, no other children and turn off all your phones). More probably, bedtime will be fairly hectic, with other family members making demands, nerves a little frayed all round, the child himself overtired and crochety..."And yet it is still so worth making

Children take longer to establish basic reading and writing skills in English than in any other European language, because of the complex syllable structure nad inconsistent spelling systems. A study of 700 children in 15 European countries showed

pair of not-too-thick socks that go up around the ankle if possible, as this will help make the skates feel more comfortable, worn with jeans or trousers (nothing too tight or too baggy, but fitted to allow easy movement).Children can wear knee

confused with dyslexia because children complain of letters being jumbled up, 'fizzing', or falling off the page. Coloured transparent sheets of plastic laid over printed text can make a huge improvement. Research has found that 1 in 20 children

to be available when making your booking. Reserve a bassinet (and bulkhead seats) if you have a baby and make sure you confirm before boarding, and book children’s meals to avoid the wrath of a toddler who spies a fellow tiny traveller tucking into mini Pringles

Name AliceBorn 1896Defining moment "Alice was considering whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit ran close by her."Why we love Alice* She's feisty

-witted and almost invincible.* His sidekick Snowy is a constant companion (since the ageless Tintin never has any love interest) and with his fondness for whisky he makes a great comic contrast to goody-goody Tintin.  * The baddies are just so bad - and very un

's fashion and interiors to brilliant products to make family life easier. The Baby Show also features hundreds of stands, as well as childcare advice and expertise on all aspects of baby development and children's health and nutrition. RSVP not necessary

of us as assistants to a fashion designer.What sort of clothes did you usually wear when you were children? DD When I was child in Sicily, we used to wear shorts. I didn’t like them very much. I preferred the formal clothes we wore on Sundays: a jacket

When you read to young children, the emphasis should always be on fun rather than education: there’s a lot of learning going on but it’s important that your child enjoys the experience rather than seeing it as a chore. Make it an interactive