, with parents directing operations and keeping tabs on any stragglers.More party tips from Junior:Ten fun children's party themesFive ideas for perfect party foodFive great ideas for children's party bags

: sandwiches shaped with cookie cutters, veggie sticks and cherry tomatoes are ideal. Sausages on sticks and pineapple chunks with cheese are also fun and easy to make.More party tips from Junior:Fifteen fantastic party planning tips and activitiesTen fun

bring you our top five tips for having an eco-friendly children’s party. No more paper platesAs tempting as it can be to sweep everything into the wheelie bin after a children’s soireé , eco-savvy parents should make the switch from disposable

to avoid it. Most parents loathe bubble mixture, as small children more often than not end up tipping the liquid all over the car on their way home.4. Pressie time  Get into the habit of looking out for party bag items throughout the year and buy them when

1) Match a little girl’s vintage party dress with a bolero-style ballet wrap and ballet pumps for that added party glamour.2) The same dress could be styled with a long sleeve T-shirt underneath worn with a battered pair of canvas Superga-style lace

cakes in a jar and quaint Peter Rabbit cupcake holders - certain to make any child's party go off with a bang.Read Junior's fifteen fantastic party planning tips and activitiesFind out... who all of the lucky winners are in our Toys & Games categorieswww.rockin-goodpartystuff.co.uk

that can be customised to create outfits. For pirates, old jeans cut in bold zigzags just below the knee look great – just add a white shirt with some patches sewn on, a waistcoat and headscarf, and there you have a perfect salty sea dog!More party tips

Here are the best companies offering the perfect setting for a chic family gathering. - www.thebigdomain.com Specialises in houses all over the UK for hosting large parties.- www.thebighouseco.com Offers three beautiful historic houses in Somerset

Explain why good manners matterTalk to her about why others respond better if you are polite and show respect.4 Give clear instructionsBefore your child’s birthday party, explain that she must not shout something like, “I’ve already got this doll!” when

, bubbles, balloons, party poppers, and tiny stocking fillers can help you through the tricky moments.• Stick to your normal rules (or a slightly relaxed version of them). Don't stop disciplining them 'because it's Christmas'. And make it clear to your