William Hanson from etiquette consultancy firm The English Manner and Maggie Bolger, co-owner of Kensington family club Maggie & Rose, share their wisdom on teaching children the fine art of good manners...Why is teaching etiquette so important

together.4. Keep it simpleBegin by teaching only black, white and the primary colours while your child gets used to the concept, then slowly introduce shades and patterns. Trying to explain the complexities of turquoise or the difference between mauve

Patience may be a virtue, but as every parent knows it's not one that many children posess. Refusing to wait their turn and throwing a wobbler when they can't have everything right now are common traits of early childhood. Teaching your child

While you may envy your toddler’s ability to live in the moment, a little bit of future planning can ensure she finds the balance between spontaneous spender and prudent piggy-banker with ease in later life.Children as young as eight can now get their hands on a pre-paid cash car...

What is the best age to begin teaching your child a second language? Some people would say you’re never too young to start. Many bilingual parents speak to their children in two languages from the moment they are born. There is an old theory that it

of your child; treating people with respect and politeness can help to stress the importance of manners to her as well as yourself. Teach positive vocabularyAfter she learns how to express herself through language, the world suddenly opens up for your

teaching them, or should you leave it up to the professionals?Parents as teachers"I don't really think parents should teach their children to read," says Wendy Cooling, who pioneered the Bookstart scheme that encourages parents to share books

1 Up and downGet on that see-saw and shout out when you’re up and when you’re down. Belt out some classics such as Jack And Jill.2 Big and small Take a trip to the shops and choose between big apples or small ones; a large carton of milk or a small one. Are you going to stand in ...

’s Compost Stew is an irreverent rhyming tale about the perfect recipe for nurturing the earth while Double Delights Farm by Mary Novick is a lift-the-flap book teaching children about the animals and people you might encounter on a farm.4. The Farming

good role model  The most effective way to teach tact is to be polite yourself4. Don't be angry if she gets it wrong  She's certainly not being malicious on purpose5. Give simple pointers  If she is given a present for her birthday that she already has