? “Two key concepts for entertainers are surprise and anxiety,” explains author and former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen, who has been entertaining children with his humorous work for more than 30 years. “Try acting like you don’t know what’s going

The Sri Panwa resort in Phuket is hidden within the rainforest, high above the Andaman Sea, and has just opened a new entertainment and dining area – the Baba Poolclub, which includes a gourmet restaurant and infinity pool. The resort also has

is the island’s dry season, so Christmas is the perfect time to visit. With Christmas art activities, live music, a water balloon challenge and a magic show to entertain small ones, prices start from £247 per night for B&B in a Family Duplex. For more ideas

Whether you're travelling by plane or by car, the TrayKit provides your child with in-seat entertainment. The bag can be perched on a fold-down table or attached to the back of a car seat. Inside your child can stow toys, books, colouring materials

, treasure hunts, crabbing, snorkelling and beachcombing. Each room comes with a butler (who can entertain the children while you enjoy a lie-in). There’s a special offer until December 21 where a family of four can stay seven nights for £4,530. This includes

-chair will be an invaluable ally.  Do remember to bring the carry case for the push-chair if you have one, as this will mean you can store the chair in the overhead luggage space whilst you fly.Entertainment on the goRegardless of your usual television policy and however

for  under-fours and a 50% discount for children aged between four and twelve. Little ones will be kept entertained with unlimited use of the children’s club activities, which will leave mummy and daddy with plenty of time to relax and enjoy free access

and all mod cons. There are additional restaurants and bars in the  picturesque piazza. For families, though, it is the top-notch children’s club, Our Space, that clinches the deal, providing non-stop fun and entertainment, all run by fully qualified

Fancy the Far East but worried your children won’t cope with the journey? Then try a cruise like Star Cruises’ SuperStar Gemini, which sails to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Offering a mix of beach, shopping and culture, there’s a children’s

. It never fails to entertain babies.More development tips by Junior:Five ways to deal with dawdling toddlersFive ways to decipher toddler talk