Annalisa Barbieri on encouraging dental hygiene

Annalisa Barbieri on digital camcorders

Annalisa Barbieri gives advice on growing vegetables in the garden

Annalisa Barbieri on the best childrens' books on the human body

Annalisa Barbieri on products to deter moths from damaging clothes

Annalisa Barbieri on wood-burning stoves

Annalisa Barbieri recommends performance arts classes for kids

Annalisa Barbieri on wormeries and compost bins for children

Annalisa Barbieri on logo-less plain jackets for the back-to-school season

Annalisa Barbieri on ear protection for youngsters

Annalisa Barbieri on pest traps

Annalisa Barbieri on portable chairs and stools

Annalisa Barbieri on storing dirty laundry

Annalisa Barbieri picks out the best sewing machines

Annalisa Barbieri on how to explain the second world war and other 'big stuff' to children

Keeping chickens

Last week Annalisa Barbieri tackled a reader's query about holidaying with the grandchildren on a budget. Here she responds to the advice and feedback offered by you, the reader

Annalisa Barbieri on holidays with the grandchildren

Annalisa Barbieri on affordable retro toys