Use a teething ringAs well as soothing her tender gums, a teething ring can also help your child to practise using her developing jaw. Cold rings can be particularly useful for calming down hot, inflamed areas and the process of chewing should

Do you remember watching the Olympics as a child? For many parents sitting down together to enjoy the Games with your child is a thrilling experience, which can help you to bond as a family win, lose or draw.Now that the torch has been lit, the

Okay, so we know that learning to use a knife and fork properly can be sufficiently challenging for a young child, but there's something rather exciting – not to mention – authentic about using chopsticks, so give it a try!Here's a some tips

, crawl or roll over and stretch.3. MobileWhen: From birthWhat it does: Provides auditory and visual stimulation. Babies are intrigued by noise, so the tunes that mobiles play are designed to captivate them. A moving mobile will also catch a child’s

to recognise all the companies who share in our commitment and passion for all things beautiful in your child's life. That's why we are introducing The Junior Design Awards.Entry forms will be available in early January 2011, so watch this space for more

. It’s the only space in the UK to celebrate British children’s literature and it’s sole aim is to spark the imagination of both parent and child. For further details, visit www.sevenstories.org.ukProvide classic toysYour child’s imagination can only

role models. When fathers read to their child, it helps your child realise that reading isn't boring or uncool, and that everyone does can enjoy reading.”A father's choice of books might also be a little different to a mother's, which not only exposes

WHEN YOUR CHILD first heads off to school, it can be hard to let go. You remember your own teachers – the inspiring, the boring and the downright useless. What’s this one going to be like? And most importantly, how can you get the best out of her

in medication. Symptoms usually appear in childhood, from around eight years, and lessen by the ages of 30 or 40. Hayfever is rare in a child under three.Latest research Children with siblings, or who go to nurseries, are less prone to hayfever, suggests a large

What was your favourite food as a child? My grandmother’s home-made ravioli served in a chicken broth.At what age did you start cooking? I started at around four, helping my Italian grandmother make the ravioli. My grandparents lived in a small