: d-skin's patented film and outer–ring technology are breakthroughs in disc protection. The ultra–thin Skin forms a protective barrier on the readable side of your discs to prevent scratches.

Q: Did you say this stays on while you play your disc?
A: Yes! The Skin is so thin that your discs can be read right through it. No distortion, no skipping, no problems.

Q: Does it affect the way a disc plays?
A: No. Discs store data digitally and the laser–transparent film of d-skin does not alter the quality. Digital information is either on or off, the quality remains perfect, just as it was recorded.

Each season Crave begins with a basic capsule of staple maternity pieces in key seasonal colour ways and prints introducing directional pieces that help you to maintain your personal sense of style. Crave offers many different product lines including Jersey , Tailoring, Denim, Maternity Dresses, Tops, Jackets, Tunics, Shirts, Skirts, Swimwear and Maternity Underwear in sizes 8-20 with many trouser styles offering various length options.

Crave maternity wear is available to buy online at www.cravematernity.co.uk and in-store at 207 Kings Road, London SW3 5ED

Fax: (0844) 800 0479

Address: 106 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD

• Fruit & Veg
• Organic Boxes
• Dairy Products
• Meat & Poultry
• Fish and Smoked Salmon
• Pizza

With attractive, fun to wear boots and shoes in whole and half-sizes and up to six width fittings, Start-rite shoes give every child the support they need as they grow. And because we've created styles they love to wear, they'll be equally happy in the classroom or out and about at weekends!

There is now more choice than ever before, including comfortable pre-walkers, stylish casuals for weekend wear, smart schoolwear, cosy slippers, fun wellies, and the timeless English Classics collection.

To find out more visit our website at:

Find details and pictures of many of the UK's most popular dog breeds. Have your questions answered or your problems solved on-line by specialists in the fields of conventional veterinary medicine, natural treatments, dog behaviour and training.

Locate a vet for cats or dogs in an area near you.

The gift packs are available to suit a range of ages.

• Cook Together gift packs for parents and young children to cook together.
• Be Independent gift packs for 8–16 year olds who are ready to work on their own.
• Student Cook CD course and booklet, to prepare for flying the nest. Helping students eat healthily, economically and impress their friends.

Further subscriptions to the Cook Together and Be Independent Subscription Courses provide monthly recipe packs of healthy balanced meals for the family, continuing to build on skills and confidence already acquired.

Cookwise offers holiday Workshops in Wells, Somerset, for children aged 8-15, who cook their own lunch and a 2 course meal to take home. They are a great way to get your child to interact with food and have fun with others.

We also offer Parties at North Wootton Farm, near Wells, Somerset or DIY birthday party packs if you live too far away. Our cooking parties are great fun for any age and are tailored to suit your child and their guests.

Rockpool kids specialize in deck shoes, penny loafers, backless loafers, driving shoes and cowboy boots, in a wide range of sizes and colours.

Our penny loafer’s and deck shoes are a ‘must have’ at some of the most famous schools in the country.

Visit our easy to use web site or contact us to receive our mail order catalogue, which includes a stand on sizing chart.

Email: sales@rockpoolkids.com

Birthdays (Childrens or adults), Christenings, Baby Naming, Christmas, Weddings, Anniversaries office parties etc. We work with you to create original designs. Anything considered.

With Pet Protects’ lifelong cover, from the moment your insurance starts, they are there to help. Take a look at their website for full details.

We offer:

• Educational / Psychological Assessment
• Therapeutic support to children and teenagers
• Parenting support
• Consultation to schools

We can help with a range of emotional, behavioural, social and learning issues that may be contributing to a child or teenager feeling unhappy, lacking in confidence or feeling out of control. Following psychological assessment, the child psychologist works with parents so that individual treatment plans can be developed to support them and their families in understanding and addressing their difficulties while at the same time acknowledging and nurturing their relative strengths, in order to help them to reach their potential.

Please see our website for parenting tips and more information about who we are, how we can help and what we offer.

You are also welcome to call us for a free telephone consultation to see how we can help prior to booking an appointment.

To contact Leanne Cowan directly please phone 07929 972291

Check out Melba’s very own bundle of Joy - your pregnancy and hospital bag essentials for just £89!

We have put together a “bundle” of our best selling maternity essentials, just for you!

