1. Mom’s One Line A Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (Chronicle Books, £12.99)What a great idea – it’s impossible to find the time for that half hour reminisce every evening, so why not just have this book at the ready for those snatched moments

The classic Ladybird books evoke fond memories for many parents of a certain age who were brought up with this series of fairy tales and information books. Now the gloriously retro illustrations are available in iPad format for the new generation

it is lovely to have a tangible book full of memories to keep forever (and whip out for an embarrassing display when they reach their teenage years)So much can change from day to day in these crucial years you may feel like you want to record every little

All those firsts, all those holidays, all those memories - but how can you store them so they can be treasured every day? Turn a wall into a Memory WallEven the smallest home can spare one wall as a Memory Wall, and gorgeous frames (either

The Gift of HappinessWays to nurture your child's natural optimism. Daddy, My Book-Reading Super Hero!Why fathers reading with their children can inspire a love of books. The Rise Of The Über DaddyThe super-cool parent who is coming to a playground

on the narrator’s instructions, it’s him who seems to be making magical things happen to the spots as he turns the pages. Alongside this playfulness, the book also encourages hand-eye coordination, memory skills, counting, colour recognition and learning left

, and their sense of teamwork and friendships.”What was your favourite book as a child? “I’ve always been a big fan of Roald Dahl and so many of his short stories and imaginative tales that range from James And The Giant Peach to Willy Wonka.”What was your first day

Gillon Meller, chef at The River Cottage and father of Isla, 11, and Cecily, five, reveals foodie secrets:What’s your earliest food memory? The first time I ate white chocolate, probably aged three.What was the first thing you ever cooked? Something

and triggered many feelings. I started thinking about how lucky I had been to spend all of those wonderful Christmases with him. These tears and memories lead to my thoughts about other people who wouldn't be with their loved ones at Christmas for whatever

What you can carry on a plane depends on the current security rules, but either way, here’s a list of essentials for hand or checked luggage:Nappies and wipes for two daysCartons of drink/formula and snacksCrayons and booksSmall toys