Okay, so these fellas might be rooting for the Italian tricolore, rather than red, white and blue, but this game is perfect for  getting your family in the mood for the big event of the summer. There are more than 30 sporting events to choose from

THERE ARE SOME things in life that just go together. Like fish and chips. Laurel and Hardy. Toddlers and puddles. And the moment, your toddler spies that tantalizing pool of water, there’s something in his psyche that urges him to make a splash. And guess what? It’s really good f...

, sleek black Kinect unit is some high-tech Microsoft wizardry – they call it a “motion controlled gaming interface” – that recognises movements and sounds. Perfect for families to play together, a big part of the fun is designing your avatars and watching

Sara Galvin, wife of chef Chris Galvin, and mother of Jessica, 15, George, 14, and Joey, 11, and Front-of-House patron of Galvin La Chapelle, gives her recipe for successful family dining:1. Involve your child in every conversation, play word games

under the seat and you'll end up in an inelegant scrambling and with inconsolable child in tearsNoisy toys – they'll drive you and fellow passengers to distraction. Bring headphones if possible so games can be enjoyed in virtual silence

from Buckingham Palace, is likely to put a smile on their face, for a child, to be greeted by a bowler-hatted doorman and then to unearth a personalised welcome pack containing their favourite snacks and a toy box filled with games, books and DVDs

.What’s your favourite childhood holiday memory? Staying in Lagos in the Algarve every Easter, snorkelling, sardines and endless games of ‘Kick The Can’What’s your company philosophy? Families aren't packages - which is why we would never try to them sell one

-bed house near the village of Tattingstone and close to Felixstowe with all mod cons, including a games room. From £3,150.Read more about Family Festivals, Joe's blog from Harvest At Jimmy's and cool kit to take with you.

security – if you have a baby bottle, you’ll be asked to take a sip) and a selection of your child’s favourite toys and games as diversions and to alleviate boredom. Airlines may have a supply of nappies, formula milk and baby food on board, but it’s best

to entertain and some gutsy determination to have a pleasant time, I was going to make every effort to get through our meal with no tantrums.With a wipeboard on the table and a game of Noughts & Crosses already in progress, we ordered. “Would you like Joe