Bag yourselves front-row seats at some of the best live theatre for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers this Christmas. In date order: Top for Babies and Toddlers The Ugly Duckling at Polka Theatre, Wimbledon

You have to be brave to take on a classic like Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo and adapt it for the stage. Children, especially under fives, can be a tough crowd.

Today I'm taking part in the fabulous Honest Mum's birthday and blogaversary Carnival. My topic? Lies I told Myself Before Having Kids. It's astonishing the difference between all the wonderful things

One of the many pleasures of going abroad is the thrill of hunting down treasures to bring back. Since we can't make it to Nigeria this Christmas (and boy do

If the season of jolly brings out the Scrooge in you, then consider this a warning: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is like Christmas cheer on steroids. There are life-size Santas up

In this week's guest spot we welcome the lovely Marianne of Mari's World, mum of 4 and super vlogger, sharing her Italian mother-in-law's delicious and very seasonal recipe for apple

We've handpicked some cracking activities and events for London kids and families this Christmas. SIGHTS & SCENES LEGO Christmas Tree (pic) at St. Pancras Station, NW1 Built over 2 months using 600,000

This week's highlights include drawing duels in South Kensington, line dancing in Bethnal Green, a loveable alien flick in Bayswater and to get you in the seasonal spirit, the reindeer