It doesn’t take a professor to know that the design on a plate can be a great incentive for a toddler to finish her food. However, it was Professor Peter Raacke who designed this one. Show how happy you are that your little one ate all her greens

Birthday cupcakes from the lovely Violet Cakes www.violetcakes.com

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Someone once said that happiness is the journey, not the destination. OK, so perhaps that wise sage wasn’t necessarily making his journey with a screaming baby whose ears are popping from altitude changes or a restless toddler who doesn’t want

1. Tap into your child's interestsWhether it's football, horses or witches, seek out books and magazines on her favourite subject.2. Make it rewardingGive books as a reward or a treat, rather than forcing your child to read, as this will help to make them appear worthwhile, excit...

, fishing for supper, den building and exhausted, happy children – all without sacrificing lashings of hot water and a comfortable bed.Base camp options include Dignity and Time, two fabulous barn conversions on the Blackhaugh Farm with a loch and farm tours

1. Pick your screeningMany cinemas now offer special baby-friendly screenings for parents with very small children, where the other cinema goers will be more tolerant of any extra noise. For toddlers and older children you are likely to find a more child-friendly audience at duri...

Makes 24 little parcelsIngredients250g (9oz) feta cheese (barrel-aged feta is best as it is creamier and less salty)200g (7oz) spinach1 large handful each of dill, coriander and basil2 large handfuls of fresh mint leaves1/2 tsp nutmeg1 eggSalt and freshly ground black pepper for ...

Spirited and playful, but also functional and practical. Traditional or modern, formal or whimsical, your child’s bedroom is not just where she will lay her head to sleep at night or play during the day. It’s not just a place to snuggle up with a book or take time outs. It’s her ...