or a holiday or an anniversary the couple have spent together. “We fell in love in Morocco and brought back the beautiful bowls that now hang on the kitchen wall,” says Grace. “And the silk bedspread – we lugged that back from Jaisalmer after three days

on the hair-washingDon’t try and wash her hair until she thinks bathtime is fun again. 4 Think small Being confined to a small space may help her feel safe, so initially try bathing her in the kitchen sink or a baby bath.5 Empathise with your child A sudden

, nutritious, slow-cooked stew that fills the house with its aroma while keeping the kitchen warm and cosy?More natural parenting tips from Junior:Five ways to have an eco-friendly school runFive ways to create an eco-friendly bedroom

in the authentic kitchen.Parents are not forgotten, as they can also enjoy a cooking demo or mushroom picking session – the results of which are dished up at lunchtime.Prices from €280 per night. For details, tel: +33 (0)4 57 74 74 74; www

.So spectacular was its success that this year it is Cinders’ chance to shine. She is out of the gloomy kitchen and into those glass slippers in My First Cinderella, which will tour throughout the UK in 2013. And, if your budding ballerinas ever wondered what

pollinates banana trees – I learnt that, and so much more, from being around food.I never saw my grandmother after I left Jamaica. She died when I was 16. But all that she taught me in the kitchen – how to blend and balance sauces – will live on forever

is to be applauded!Who is your greatest foodie inspiration? My mum and grandmother – the feasts they used to turn out of the smallest domestic kitchens never failed to delight and astound in equal measure.What was the first thing you ever cooked? My grandmother let

windowsill and water regularly. When the seedlings have grown and the weather is warmer, plant them outside.Give a worm a homeMaking a wormery from scratch is easy and a great way to observe the work of worms first-hand. First, find a container – a kitchen

gorgeous play kitchen and cupcake makers.  The centrepiece was the prettily decorated wishing tree, adorned with the cutest little shoe fairy lights (think Cinderella's slippers!) and a menagerie of cuddly toys resting on the branches, including pandas

to the kitchen after a hard day on the slopes? Plus, with a soft drink costing upwards of £4 at some of the more expensive resorts, the catered or even fully-inclusive deals available offer comparatively excellent value for money.These are some of our favourite