Get into the habitAvoiding the daily battle to drag your child away from the television and towards a textbook can be as simple as implementing a regular routine. Set aside some study time every day for your child to focus on her work with you or another adult available nearby to...

Before they learn to communicate in other ways, babies need to cry in order to try to convey all sorts of different emotions and needs. Sometimes the reason will be an obvious physical requirement and a feed, sleep or nappy change will solve the problem. At other times it may see...

Big boys do cryFrom an early age, boys can be made to feel that they should bottle up their emotions so as not to appear weak, which can be a lot to bear for a young child. Encourage your little boy to share his feelings and allow him to be upset about his problems before working...

as well as a child- friendly menu for choosy young palates.See more top tips for flying with children

1. Jolly, rotund and hardworking, Santa is clearly a man who enjoys the hearty seasonal fare provided by excitable children on Christmas Eve. The evidence of St Nicholas’ sizeable appetite can be seen on Christmas morning when the previous evening’s offering has transformed into ...

1. Create adorable paper angels, either from your own design or using one of the many free templates which can be found online. Give the decorations a unique feel by cutting them out from old sheet music or newspapers and encourage your children to give them a liberal sprinkling ...

With dazzling showers illuminating the sky and the aroma of smoky cinders mingling with hot chestnuts and toffee apples, Bonfire Night is a wonderfully evocative experience which can leave enduring happy memories for your family. In order to ensure that these memories are fond on...

It’s tough being a toddler. You are bombarded with new experiences, overwhelming emotions, a desire for independence and as yet none of the necessary logic to cope with this strange and confusing time. Really, it is no surprise that that your child is prone to the odd tantrum.Whi...

bring you our top five tips for having an eco-friendly children’s party. No more paper platesAs tempting as it can be to sweep everything into the wheelie bin after a children’s soireé , eco-savvy parents should make the switch from disposable

As many well-travelled parents will no doubt be aware, journeying abroad with young children is not without its challenges. Here at junior we are always looking for new ways to make family holidays run that little bit more smoothly – which is why we are very pleased to have disco...