Ingredients1 cup of plain flourHalf a cup of salt2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 cup of water Optional:1 teaspoon food colouring 1 teaspoon vanilla essenceMethod:Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and transfer to a medium, heavy based saucepan.Slowly cook the mixtur...

Make rhythms from everyday activitiesClimb the stairs to a steady beat, do up buttons with a rapper's rhythmic commentary.Sing SongsAs you are walking down the street, make up songs about the things you do regularly, such as posting a letter

Christmas Cake Kit, £20What could be finer than creating your very own Christmas cake with a little help from Fortnum & Mason? Doing it yourself in style also means you can omit any pesky adult ingredients that your child doesn't enjoy.Available in store from Fortnum & Mason.

Ingredients4 medium sized starchy potatoes1 small red onion35g plain flour2 eggs, beatenPinch of salt and black pepperCanola oil for cooking (alternatively, use vegetable oil) Method1. Preheat the oven to 230°c and line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper.2. Peel the onion...

the launch of his debut DVD, Rastamouse will be making a special appearance at Asda in Derby on October 8. The supermarket has ordered in an extra supply of cheese for the big day when the super-cool ska-jammin mouse will be meeting fans, taking photographs

Having been crowned Junior’s Best Family Restaurant in the Junior Design Awards 2011, it is safe to say that Pizza Express should be firmly on the radar of any family seeking delicious modern Italian cuisine as well as an enlightened attitude towards family dining.Now, here at Ju...

Team GB Olympic Swimming Duck, £7 from London 2012 Shop

While it may be difficult sometimes to fathom your toddler’s love of repetition, it is actually a vital part of her mental development and should be strongly encouraged.During these crucial first few years the connections between the brain cells of your child will be actively con...

The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark (picture book) by Jill Thomlinson (Egmont, £3.99)This classic tale has been soothing night-fearing children for generations and has even been reworked into a picture book for very young readers. Help to conquer your child’s bedtime worries with ...

Cashew Butter and Honey Breakfast MuffinsIngredients275g self raising flour50g oats1tsp baking powder100g Sultanas2 eggs100g runny honey2 bananas, mashed100g Meridian Cashew Butter (Smooth or Crunchy)50g butter, melted200ml milkMakes 12 muffins