thrive as builders or cooks. Long If your child has an especially long hand, it may indicate a philosopher with a talent for problem-solving – anything from crosswords to deeper issues such as the meaning of life. Children with this shaped hand usually

in a safe context “Peekaboo, for instance is the story of the disappearing mother, tickling one can take as the story of the predator, who can hurt you in the most delicate places on your body, chasing is a more direct threat of attack by a predator

your child was aged two.More health articles on Junior:Why daydreaming is good for your childFive ways to protect your child's skin in summer

Matchstick Garden £1.75 for a book of ten from the Design Museum Shop Each stick has a seed in the tip to grow herbs or wild flowers.

Although the economy is picking up, holiday firms can still fail, so ensure your money is safe with the following advice:- Pay by credit card – you’ll be protected for flights over £100 by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 if your supplier goes bust

If your child is having difficulty with reading, she may have a particular problem. Dyslexia affects 10 per cent of the population to varying degrees. Children with dyslexia find reading a slow and tiring chore, so it is hardly surprising

dioxide emissions. 3. Be sparing with your water  If you fill your kettle up with just what's needed, you'll save water and power4. Look for 'A-rated' appliances  These are the most efficient tried-and-tested appliances5. Turn off the tap  Simply

1. Chalk drawings  Draw a large ‘frame’ on the driveway, give your child some coloured chalk and set them the task of making a mural. Suggest a few objects they can use as ‘stencil shapes’ – boards, plastic containers – for their Cubist masterpiece

Here are some top tips on on how you can help your child:If you think your child is gifted or talented, discuss his abilities and needs with his teacher or headteacher. All schools should have or share a Leading Teacher for Gifted and Talented

Too much to do, too little time If everything is go, go, go in your house, then you need pets that don’t add to the general mayhem or add extra work to your already busy life. Fish, some reptiles and amphibians might be the right place to start