The Weekly Edit: What’s new in parenting, travel & lifestyle
From a luxury collaboration landing in Selfridges, to a Harry Potter drone spectacular lighting up the Surrey sky this August - this week's inbox has been busy. We've also got summer hair heroes worth knowing about, a gentle reminder that eco nappies have had a serious glow-up, a Mauritius stay that's rewriting the family holiday rulebook, and two timely reads on raising children who feel good about themselves in a world that sometimes makes that very hard. Here's seven things that caught our eye this week.
New Launch: Tommee Tippee x Binibamba
Tommee Tippee - the brand synonymous with British babyhood - has just announced its very first brand collaboration, and it's a goody. Teaming up with Binibamba, the cult luxury baby brand beloved for its super-soft sheepskin products, the collection is landing in Selfridges.
The pairing makes perfect sense: Tommee Tippee's practical, trusted heritage meets Binibamba's covetable, tactile aesthetic. For parents who want feeding and soothing essentials that are as beautiful as they are pratical, this one is worth checking out.
Shop Now: Available now at selfridges.com
Summer Hair Heroes: Green People's Protein-Boost Collection
Summer is many things, but it is rarely kind to hair. Green People, the certified organic beauty brand, is here to save our sun, sand, sea and humidity woes with its Protein-Boost Hair Care collection: a trio of nourishing formulas designed to strengthen, smooth and revive hair through the warmer months.
Formulated with Quinoa Protein for strength, antioxidant-rich Artichoke Extract for protection, and deeply nourishing botanical oils, the range targets the effects of UV exposure, salt water and heat - without relying on silicones, sulphates or synthetic fragrances. The result is a vegan-friendly, sensitive-skin-safe routine that works for coloured and damaged hair alike.
Shop Now: Available now at greenpeople.co.uk
Eco Baby: Pura's New Nappies & Wipes Have Had a Serious Upgrade
If you haven't tried Pura before, here’s what you need to know: The eco brand set out to prove that plant-based, eco-conscious nappies didn't have to compromise on performance - and succeeded.
This relaunch signals a significant upgrade to the range. Arriving at a moment when more parents than ever are making the switch to sustainable baby products, thanks to growing awareness around what goes next to delicate skin - what ends up in landfill.
Shop Now: Available now at mypura.com
Family Day Out: Harry Potter DroneArt Show
Discovery Global Experiences and Fever have announced something genuinely spectacular: DroneArt Show: Harry Potter, a first-of-its-kind open-air drone spectacle coming to the London area this August. Think 1,200 synchronised illuminated drones recreating iconic moments from the films, moving in perfect harmony with the original soundtrack and dialogue - while a live violinist performs beneath the night sky.
Audiences will be handed LED wristbands on arrival to interact with the performance, and there will be wizarding world-inspired food, drinks and merchandise in the pre-show experience. It is, in short, a dream family evening out - and the kind of thing children (and adults, let's be honest) will be talking about for years.
Book Now: Kempton Park Racecourse: 31 July & 1 August | Sandown Park Racecourse, Surrey: 7 & 8 August. Tickets via feverup.com/m/656781
Rewriting the Family Holiday: Heritage Resorts, Mauritius
Long associated with honeymoons and lazy beach weeks, Mauritius is quietly pivoting - and families are the reason why. Heritage Resorts & Golf, nestled in the unspoiled south of the island, is leading the charge with an offer that combines luxury with genuine education and entertainment for children and parents alike.
At its heart is a philosophy the resort calls 'edutainment': from guided hikes through the 1,300-hectare Bel Ombre Nature Reserve and hands-on sessions with marine biologists at the Heritage Marine Education Centre, to visits to the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark and Africa's largest seashell museum. Children are given a Petit Écolo Passport on arrival - a beautifully illustrated stamp-collecting booklet that turns eco-exploration into a game across the estate.
The complementary Timomo Kids Club and Timomo Baby Club (for babies from 0 to 35 months) are recognised by Worldwide Kids International, and a new kids-only restaurant - Timomo - recently opened within the club. For families who want a holiday that leaves children curious about the world rather than just rested, this is it.
Book Now: Heritage Le Telfair (5-star suites) from £212/night | Heritage Awali (all-inclusive) from £321/night. For more: heritageresorts.mu
The Latest On Screen Time: New Research From Girls' Day School Trust
New research from the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) highlights what many parents already sense: that constant connectivity is shaping how girls experience themselves socially. "Many girls describe feeling under pressure to remain constantly available and comparing themselves online," says Dr Philip Purvis, Director of Education at the GDST. "Creating phone-free spaces gives pupils greater opportunity to focus, participate more confidently and engage more meaningfully with one another."
The numbers are stark: 98% of adolescents own a smartphone, nine in 10 children have one by age 11, and three-quarters of eight to 17-year-olds have their own social media account. Parliamentary research links this to sleep disruption, reduced attention spans and increased anxiety. The question isn't whether to talk to your children about screen time - it's when and how.
Read More: For more, check out gdst.net
Children’s Wellbeing: Why Self-Worth Can't Wait Until the Teen Years
Perfectionism doesn't arrive at secondary school. According to physician, author and retired OB/GYN Dr Tiffanie Tate, the seeds of self-doubt - and the antidote to them - are planted between the ages of three and five. It's a finding that reframes the conversation about body image and confidence in children entirely. Dr Tate’s new children's book, Perfectly Perfect, is designed to meet children in that moment: before comparison takes hold and before social media complicates everything. Written for children under 12 in warm, rhythmic language, it follows a young girl who becomes unhappy with her body and stops eating - and the friends who step in with compassion to help her see what she cannot.
"Perfectionism and self-doubt don't suddenly appear in the teen years," says Dr Tate. "They develop quietly and early, shaped by what children see, hear and internalize. If we want healthier outcomes, we have to meet them there."
Shop Now: Perfectly Perfect by Dr Tiffanie available on amazon.co.uk
