out. And if you do take a dip, too, wrap him in a towel before you start drying yourself.
Relax before bedtime…
The great thing about bathtime is that, once your child is in the bath, you can’t just walk out and leave him there: you’ve got to stay

Kico Kids, the adorable New York label, is looking to harness your child's creativity, imagination and flair for words by inviting her to submit a favourite quote, phrase or words of wisdom. The winners will have their quotes illustrated by Japenese artist Ritsuko Hirai and print...

Lucy Ryder Richardson lives in a classic four-bedroom Seventies house, architecture that relentlessly divides visitors into definite “love it” or “hate it” camps. Certainly, as we arrive on a sunny morning and walk up the steps to it, her house feels quite special. It is set on a...

Family holidays can take a lot of preparation, so the thought of having someone else organise the finer details can be very appealing. Well, that’s just 
what’s on offer with the Family Concierge Service by Elegant Resorts. Virtually 
any request can be catered to, from prearrang...

LUTON HOOSet amid 1,000 acres of lush Bedfordshire countryside, the majestic setting of Luton Hoo (the latter being the Saxon word for “the spur of a hill”) was a honeymoon venue for Her Majesty, as well as the setting for one of the nuptials in Four Weddings And A Funeral. There...

sedate. The pub also has a newly refurbished outside area with a relaxed and leafy space where children can run around to their heart’s content. They also put on Barbeques (weather depending), where the whole family can try the famous Warrington Burger

, the lovely botanical gardens at Port Louis, or a working sugar mill. But essentially, Mauritius offers a lazy, pampering beach holiday.And with the array of upscale hotels available here, you can sit back and relax whilst your children develop their outdoor

terrace with its barbecue is fantastic for families who love a relaxing al fresco gathering. It sleeps six and costs from €3,003 a week in July and August. Corsica is another superb location. Bergerie Olivella is a lovely hacienda that sleeps six

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

If your family lives at lightning speed, then a trip to the Shanti Maurice in Mauritius could be the perfect place to encourage you all to adopt a slower pace. If nothing else, a holiday basking in the beauty of the tropical trees and turquoise sea will at least recharge your fam...