THERE ARE SOME things in life that just go together. Like fish and chips. Laurel and Hardy. Toddlers and puddles. And the moment, your toddler spies that tantalizing pool of water, there’s something in his psyche that urges him to make a splash

in more customers than it has ever kept away.” But if children are effectively banned from restaurants, how will they ever acquire the skills they need? However, Armes has said that the restaurant will ask diners to take their children outside until

Big and small, hit and miss, up and down, hot and cold – discovering the world of opposing elements is one of the stock-in-trades for young children. This vibrant book takes a tried-and-tested topic and skillfully transforms it into a stunning work

The process of learning to read and write is called early literacy and begins way before your child is striding off to school. Educators now know that these skills emerge alongside language development and are intrinsically linked. It doesn't mean

love of accomplishment underlie motivation.5. Encourage maths and science skills Counting, measuring, and experimenting can begin from the toddler years. The future will offer your daughters more opportunities if they are comfortable with maths

to stave off any hunger pangs. The sky was dark by the time the catwalk show began with a young dancer showcasing his robotic skills in a performance worthy of Italy's Got Talent. There followed a parade of nautical inspired looks in navy and white

and activities for children, as well as circus skills workshops and jazzy light shows. A highlight for children is the fancy-dress night on Saturday.Meadowlands,Glynde Place, East SussexJune 1–3 A weekend of cultural carnivalesque celebrations, jam