. Families can stay at Hotel Portmeirion or opt for one of the 17 self-catering cottages that sleep up to eight people. Visit www.portmeirion-village.comRuralIf you’ve always dreamed of playing happy families in a magical woodland hideaway, take a look

Taking time to create a memory box really increases a child’s sense of belonging. By telling the stories of their life through little souvenirs from happy days out, you’re helping your child piece together their own autobiography

.Junior: Well, you and Tess are rearing prime babies. Maybe you should set your sights on a Beckham boy. VK: No, no, no, no, I’m not… As long as Phoebe is happy. That’s all that matters.Junior: Are you a thoroughly modern father or more traditional? VK: I try

ambled out of the kitchen with a Warm Chocolate And Pistachio Fondante (£7.50), complete with sparklers and a heartfelt rendition of Happy Birthday To You – certainly enough to bring a crimson glow to the cheeks of a just-turned 14-year-old. Contact: tel

, simple but full of flavour. While Grace and Joe tucked into a freshly baked focaccia, dipping it into olive oil and balsamic vinegar, I enjoyed the Calamari Fritti – deep-fried squid with a generous squirt of lemon juice. For mains, the chef was happy

times, Giraffe is a happy success story: they have just received the well-deserved accolade Best Family Restaurant at Restaurant magazine’s awards – and a big heap of that ongoing success has to be down to their big hearts.Giraffe, Muswell Hill Broadway

. Turn it into a game, singing and dancing while you work like Mary Poppins, and your children will be surprisingly happy to help.2 Let’s decorateThe different spring festivals each have their own symbols, which you can use to decorate your home. Green

. Our home is just next to the canal which is pleasant to stroll along.Laid-back, happy and...searching. That’s how I’d describe my family life. My wife, Anna Sophia, is also a designer and we’re still searching for the right balance. Both of us works

-tweeting and a-trilling wreak havoc with Batty’s sensitive hearing. Finally, our downtrodden hero Batty flies sadly home, where there’s a surprise in store... “Without being too cheesy, it’s a tale of being happy in your own skin,” says Sarah. “In the end, Batty

the provenance of their produce. Encourage your child to ask questions about how the foods at your local market are made. Farmers are often very happy to explain their methods and teach a new generation about where food comes from and what makes Britain's farming