Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in the UK since the 16th century and this year Mother’s Day lands on March 22. There’s no better way to start the day than with a lovely cup of tea in bed, and this delightful Emma Bridgewater Happiness Mum Half Pint mug is perfect for the job...

himself as a wacky sticks-man in the making. The room was filled with west London’s most yummy mummies, with trendy offspring in tow, many wearing recognizable outfits from the winter collection including the popular military jacket. Stella’s friend Kate

LondonWhat’s the vibe? A busy and buzzing metropolis full of sights and sounds. Mini city slickers will love Seeking out wonders in the city’s museums, such as the giant dinosaur bones in the Natural History Museum and the shrivelled mummies

mummy snack? Quintessentially BurberryDespite a somewhat chequered history, the Burberry brand of patriotic styling is flying high in the fashion worldVintage HeirloomTake inspiration from the eclectic mix of influences in the beautiful home of Ashlyn

trip to the hairdresser might be called for. ■  If hair washing really becomes an issue with your child, try sponging out sticky bits or brushing with a damp brush instead for now. ■ Try role play, such as being washed at the sink just like Mummy

Suites, stunning two-bedroom suites, ideal for families. Small children can run amok in the well-equipped Playroom with its own sandpit, water area and storytelling corner. A must-do activity is going junior off-road driving in mini Land Rovers and Argo

 toddling off towards full independence. It’s tempting – especially for shoe-loving mummies – to dive straight into the nearest shoe shop and start cooing over the gorgeous little creations as soon as your toddler takes her first hesitant steps. However

and shot at them with blanks. Thankfully, there were no such shenanigans in our very grand suite – so posh, in fact, that even the bathroom’s rubber ducks were wearing crowns. The children were treated like royalty too. By Joe’s bed, there nestled a junior

villagers in to stare and giggle at us. After half an hour, Ben began to look worried. “We’ll be here forever, Mummy,” he said, staring at the pouring rain. Meanwhile, Freddie had snoozed off sitting on our host’s lap, while Josh looked longingly out

ready to be boldly punctuated with colourfully wrapped presents! Christmas Eve kicks off with relaxing pampering treatments for mummies followed by mulled wine and festivities – there’s also a lovely Midnight Mass at the neighbouring 12th-century St