. It made sense to other parents too. And then more products came along, with more in the pipeline. What are you family’s favourite reads? For me it's Emile Zola and Milan Kundera while the children are Roald Dahl fans.  Which books did you love reading as a

With dazzling showers illuminating the sky and the aroma of smoky cinders mingling with hot chestnuts and toffee apples, Bonfire Night can be a wonderful evening out for your family. In order to ensure that much like Guy Fawkes, your well laid plans

. His own little pats will gradually become big, lusty splashes – to his immense delight. Introduce him to tipping and pouring with bath toys or plastic cups and beakers in a washing-up bowl. ToddlersDo the washing up! A shallow bowl of water and a

children to different books or stories but helps develop shared interests. One study has even indicated that familes where fathers engage in reading activities with their young children are more likely to resolve family conflicts calmly and with compromise

of comics, games, sunglasses and toys, which usually go down well, as well as family movies and children’s channels on the in-flight entertainment. Consider buying a seat for a child under two rather than have her on your lap for the duration. If you can

to find one for her. With a tip-off from his grandma, his odyssey leads him beyond the gates of Thneedville to a desolate baron land, home to Once-ler, who tells his sorry tale.Once a boy with bold ambitions, the Once-ler left his faithless family to make

she was paid £3 for her first published story when she was 17. Her best tips for budding authors was to read lots and lots of book and to keep a diary (which I suppose I sort of do in these blogs).There was also a talk by Nick Crane about his World

Do you remember watching the Olympics as a child? For many parents sitting down together to enjoy the Games with your child is a thrilling experience, which can help you to bond as a family win, lose or draw.Now that the torch has been lit, the

of the villains… She will catch on quickly.4. Use a knife and forkSome children find it hard to master the art of eating with cutlery, so let her practice as much as possible. Give her her own cutlery set with her favourite design or character. Have family

and congestion. Sore throatGRANDMA’S REMEDY Time to grab those trusty onions. According to grandma, half an onion wrapped in a sweaty sock and tied around your child’s neck should cure a sore throat in a day. Some families also tie a piece of fatty bacon