recap each week on the previous colour to test your child's learning.   More education tips from Junior:Ways to teach your child about oppositesWays to encourage your child's creativity

, but the amount of time parents spent with children and how they related to them. Parents taking part in the study were invited to attend a parenting skills programme, in which they learnt how to relate to children, using techniques such as focussing

To seek out the most brilliant family destinations - that's the mission of Tots To Travel. The company offers a selection of hand-picked breaks at villas and holiday homes across Europe and the Canary Islands. The website allows parents to browse

, all age groups will enjoy the sealions, seals and dolphins at Zoomarine Algarve.Parents will love...The quad bikes, too! Plus the harvest from the Algarve’s fine vine-growing “terroir” and the many local festivals at which to indulge.Stay at…The Vila

Reverse the rolesFear of masks, or anyone in a costume – when someone is not what they seem – is common and unpredictable. So, if daddy in a Hallowe’en mask produces a scream, have him take it off, touch it, explore it then put it on to spook you.Talk about itGood listening skill...

game. Being the proud parents of twins can present some unique challenges. Here are some handy hints to help you on your way:Follow a routine Organisation becomes all the more important when you are dealing with two. Twins thrive on it and their life

An important part of learning to read is the input of both parents. A report by the National Literacy Trust, Getting The Blokes On Board, highlighted that 40 per cent of male parents and carers believe their partner is more likely than

design influences?More a period than one particular designer –  the Thirties and my grandmother's style. Can you give us some tips for parents on encouraging their children to keep tidy?Make sure your home is practical, that children have somewhere

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

pack a flask of hot chocolate or seasonal pumpkin soup: both are warming, practical and delicious!Protect yourselfFor many parents the biggest source of worry on Guy Fawkes Night is fireworks and sparklers. We have all heard the horror stories of what