to shield our children from life’s harsh realities, such as the threat of nuclear war, and yet children can often surprise us with the maturity and sensitivity of their response.Earlier this year, the UN, in conjunction with Harmony For Peace, launched

Now in its third year, the Junior Design Awards is the perfect arena to showcase brilliant fashion brands and gorgeous clothes for babies, toddlers and children. Whether haute couture high fashion labels, quirky new collections, or the very best

with the carrots, as they will take about five minutes longer than the rest. Then add the noodles and cook to your liking. This mixture can be puréed smooth for babies or left chunkier for older children. As your little ones continue to grow, you can add bolder

This is my mother’s excellent Christmas pudding that’s based upon the British royal family’s sumptuous recipe. Like all Christmas puddings, it’s best made a month or so before the big day, as the taste improves as it matures. Makes 2, each serving 8 peopleIngredients225g (8oz) sh...

FROM A TIMELESS classic heirloom toy to the latest fad that catches a child's imagination and becomes a playground hit, from a beloved fairytale given a new modern twist to all the latest hi-tech apps and video games, children are born to play

and lots of snacks,4 Stop regularly Take your time and pause to play a game of pooh sticks, climb trees, scramble over stiles and play hide-and-seek in the bushes.5 Choose your route Keep your children interested by picking routes with winding paths, hills

Meribel with VIP SkiLooking at my daughter Molly’s flushed cheeks and bright sparkly eyes as she raced past me on the slopes of Meribel, the realization dawned that this really was a no-compromise family holiday. My husband, Molly and I were all doing something we loved, and doin...

focused and calm. With practice, this age group can stay focused on a meditation for up to 20 minutes. More health from Junior:How to keep your child's smile bright and healthyYour child's hereditary traits explained

The Moomins Cook Book by Tove Jansson and Sami Malila (SelfMadeHero, £12.99) is a beautifully illustrated introduction to Finnish cuisine.PancakesMakes 14 pancakesIngredients80g (3oz) wheat flour20g (3/4oz) barley flour 500ml (18fl oz) milk1/2 tsp salt 2 eggsA knob of butterStraw...

Serves 4 (makes about 8 pancakes)Two of your five a dayYou can make US-style pancakes without eggs by using coconut milk instead, but they’re not as light and fluffy as these ones. The milk typically called for in pancake recipes, however, can easily be swapped. I discovered this...