will also be anticipating a potentially problematic aspect of family holidaymaking; air travel with young children.Queuing, restricted seating, sleep deprivation and unfamiliar surroundings can test the patience of even the most mature of mummies, add

Think back to the last children’s party you attended; once the fun and games were over and all of the children had scampered off home what was left behind? If the answer to this is wrapping paper, cardboard plates, plastic and packaging you

Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Scholastic, £7.99)"Wonderful dramatic pictures of Paris and though we never know very much about Madeline and her friends in detail, we seem to know a lot about their life".Buy Madeline

Mini Naked range, prices from £2.99–£3.99Created especially with baby bathtime in mind, Mini Naked's gentle products are simple, 97 percent natural and kind to peachy-soft skin. The cute caterpillar packaging, soothing no-tears formulas and ethical values of the brand will guaran...

to the Tall Trees area at the charming boutique festival,  levels of excitement reached fever pitch as eager children swarmed the array of dressing up delights, eying up the costumery on offer.A style report from our fashion experts confirmed that the long

Make rhythms from everyday activitiesClimb the stairs to a steady beat, do up buttons with a rapper's rhythmic commentary.Sing SongsAs you are walking down the street, make up songs about the things you do regularly, such as posting a letter, or grocery shopping.Encourage musical...

demonstrations of traditional countryside pursuits, cast your eyes over a scarecrow competition and listen as nature experts discuss the changes that take place during the autumn season. Competitive children can get bashing in the conker championships whilst

Get into the habitAvoiding the daily battle to drag your child away from the television and towards a textbook can be as simple as implementing a regular routine. Set aside some study time every day for your child to focus on her work with you or another adult available nearby to...

.Nottingham RivieraJuly 22–September 3While strolling down the boardwalk, sipping an exotic cocktail from the beach bar and watching your children frolic in the sands, you may feel a million miles away from your actual location, the old market square in the centre

, providing a sensory experience where all ages are invited to view, touch and feed their imagination.Family X-Factor By dismantling the barriers between nature and sculpture, this day out is the perfect introduction to modern art for younger children. Whilst