• Don't glve your children their big presents just before the family arrives. It's unrealistic to expect small children to share a brand new, longed-for toywith a horde of invaders.• Give the older children their presents while the babies are having

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

Restaurant * Best Feeding Product* Best Family/Children's Cook BookWho won the Junior Design Awards 2012 in the food and restaurant categories?

stylish affair indeed. The  Junior Design Awards is the perfect showcase for the most sleek and slick designs for everything from a state-of-the-art car seat and eye-catching interiors collection to the latest technology in nappies and skincare. Entry

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

Serves 2IngredientsA carrot, peeled and sliced into matchsticks 1/4 Chinese cabbage, shreddedA handful of peas1/4 o f a broccoli head, broken up50g (2oz) of rice noodlesMethodBring a pot of water to the boil and add the vegetables, starting with the carrots, as they will take abo...

HAVE CHILDREN, WILL travel! That's the philosophy at Junior, and we want to know all about the best destinations, hotels and tour operators for families. The Junior Travel Awards 2013 are designed to showcase the best of family travel in all its

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...

& Crafts* Best Educational Toy/Product* Best Children’s App* Best Console/Handheld Game* Best Family-Friendly Video GamesBOOKS * Picture book of the Year* Best Classic Book* Best New Talent (Author or Illustrator)* Best Family/Children's Cook BookWho won