The following homeopathic and essential oil remedies are useful for many childhood ailments: Aconite  Use in the first stages of colds and sore throats. Arnica cream  Good for relieving bumps and bruisesBelladonna  Relieving fevers and easing headache and sunstrokeChamomilla  Tee...

* Learn greetings in a local language – it’s a great sign of respect and the locals will really appreciate the effort.* Use the travel as an opportunity for you and your child to learn about the history and culture of the region together – go to the library and choose relevant bo...

1.    Don’t forget to pack a stash of old carrier bags when you go Christmas present shopping. Okay, so they might not look as attractive as brand new ones, but it’s far more eco-friendly.2.    If you must send traditional paper Christmas cards, as opposed to e-cards, make sure t...

Ensure your garden has a wide variety of flowers, plants and even weeds, all of which contribute to our ecosystem and will attract a wide range of animal life.Try to create a nest-like structure by growing hedgerows or thick foliage for insects and small birds to make their home ...

and set it free, preferably somewhere far away if you wish to remain popular with your gardening neighbours. 4. Useful resourcesThere are plenty of green-fingered children’s websites providing games, quizzes and printable activities for use in the garden

willows to make a new hedge, but planting is one of the most important things that you can do in your garden.Trees provide shelter and food for animals, absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and improve the soil underneath them.Make green gifts. We all

grow up? What was it like? I grew up four miles down the road in a neighbouring village as I am also a farmer’s daughter – my parents still live there now. The farm where I grew up was very similar to our dairy farm – rolling green fields, black

As Earth Day 2013 comes around on April 22, our thoughts turn to how we can all protect our precious environment.Turning your garden into a happy haven for wildlife helps the environment, provides hours of fun for children, educates them about nature, and makes it aesthetically a...

£30.When my daughters’ friends come around, our so-called “green” house looks similar to the ones they live in – the difference is that my children are alert to ways to keep the rooms warm, or cool. In winter, they never talk to friends on the doorstep

1. Much like any creature (humans included!) a foolproof way to tempt feathered friends into your garden is to offer them a nibble of their favourite food. Although ready-made bird feed mixtures are available to buy, it is far more fun to make a bird cake together with your child...