AS THE LONG, lazy days of summer stretch ahead of us, how do you envisage filling the days? With idle pursuits like relaxing walks in the park, watching the leaves shimmering in the breeze, maybe a spot of rock-pooling or making footprints in the sand. Or are the days more likely...

There's nothing like the giggle of your child to make your heart sing. Surely there's no sound sweeter. Try these corny jokes to make them smileWhat do you get if you cross a snowman with a vampire?  Frostbite!What do you call a snowman with a suntan?  A puddle!How do you get a s...

Five benefits of having a girl:1. They're fastidious, and get out of nappies quicker.2. They talk more and are often little chatterboxes.3. You can have more fun dressing them up in pretty dresses and accessories.4. Their feet are never going to smell bad.5. They'll help you deci...

There’s surely no sweeter sound than that of a child’s happy laughter and today is sure to be full of bellyfulls of giggles. But, as the old saying goes, it really is the best medicine too – emotionally and physically.While adults only laugh four to five times a day on average, c...

Psychologist Sylvia Rimm conducted a survey of 1,000 women who had achieved success in their careers and happiness in their personal lives to find out what they have in common. Here are her guidelines for raising happy, succesful daughters:1. Set high educational expectations for...