,” says Dr Evelyn McGregor, Lecturer in Child Development at Edinburgh University.2 Smile and your baby smiles with youIt’s one of the most wonderful moments – when your baby beams a great big smile back at you. It’s a fundamental interaction and a huge

. And guess what? It’s really good for him (even if it may mean soggy clothes for you). Lively outdoor play activities are important for your child’s development of independence and autonomy. According to the Children and Nature Network Research Studies, when

AS THE LONG, lazy days of summer stretch ahead of us, how do you envisage filling the days? With idle pursuits like relaxing walks in the park, watching the leaves shimmering in the breeze, maybe a spot of rock-pooling or making footprints in the sand. Or are the days more likely...

is now a development of 12 stunning New England-style beachfront houses. Overlooking the empty white beaches of the Isles of Scilly, brushed by the frothy waves of the icy Atlantic, they offer an enchanting Christmas hideaway. If not dusted in snow

’t help you children, so banish those negative feelings now.2. Children in the developed world are living in the safest time ever known. 3. Children in the west are healthier than they have ever been before – childhood diseases that were once

. Encourage girls to play with toys that develop spatial awareness, such as puzzles and blocks. Reading is a high priority too - encourage girls to read about successful women.6. Encourage extracurricular activities Extend your childs horizons w ith music

to a reading. Sometimes they sweep along and surprise the adults during a reading. It is here that a "dialogue" can develop between them through my books – and that is magical!Why is the 'spot' or 'dot so alluring for artists (thinking of Damien Hirst

on the development of outdoors attire. Ever the entrepreneur, in 1880, Burberry invented gabardine, a breathable fabric that’s also hard-wearing and water-resistant – functional qualities that made it perfect for outerwear. So much so, that in 1914, Burberry

. Will there be a baby range? Or a perfume? It is a bit early to say, but I hope that my children’s line will be very successful and that it will develop. Do you think that children in Paris dress differently to children in the UK? The style is not a matter of place

now have Teflon to avoid unwanted stains from spills. Customers also let us know they wanted an alternative to skirts so we have developed a range of culottes and city shorts. On top of this, we have introduced a teen range. Parents love the humour