Makes 4 lolliesIngredients2 peaches300ml (10fl oz) water1 red apple125g (41/2oz) strawberriesMethodRemove the stones from the peaches, chop them into even-sized chunks, then juice. Add one-third of the water and divide evenly between the lolly moulds. Freeze until just set. Chop ...

Patience may be a virtue, but as every parent knows it's not one that many children posess. Refusing to wait their turn and throwing a wobbler when they can't have everything right now are common traits of early childhood. Teaching your child

Ingredients For the sponge350g (12oz) caster sugar350g (12oz) butter, softened115g (4oz) ground almonds2 tsp vanilla essence1/2 tsp almond essence6 medium eggs, lightly beaten170g (6oz) plain flour4 tsp milkFor the almond buttercream170g (6oz) icing sugar85g (3oz) ground almonds ...

A life on the ocean waves will appeal to many children, and now the world’s biggest cruise ship has been launched – the Oasis Of The Seas – and it’s packed with family-friendly things to do. There are fantastic children’s clubs caring for children

Although it looks like it’s from a bygone era, the White Rabbit Light was created by the White Rabbit England Company in their Staffordshire Potteries this year. Made from fine bone china, the lamp glows gently from the inside when switched on; it has won awards and is bound to b...

We Love Food by Kirsty Manning-Wilcox and Peta Heine (Hardie Grant, £16.99) is full of recipes, tips, and practical information on how to grow your own vegetables and herbs, as well as getting children to understand that food is a process from soil

John Lewis has launched a fun but elegant homeware collection for children that includes everything from bedroom furniture and dinner sets to bathroom towels. We love the Robots and Rivets range, which includes Duvet Cover Set £25, Little Robot

. The Verandah Resort & Spa is a luxury resort set in 30 acres of palm-fringed shore on Antigua’s north-east coast. It has a children’s restaurant and mini-cinema. Seven nights’ room only with Kuoni Travel costs from £906 per person.Tel: 01306 747002; www.kuoni.co.uk

and ballet-style pumps, but the same dress could be worn with battered canvas shoes and a long-sleeved T-shirt – as styled by Mum. ■ Mix and match Vintage clothing is so versatile and perfect for children’s fashion. Current items, such as leggings, sheepskin

At the new-look Pizza Express diners, children can sit at the counter to watch pizzaiolos at work, and there are special activity areas. The Piccolo Menu offers dough balls, salad, pizza or pasta, a sundae and a frothy bambinoccino.