child will not be au fait with handling an animal. Toddlers are too young to care for pets, often preferring to pull their ears and tails!• Show your child how to hold a puppy or kitten properly and teach him not to squeeze it, especially round the neck

Puppy LoveGet crafty and create your own cute Stanley dog with this easy-to-make pattern by Cath Kidston Click here to download your Stanley the dog template Reggae DaddyThe harmonious family life of father-of-five Ziggy Marley as he carries on his

, but for some, stammering can become a longer-term problem. So what can you do to help your toddler now? Forever Blowing Bubbles Every child loves to blow some bubbles, so start experimenting now with five fun bubble-making games (and The Perfect Bubble Formula

A giant orange velvet beanbag in reception, Magis Puppy stools and Fatboys by the pool – and we’re talking pouffes here, not the male guests. I’m not sure which of these first made me realise that the recently opened Martinhal resort in Sagres

Tulip & Nettle are possibly one of the prettiest childrenswear labels around. Orginally named after owner Amynta Warde-Aldam's two dogs – a pug aptly titled Tulip and her much loved Jack Russell, Nettle, the label is based in a converted stable

a year ago (how my husband put up with it for so long I don’t know) and we now occupy lovely offices just outside Richmond. From here we run the wholesale side of the business, as well as the website and the accounting side of things.9.15am I arrive

for them and I adore seeing them outdoors, making instant friends and charging around in a gang. Children love the change that camping brings to the family dynamic. Those who naturally lead at home don’t necessarily do so under canvas and this makes

T Austin), it’s a labour of love. As foster children, they know what it’s like not to be wanted, forever being passed from one home to the next. They’ve kept their dog, Friday, under wraps for three years and now they’ve got room to look after all the city

(the later Disney creations have only helped to widen the honey-munching bear’s appeal).The tales were inspired by Milne’s own son (immortalised as Christopher Robin) and his cuddly toys. However, the image of Pooh that we have come to know and love

A child’s relationships with other children fall into broad stages. But it is very important for parents to remember that these categories are generalisations only; some children move through these stages at quite a different pace.Up to 12 monthsYour child’s most important relati...