1 Set reasonable rulesLet children know when and where superhero play is allowed. Give safe limits, such as “Only in the garden” and “No jumping off the shed”.2 Encourage the creative aspectsHelp your child make her own superhero costumes rather

-Man is sensitive and slightly fazed by his powers and needs to learn to embrace his non-slip hands and feet. Role-model message: With great power comes great responsibility.The Powerpuff girls Consisting of three very different little girls – the methodical Blossom

tips that can help.• Make the underlying principle one of fairness and involve your child in the decision making. Talk to him about why it is nice to share his cars and ask him to choose which car his friend can play with. This way, he is playing

and make it a habit. For example, you could say, "That little girl looks lonely. Why don’t you ask her to play with you?" Or, "Daddy looks hot and tired. Why don’t you take him a drink?" Be active Encourage your child to learn to do lots of things well

that children learn to express their gratitude in a written form, so here's how to encourage the art of thank you note writing, even from a very early age.• Explain why they're important For a young child, discuss the fact that a friend or family member has

Q. Having experienced the pros and cons of a rock star lifestyle, would you recommend being a rock star to your four-year-old son Hector? A. "He can do whatever he wants – he plays drums, he paints, he plays soccer. He’s four-and-a-half, going

is dressing up as an occasional part of play,” she says. “In fact, this kind of role play is actually a normal and healthy part of growing up and helps your child develop his sense of self.” Felix is not alone in his penchant for wanting to occasionally switch

unimpressed by what the high street had to offer. “I felt there was a real lack of stylish clothes out there,” she says. “Everything was just so pink and girly. I wanted to buy a nice leather jacket for Ava, but all I could find was a really nasty one made out

into some hearty seasonal fare (including a keenly priced children’s menu) and soak up the fabulous festive atmosphere.Set Up For SantaNovember 27Children who wish to be included in Santa Clause’s “nice” list this year may well wish to participate

time to time. Just remember to play the adult when visiting school. Be mindful of these old feelings, but don’t be hijacked by them.5 Be punctualThis might seem trivial, but there is nothing more annoying than parents who consistently bring