While most one-off childhood illnesses are no longer as common as they weretwo decades ago, with fewer parents choosing to vaccinate, mumps, measles and rubella are on the increase once more. It is, however, important to vaccinate against

Myleene Klass, songstress, classical pianist and budding designer of the beautiful Baby K range for Mothercare, speaks to Junior magazine about her fondest childhood memoriesWhere were you born and brought up? I was born and raised in Norfolk in a

Quirky band The Crayonettes will be performing at the V&A Museum of Childhood this Hallowe'en Sunday, October 31. Firmly in the kindie camp, their new album Playing Out features cool tunes to tickle a child's imagination, while shying away from

What’s the secret of a happy childhood? “I’ve been very lucky to have a close family. I consider my parents, my brother and my sister to be my best friends. This gives me incredible support and it is my greatest happiness.”Which of the character

Scary monsters, ghosts and ghouls Reassure your child that he is safe, and help him to feel secure and less anxious. A toddler may benefit from choosing a toy that can “protect” him; an older child may be reassured if he can take the time to explain 
to you what is real and what ...

Green Baby SS11Hi Ali, What is your job? I head up all the Creative and Marketing department for Green Baby.Do you have a nickname? Not one I'm telling you about!What did you want to be when you grew up?I didn't want to grow up... but if I had to then I wanted to be an art tea...

, the discussion of it surely does show us that fashion has a strong influence on the UK's culture.   A Child from Everywhere photography exhibition by Caroline Irby is currently showing at V&A’s Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9PA until

The following homeopathic and essential oil remedies are useful for many childhood ailments: Aconite  Use in the first stages of colds and sore throats. Arnica cream  Good for relieving bumps and bruisesBelladonna  Relieving fevers and easing

particularly funny childhood memories?I used to eat flowers – right off the trees or plant. I remember really clearly if I saw something beautiful I would check no one was looking and lean forward and chomp! I'm working on a whole series of recipes using edible

A playground classic for children of every generation, skipping games are active, fun and require little more than some rope or elastic, and a lively imagination. Here, author, Katie Hewett remembers the skipping games of her childhood:(Skipping was