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

We're always excited to showcase new talent at Junior, and we also love to support young designers who are starting out. Jessica Graham is one such rising star. Launched in Autumn 2009 at the trade show Top Drawer, Jessica won the award for Best New

and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, creates a soft, idyllic collection that perfectly captures the innocence of childhood – with a healthy dose of understated Parisian chic thrown in for good measure. Now that Kate Moss has favoured the French label to dress her flurry

11. Peepo! by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Puffin, £5.99)First published in 1981, this wonderful boardbook appeals rather like The Very Hungry Caterpillar – you simply can’t beat a hole in the page for toddler enjoyment. In Peepo!, a baby glimpses his

’t help you children, so banish those negative feelings now.2. Children in the developed world are living in the safest time ever known. 3. Children in the west are healthier than they have ever been before – childhood diseases that were once

 1. What were you like as a child? I was actually not very interesting at all. I was quite boring. I can’t actually remember being a child: the earliest I can remember is my eleventh birthday, because I got a racing bike. My brother was 11 years

Andrew Dunn, founder of Scott Dunn, and father of Ella, 13, and Polly, 12What’s your recipe for the perfect family holiday? Making sure the accommodation part is right, whether it be a hotel with interconnecting rooms, a suite, a chalet or a villa

with children?1. Company is really important for children on holiday. If you’re not going somewhere with an element of childcare consider travelling with friends – it can take the pressure off everyone… assuming you pick the right friends!2. With young children

for a family holiday? 1. Things to help kids settle in (a familiar toy or blanket).2. First Aid kit, including Calpol.3. A sense of humour. The perfect family holiday song? A Spoonful of Sugar from Mary Poppins. Perfect holiday reading matter for parents

, and children  aged four to eight should be having 10–11 hours. Give your children a regular cosy bedtime routines – such as bath, story and cosy cuddle – to make it a pleasurable finale to the day. 3. Time for youAim to get up before your children, have a