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Trick or treat tips
By Fiona McKim on 20/10/2011 16:41:08
How to have a scream this Hallowe’en
1. Picking a costumeWhen picking out an outfit for your little monsters avoid anything that will trail on the ground, cause any discomfort or restrict their movement. Masks and wigs can be irritating and itchy, and children tend to pull them off
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Five ideas for perfect party food
By Rose Hammick and Charlotte Packer on 04/04/2012 10:33:33
Junior's bite-sized tips for children's party snacks
children's party themesFive great ideas for children's party bags
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Ten fun children's party themes
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2012 10:49:21
With a little imagination your child's bash will go off with a bang
length of gingham and some cacti cut from flattened-out cardboard boxes. Add a log cabin, made from cardboard painted to look like wood, and a fake campfire made from real twigs set ‘ablaze’ with flames made of tissue paper.4. Add some pow The costumes
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Five Festival Rules
By Catherine O'Dolan Photography by David Handley at Burning Man Festival (www.burningman.com) on 17/06/2011 16:08:58
Make the most of the summer festivals with our top tips (rule one: don't lose your kids!)
idea, as are sunglasses. Dry dusty ground can be hard on tender feet, so socks are a good idea, even with sandals; likewise, in mud and rain, wellies are an absolute must.RULE 5 Have fun. Don't forget activities for the children to do while you
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Five great ideas for children's party bags
By Rose Hammick and Charlotte Packer on 04/04/2012 11:34:50
Send your little guests away with a goody bag and a smile
1. Booty for winners Keep prizes and goodie bags simple. It’s a good idea to give away some of the decorations, such as large paper flowers. Children will love to keep them as a souvenir of the fun they had and parents can put them up
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Eureka!, West Yorkshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 13:58:10
Spark the imagination – and possibly even discover a future career – at this museum for children
A museum designed to appeal to a child’s fun-loving curiosity? What a cracking idea! Inspired by the ground-breaking children’s museums of North America, Eureka! takes a play-based approach to learning. The six amazing galleries are filled
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Fifteen fantastic party planning tips and activities
By Rose Hammick and Charlotte Packer on 04/04/2012 11:14:45
From preparations to traditional games - party proof yourself with these handy hints
bear and will end up feeling left out if everyone else has one. To avoid squabbles over another child’s favourite bear, it’s a good idea to put out as many soft toys as you can. This way, you can ensure that everyone has something to play with. It’s a
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Good old fashioned games
By Judith Eagle on 02/10/2012 14:09:00
If you’re nostalgic for simple childhood pleasures, nurture your child’s imagination with spontaneous back-to-basics activities rather than expensive toys or a structured schedule of events. Try some of these more traditional play ideas
backdrop for a host of exciting adventures. Pack a torch, some costumes, paper, pencils, food and drink. According to the Children’s Play Council, children benefit most from a variety of everyday nature that includes access to parks, gardens, city farms
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Club Med La Palmeraie Resort in Morocco
By Junior on 02/08/2011 17:18:57
Marrakech, a brilliant holiday location to discover
. Not the most auspicious start to proceedings but, after a quick dash back to our room for a costume change, we were able to start again. After breakfast, we headed off to the brand-new children’s club. The clubs here are divided into three main age groups
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We quiz Claude In The City creator Alex T Smith
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 31/05/2011 20:28:38
Alex T Smith spills on the beans on his own mischievous hounds, his signature style and his clumsy tendencies...
, no one else will. The same goes with being an author. You must keep writing and never dismiss any idea because you don't think people with like it or get it, someone will. I keep a sketchbook and am constantly doodling ideas for pictures and scribbling
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