To find a good family holiday chalet, ask a few questions… Have you seen the chalet? If not, how can they help with your needs? How easy is it to get to and from the pistes, restaurants, ski school or children’s club? Are the staff qualified and experienced? And what’s included i...

Lots of hotels have a children’s club that is run either by hotel staff or by childcare reps from family tour operators, such as Powder Byrne and Scott Dunn. Those run by tour operators are usually only available in peak season, like half-term breaks and school holidays. If you’r...

There are plenty of reasons to choose a Virgin Limited Edition holiday – from the luxe accommodation to the exquisite food. Now, there are signature rubber ducks to collect from each of the six destinations. The blue belongs to The Lodge

travel time which is potentially the most stressful part of any holiday.  Don’t rule out driving or taking the train – for some families these can be great ways to get to the mountains and can add to the great adventure.2. Choose your childcare If you

Define your needs Do you want a live-in or daily nanny? Will your nanny have soul charge or are you or your partner likely to be at home too?.What are her qualifications? Nursery nurses are qualified; nannies by definition, are not. You want someone competent, tr...

There was a sumptuous vintage vibe to Kate Moss's glorious wedding dress, with elaborate golden embroidery adorning a chic Twenties' style frock (very Mia Farrow from The Great Gatsby), but the word on everyone's lips was: where did the bridesmaids get their fabulous frocks? The ...

Alexandalexa officially launches Burberry children's wear line this week, having been appointed an official global stockist of its children's & layette line. Alexandalexa.com will be the first e-Business to be allowed to stock their range.Alexandalexa has been trading for 18 mont...

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

Kico Kids, the adorable New York label, is looking to harness your child's creativity, imagination and flair for words by inviting her to submit a favourite quote, phrase or words of wisdom. The winners will have their quotes illustrated by Japenese artist Ritsuko Hirai and print...

. Get the timing right when friends come to play and you’ll boost the success rate of the liaison. Choose a time of day when your child is unlikely to be tired, hungry, moody, or just wants to chill. Supply plenty of snacks as children can become so engrossed