It's that time of the year again. The end-of-term madness has finally come to end, the start-of-summer excitement has only just begun. So, how to fill those glorious days of freedom? Let us be of assistance...We've scoured the country for brilliant

equal excitement about what’s now available and yet to come. So here’s a selection of some of the most exciting and inspiring products from around the world. Being a family never looked so good…

child with her school reading book, but limit this to just a few minutes so it does not become a battle ground.2) Play Knock, Knock. The child reads, but knocks on the table for you to read a difficult word. Sometimes you find that they remember the word

Hi, it's me, Joe.Don't know about you but I am getting into the festive spirit bigtime! So much so that I am even willing to put sartorial elegance aside for the sake of appearing suitably Christmassy and as such am donning my very own Christmas

is adaptable to multiple colours and themes. Pine and oak (whether real or just coated) are particularly adaptable to most design and colour choices, so it's worth investing in some furniture made out of these if you intend to constantly alter your child's room

think a woman’s most sexy when she’s with child. I love that. (going ever so slightly misty-eyed). Tess just radiates, it’s amazing. She just radiates being pregnant. We went out last night and I just couldn’t take my eyes off her. She looked stunning

draw pictures. Get your children used to checking what they need for the following day the night before.Reward them You can use your chart as a star chart and reward stars for each task they complete; or for just getting to school on time. A whole week

not work. ■  Wash your child’s hair at a time of the day when she is alert and happy. So just before bed is not necessarily the best time. ■ Keep hair washing time short and sweet. Long hair means longer washing (and even longer combing out – mercy!) so a

and adventures that have happened deep in the forest, or The Magic Faraway Tree that leads to mysterious and enchanted lands.And, just like Enid Blyton’s deep-rooted relic, many trees are home to an assortment of seldom-seen creatures and often have a hidden

” but don’t be put off. “Children are so conditioned to be spoon fed with non-stop stimulation, that it can take persistence to show them the benefits and joys of down-time. We adults are the same. The first day of the holiday is a nightmare because you just