blighter in the bathroom for the duration of the party, so you’ll have to deal with the situation. The lure of prizes may stop the child (brat) from rampaging. Make it clear that only well-behaved children will receive them, though. Involve her in running

Dishing up fresh and healthy food from around the globe, Giraffe has a menu of mini dishes for under-sevens, plus a Young Adults menu to make older children feel special. Kids Placemats provide table-top entertainment.

Makes 8 small wafflesIt’s not just the taste that children enjoy, they love all the weighing and measuring and seeing the egg whites transform from a gooey mess into a fluffy white pillow. It is similar to a basic pancake recipe and is made even

We Love Food by Kirsty Manning-Wilcox and Peta Heine (Hardie Grant, £16.99) is full of recipes, tips, and practical information on how to grow your own vegetables and herbs, as well as getting children to understand that food is a process from soil

Marlene, why do you say that you care about children but continue to make these nappies in Israel, a country that denies children freedom and the right to life based on the fact of their being Palestinian? Why not support all children everywhere

 going to Make-A-Wish. The bears, which come dressed in either a black tie or pink ribbon, make wonderful gifts for children of all ages and come with the added benefit of helping make the wishes of thousands of children with life-threatening illnesses comes true

When it comes to holidaying with young children, Center Parcs is ideal. Cars are banned from the main grounds, so it’s a great place for young children to learn to ride a bike. There is also family pony-trekking, cartoon making, tots’ tennis, teddy

Evian Resort, Evians-Les-BainsPerched on the South bank of Lake Geneva, the Evian Royal Resort children’s club from four months to 11 years offers an enticing array of workshops, including pastry making, floral art and cookery.Meanwhile, parents can

Home Cooking by Rachel Allen (Collins, £25) is packed with comforting treats for each mealtime as well as a section on fabulous baby purées for younger family members. It offers a host of children’s favourites that will inspire your own little chef

to your children once or twice a week.Make your own fish fingers, burgers, etc. so your child will still enjoy them but there will be no additives and salts.MilkGive full fat/whole milk to children under 2.Semi-skimmed can be given after 2 if your child