Think back to the last children’s party you attended; once the fun and games were over and all of the children had scampered off home what was left behind? If the answer to this is wrapping paper, cardboard plates, plastic and packaging you

When is your child ready to begin enjoying that most quintessentially British of customs, taking tea? Pick up the September issue of Junior, on sale August 5, to find out...And how better to fuel playtime tea party pleasures than with one

LondonNew Year’s Eve Funk PartyDecember 31Rare is the New Year’s Eve party that is as child-friendly as it is fun for adults but London restaurant Caponata and sister venue The Forge may just have pulled it off. Kicking off at a family-friendly 7pm

out-of-season and party clothes out of sight will help prevent too many unsuitable choices - but remember that wearing a tutu and a pair of Wellington boots on a rainy day is part of a toddler's prerogative!You can buy `learn to dress' dolls

the woods and scary story telling session at Chirk Castle, Wrexham. Little monsters who arrive in costume will gain free entry to this frighteningly good Halloween event.Hallowe’en Family Party LunchOctober 30Celebrate hallowe’en in style with the whole

. It is equally important when having your own Bonfire Night party to consider how young children will feel about the noisy and potentially chaotic atmosphere. Babies and very young children may find fireworks frightening (as do most pets) and you may need to stay