Looking for those maternity staples that will take you through your pregnancy in both comfort and style and be the perfect addition to your hospital bag? Look no further! Shop here for our fabulous maternity bundle;

• Maternity pyjamas
• Maternity nightdress
• Luxury roll top trousers
• Lace camisole

Available to buy online at www.melbamaternity.co.uk. For more information, please email us at info@melbamaternity.co.uk. Selected Melba styles also available to buy via the NCT

Our personal delivery and collection service ensures that equipment can be delivered at a time that suits you and you can consult a childcare professional about the equipment you are hiring. All equipment is provided with a copy of manufacturer’s instructions, where appropriate and is assembled if required upon delivery.

Renting for Rascals are based near Birmingham Airport, East Midlands Airport and Birmingham international train station (among others) allowing a stress free arrival in Birmingham after travelling with children.

Rascals Soft Play Hire is perfect for children's birthday parties, weddings, christenings, childminders, playgroups and other events.

This course provides all the information you need to begin learning today's popular drumming styles such as Pop, Rock and Britpop/Indie in the comfort of your own home.

Drum charts by top UK and US bands Oasis, Cast and Bryan Adams are featured by kind permission from Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Publishing. Other features include extensive MIDI file library in GM/GS/XG format, Digital Imaging, Professional Drum Score Notation and extensive Tutor Notes.

Find out more at:

Web: www.britchops.co.uk

With a team of 12, they personally interview, reference and CRB check their nannies, all of whom have at least two years private household experience. They can recommend a nanny who would perfectly suit your family – whether daily or live-in, or a nanny/housekeeper, nanny/governess/tutor to help with the development of older children, or a mother’s help.

The agency’s main priority is to provide a professional service taking into consideration your personal requirements to find you the nanny that suits your family best. There are many nanny agencies in Britain, but Imperial Nannies is the leading agency throughout the UK and they ensure that they choose nannies that are very much on a career nanny path. Rest assured all of the nannies that are registered with this agency, whether they are a live in nanny or a live out nanny, will have the relevant qualifications and experience to take care of your children.

Imperial Nannies can supply both temporary and permanent staff on a full or part time basis.

All Memory Motivator products are quality, educational activities that have been selected to increase self-confidence and stimulate the learning process in reading, spelling and arithmetic. Products include: handwriting activities, spelling games, software, numeracy resources and Active Learning Place Mats. The Active Learning Place Mats were short-listed for ‘BEST GIFT FOR KIDS’ Gift of the Year 2004!

Fax: 01604 505001
Email: info@msl-online.net

Web: www.msl-online.net

Childcare vouchers are a Government approved scheme aimed at helping working parents to afford quality childcare. Parents can save over £900* a year in tax and National Insurance, simply by paying their childcare provider with childcare vouchers instead of cash.

There’s no means-testing, no claim forms and it only takes 10 minutes to register. Both parents can take part, to double their savings. Childcare vouchers can be used for nurseries, pre-school, childminders, nannies, out-of-school care and holiday clubs, for children aged 0 to 15. KiddiVouchers schemes are also simple and convenient for employers, offering employer National Insurance savings of up to £373* a year for every parent who takes part.

Find out how easy it is - call free on 0800 612 4395. *Savings depend on individual circumstances

NEW BORN
Girls and Boys range for 0 - 12 months We offer everything from velour separates to fashionable casualwear and versatile sleepsuits.

TODDLER
Boyswear range for 1-4 years. This range is all about styles for boys on the go. Girlswear for 1 - 4 years. This range offer pretty and fashionable styles.

Mackays has over 260 Mackays and M&Co stores throughout the UK. To find your nearest store please visit:

Web: www.whatsonstage.com

All Top Notch candidates have been carefully selected for their temperament and genuine passion for working with babies and children. Our applicants are thoroughly vetted to maintain the highest possible standards. Each candidate is personally interviewed at the agency and their documentation is checked and verified.

At Top Notch Nannies we believe in giving total care to our clients and our nannies. Once a nanny or other childcarer is placed we are always available to negotiate between employer and employee.

For peace of mind and the best in childcare visit our website for full details of services offered by Top Notch Nannies or contact us with your query, our experienced team are always on hand with help and advice.

You can have your Baby Essentials delivered direct to your home, any London airport or relatives you'll be staying with anywhere in the UK ready for your arrival including highchairs, travel cots and more.

If you have friends coming to stay, are travelling with small children, or are involved in organising a party or function, we are here to make your life easier.

We provide a range of car seats, pushchairs, strollers, buggy boards, travel systems, high chairs, cots (including cots with bassinette and changing table features), and safety equipment for long or short term hire.

All our equipment can be collected from our office in Oxfordshire, or we can arrange for it to be delivered to an address of your choice.

We pride ourselves on our personal, friendly and efficient service, and will endeavour to find a tailored solution to suit you and your occasion.