Sophie Worthington 6.45am My alarm goes followed by rushed dressing and breakfasting of our three children (Io, 15, Cy, 12, and Rex, nine). Living in the country and having three kids all at different schools means that my husband and I are both

has clean and tidy hair and nails, and a clean face when you take her to a shoot. A few changes of clothes are also a good idea. Your agency should tell you what you need.10 Above all, enjoy it. If either you or your child stop having fun, don’t do it.

minutes and then lay small pieces of gold- or silver-coloured metallic leaf over the egg, rubbing down gently with your fingertips. Using a soft brush or cloth, brush off any excess flakes to leave a smooth surface that looks just like burnished gold

response from you.Use occasions, such as getting dressed, to help your child to practise what he is learning to understand. For example, ask your child to fetch his clothes one item at a time.Repeat poems or words involving sounds. For example, The Wheels

Park Farmhouse. For the kids A good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes