.Creative thinking Gifted children enjoy an intellectual challenge, particularly puzzles, mazes and strategy games such as chess.Energy level They have high energy levels: many give up naps early, and as a rule, they’re not great sleepers.Experiments Gifted children

in play they forget they’re hungry, and get moody. Break up the party before the playmates fade to ensure parting is a sweet sorrow. Help new school starters to understand the rules of making friends by letting them practise empathy, making it clear how

. It is important at this stage to rule out      bullying or any academic difficulties.•    Arrange a meeting with your child’s teacher and explain that your child is having difficulties.•    Agree on a plan based on small manageable steps to tackle the problem

Lichtenstein’s Whaam! Do you have any golden rules when it comes to design? MC: Design with absolute passion, honesty and integrity and never, ever compromise! DQ: Always, always carry a sketchbook with you.Do children influence your work? MC: Yes, our designs

Bonnie Baby, spring summer 2011 collectionWhat is your name and where did you grow up? Tracey Samuel, Dunblane, Scotland - Lovely idyllic childhood in the country.What is your job? Designer/Owner Bonnie BabyWhat did you want to be when you

The Park, Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire  The Original Cornbury Festival July 1–3 The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire  Larmer Tree Festival July 13–17 Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire Latitude July 14–17

makeshift microphone and a captive audience to share the laughs.More psychology from Junior:Ways to boost your child's body imageTen rules for raising successful daughters

for food seem to create a loophole in the parental rule that plants are not for eating, most children can understand that you are the one who can make the exemptions. If there are thorns then everyone should wear gloves, this goes for picking nettles too

.Steamed Chocolate Sponge PuddingServes 6Ingredients100g (3oz) unsalted butter150g (5oz) caster sugar2 eggs1 egg yolk200g (7oz) self-raising flour50g (2oz) cocoa powder50g (2oz) grated chocolateMethodMix together the butter and sugar work until it forms a creamy

history of the sport, as well as rules and tall tales, visit www.cricket-game.co.uk.2. Discover the wildlife  See the rare Konik pony at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire; watch otters at play in Stackpole in Pembrokeshire; or spot the endangered red squirrel