An Easter egg hunt is the perfect way to get your family having fun over Easter, and with these cute bunny-shaped hints, your little ones will be be running around solving clues in no time!Hazel Ball, owner of the home accessories website, Velvet Brown, has teamed up with Command...

There is a period in your life as a parent when the holiday part is knocked right out of skiing. Not only do small kids hate the cold, but, without wishing to point out the obvious, they can’t ski either. All in all, this can be a recipe

café/restaurant as well as a cooking school, running courses for adults and children. It was set up by Natalie Richmond and Michelin star chef Thierry Laborde. Weekend and holiday course for kids cover dishes including cookies, cake decorating, making

You might think Morocco is a bit too exotic a destination to take a baby. But this North African destination is far from an adult-only holiday spot.If you're thinking of travelling to Morocco with the family, there are many options for children

(16 if your child is registered disabled). This includes nursery, nanny, childminder, playgroup, even after-school and holiday clubs. By paying in childcare vouchers, you avoid being taxed for some of the money you spend on childcare – up to a limit

Starting childcare/nursery Whether you're returning to work, or your toddler is starting playgroup or pre-school, the separation can be a tricky time for both of you. Try not to let your toddler pick up on your anxieties, advises Lorraine Thomas

popular, with excellent surfing, while at the same time being very safe for families with young children. Perfect for a traditional bucket and spade holiday, there’s even a miniature railway and old-fashioned swing boats to keep your little ones

patterns can cause stress. As much as you may hate the daily breakfast-school-run-work-pick-after-school scenario, not having a routine tends to throw everyone.Plan ahead to deal with your stress coping mechanisms: Recognise the parts of Christmas

!" and started crying whenever I dropped her off. Then came the holidays, and when she returned to nursery afterwards Summer was worse than ever.‘She gets up in the morning and immediately says "I don't like playschool. I don't want to go."‘We drop Bethany off

, childminders, before- and after-school clubs, au pairs and holiday clubs for school-age children. Ask your human resources department at work if they take part in the scheme. Workplace crèches Check if your employer has a workplace crèche or is planning to open