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

complex areas of the brain than previously thought, so much so that to solve a difficult problem it may be better for your child to switch to a simpler task and let her mind wander.■ In a study of more than 230 children, researchers at the University

 1.   He’s watching youFrom the moment your baby is born, you are under surveillance. Your baby will not be able to take his eyes off you; he will follow your every move, ‘tracking’ you as you move around your home. That’s because from the moment

* Learn greetings in a local language – it’s a great sign of respect and the locals will really appreciate the effort.* Use the travel as an opportunity for you and your child to learn about the history and culture of the region together – go

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly has sold 22 million copies.Carle h...

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

Reading regularly with children can dramatically reduce disruptive behaviour, according to a study carried out at eight primary schools in the London borough of Lambeth by the Institute of Psychiatry. The key to the scheme wasn't reading in itself, but the amount of time parents ...

Build up your child's defence against coughs, colds, nits and sneezes Ah yes, seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness… Autumn is the start of the new academic year, and with the return to school comes exposure to all kinds of bugs and germs

to deal with alone. Dr Seuss doesn't mince his words, and warns the adventurer: "When you're alone, there's a very good chance, you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants." The hero discovers that life is never plain sailing, but he also

There's nothing like the giggle of your child to make your heart sing. Surely there's no sound sweeter. Try these corny jokes to make them smileWhat do you get if you cross a snowman with a vampire?  Frostbite!What do you call a snowman with a