Remember the tale of David, the humble little lad who triumphed over the giant Goliath? He fought valiantly against the odds, and is the sort of fearless hero that all children would love to emulate.Taking risks within safe boundaries and performing small acts of bravery can boos...

construction, whose pinnacle towered more than 15 metres above the beach. For the less ambitious, here are a few sandcastle building tips:• Get your child to draw a rough sketch of the castle they would like to build.• Choose a site near the water, but not too

throughout Britain to help build a giant alien out of plastic bricks and break a Guinness World Record for the greatest number of participants.The extra terrestrial, which will be touring nine shopping centres, is based on Bloxx, an alien set to feature

Look what’s in store for Lego Simple but effective, these Lego Brick Storage Boxes are designed especially for Store, the storage experts. Just like Lego bricks, each box can be clicked together and stacked. A perfect bedroom storage solution, each one is available in a host of c...

Designer Lizzie Allen is known for her vibrant style and her London Collection of witty hand screen-printed wallpapers are perfect for feature walls or as individual panels. Choose from Changing Guards At Buckingham Palace, London City Gents or St Paul’s – an enchanting depiction...

1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights when you get home. Paint them di...

It’s never too early to start reading stories with your child. In fact, you can start reading to your baby within weeks. It’s a lovely way of interacting with your baby and you’ll be surprise how quickly she starts to engage, looking at the pictures, trying to grab the pages, bit...

, is offering families the chance to build a London landmark out of the Lego provided, which after three days will become a giant Lego landscape in the central Atrium.Lego at Westfield is the first stand-alone store in the UK and will be offering a brilliant

Friends Forever Pudsey And Blush £59.50Or Bears £15 each, Dress And Pyjamas £10 each, Shoes £4.50 per pair all by Build A Bear Workshop

3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy Bear’s PicnicWhat: Bears, eats and Build-a-Bear goodie bags for the first 100 child/teddy bear duos to arrive.Why: It’s alfresco eating at it’s most child-friendly.When: August 8, 12–4pm.Where: Piccadilly Gardens; www