1 Love and lossThe day we brought our first bunnies home, the nice man in the pet shop gave us a free booklet. It listed the diseases that Flopsie and Fluffy might suffer from: myxomatosis, viral haemorrhagic disease, red urine and fly strike were

you when you whistle.Stick insectsThey look scary – and weird – and that’s why children love them. A cool choice of pet for older children, and although their appearance belies it (monster from outer space) they really are harmless and low maintenance

, then even cleaning out the hutch or goldfish bowl. But always keep a close supervisory eye.• Guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits make excellent first pets. They are easy to look after and very affectionate in return. Get them as babies as this will get them

not to share. Teach them to respect other people’s property and that they may not always be able to have what they want.• Always give your child lots of encouragement and praise when he shares.More lifeskills: Washing handsLooking after a pet

that to her. The more she is able to empathise with other people, the more sensitive she'll be towards them.More lifeskills...SharingGetting dressedLooking after a pet

after a pet

after a petTeaching the fine art of etiquette

. Transport your baby in a bubble of familiar comfort. On no account vary mealtimes.1-2 yearsMobile babies are hell on moving day. If you can find someone they like to look after them during the critical hours while vans fill up and unload, do so. If you must

. It turned out she was looking at all the flags outside the hotel, and could recognise them after playing Moshi Monsters.What else can children learn from Moshi Monsters? We’re helping children to become aware of the big issues affecting the world. Recently

at home until the lesions are crusted over or have healed.Ringworm is a fungal infection that can affect the scalp or other part of the skin. It is spread by direct contact (i.e. touch). Ringworm often looks like a round ring shaped rash, the outer ring