through a whole host of arty events, with many fun workshops aimed at families. As well as being fun and relaxing, drawing helps people both young and old to communicate, think and invent, connecting us with our cultural heritage and natural environment

of your child; treating people with respect and politeness can help to stress the importance of manners to her as well as yourself. Teach positive vocabularyAfter she learns how to express herself through language, the world suddenly opens up for your

from vegetables grown by your own fair hand? Get the whole family in the kitchen to cook together with your home-grown goodies. As well as being a fun, bonding activity this should help your child gain a clearer understanding of food and its origins. 

babies (from around eight months) to create their own, very satisfying vertical movement. These bouncers strengthen leg muscles and help babies learn new motor rhythm which they might not otherwise explore.4. Incorporate a daily buggy ride into your baby

Do you remember watching the Olympics as a child? For many parents sitting down together to enjoy the Games with your child is a thrilling experience, which can help you to bond as a family win, lose or draw.Now that the torch has been lit, the

throughout Britain to help build a giant alien out of plastic bricks and break a Guinness World Record for the greatest number of participants.The extra terrestrial, which will be touring nine shopping centres, is based on Bloxx, an alien set to feature

parents make for happier children, so resist the temptation to overstuff your own schedule or fret about all of the things you feel you should be doing. More parenting skills from Junior:Helping your child to accept a new babyLifeskills: Sharing

that this wicker man will be very much empty when it is set alight on October 30. Bring your family along to the National History Museum on the run up to the big bonfire to help create the enormous straw fellow and discover the fact and fiction behind this iconic

creative during this arty session at Morden Hall Park, where families can help to create a piece of artwork to be displayed in the newly renovated stable yard.Pumpkin Carving CompetitionOctober 28Head to ritzy department store Fortnum & Mason for the chance

beautiful Forest park to discover this family fun day in the Slieve Gullion Courtyard. Hunt for clues throughout the foreast and help santa’s elves get ready for the big day the take part in a number of fun craft and carolling activities. Christmas themed