Having a biting child can be not only be painful, but embarrassing, leading to exclusion from playdates, as well as “little chats” at nursery. However, there are easy steps you can take to limit your child’s tooth action to food.Babies may have sore

in the kitchen. There are also delicious breakfast recipes, snacks and lots of cheesy options, including these crunchy bites. Crunchy Cheese BitesMakes about 26Ingredients250g (9oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 125g (4 z) feta cheese, crumbled60g (2 z) ricotta cheese30

1. Create a cake centrepiece  The birthday cake is central to the big day, and a thick layer of brightly coloured butter icing with a generous sprinkling of sweets is all you need to give your child a cake to remember (the icing is all they’re interested in, anyway). Or, to dazzl...

There’s nothing quite like a good old sausage roll. Every children’s party I have ever been to has included sausage rolls – and indeed many an adult soirée too. Though they can seem a little retro, sausage rolls are making a comeback, along with all those other Seventies’ dishes ...

and fireworks; a toddler’s brand new ears are far better at picking up higher frequencies than the average adult.Despite being fussy eaters, most toddlers will try to take a chunk out of your finger at some point: The biting stage peaks at around three years old

on top of the frozen apple mixture and then freeze until set into Rainbow Lollies.Juices And Smoothies For Kids by Amanda Cross (Hamlyn, £12.99)Packed with original recipes for smoothies and juices, this great little book gives bite-sized nutritional

out for a bite to eat needn’t always involve the calorie equivalent of a full Christmas dinner.So it was with inquisitive minds and rumbling stomachs that the Junior team set off to sample Pizza Express’ new and improved healthy eating proposition

of an epidemic? Truth And LiesMost parents peddle the occasional untruth – all with the best intentions, of course. But where do you draw the line between a little lie and a whopper? Open WideWe use them to munch, to crunch, to bite and to speak, so how can you

chocolate coated grissini and dark chocolate covered clementines. Other treats in the sweet department include Fiocchi di Neve - two pieces of wrapped bite sized hazelnut meringue, Lunette d'Arancia - chocolate-covered orange peel, and Misto de Natale

selection boxes to family feasts our favourite bite-sized bits include the renowned creamy fudge and buttery mince pies. For nibbles and treats, look out for the elegantly decorated Bazurro chocolates - an ideal stocking filler. And combine Nyetimber