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From the moment your child steps inside the Hotel Métropole, Monte Carlo, and sees its huge tree adorned with giant biscuits, pocket watches and rock candies, she will be enchanted by its Christmas Wonderland. Children can also indulge in festive mocktails, marshmallows and gifts...

The best advice on what you do and don't need to enjoy beautiful bathtimes with your baby:You don’t need a baby bath for everyday use, although you might consider investing in a blow-up or fold-away travel one for holidays abroad if you’re staying in accommodation where there are...

Our Valentine's Day handiworks are simple to create. Just print out these Shaker Heart, Baby Bootees and Paper Frame templates at 100 per cent on A4 paper and follow the easy instructions featured in the February issue of Junior magazine.Happy

is how Danny is feeling.” Be confident and firm.Demonstrate empathy Younger toddlers may not be able to understand an explanation, so you need to show empathy. When your toddler is hurt, show him that you are sad; if he is happy, be happy with him. Talk

to enjoy the surrounding five acres of countryside, such as binoculars and magnifying glass. It costs from £609 for a week in June. See English Holidays for lots more places to stay close to home, and read our features Happy Campers and Cool Campsites

the younger and older members of your party happy. A price of £3,650 for a family of four staying seven nights half-board includes six ski passes for all, creative Easter activities for children, a family Easter concert, a relaxing massage for Daddy and a

. 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

’ll make almost no mess and they take up very little room – no need for walkies here. There are lots of different sorts of hamster available, so it’s a good idea to think about just how much effort you’re happy to put in – long-haired varieties do need

sandy beaches, seaside villages and laid-back atmosphere, sun-blessed Kefalonia is a great family destination. Sidestep the holidaymaking hordes without sacrificing the things that keep children (and adults) happy at this nautically themed boutique