Make mealtimes fun * Eat with your child and encourage others to do so. Young children can only concentrate on one thing at a time, so when you want them to concentrate on eating don't be tempted to...
Fright and fantasy make for some exciting tales and captivating illustrations in the latest batch of story books for older nursery children reviewed by Alison Boyle. Noko and the Night Monster. By...
Nursery teacher Jenny Ellis is haunted by a ghost of Christmas past when she organised an end-of-term show where children didn't always stick to the script Every nursery teacher will recognise the...
Help children to develop independence by encouraging them to practise self-help skills, says Lena Engel Early learning goal
Working mothers have been misrepresented yet again by the media, believes Dr Tony Munton
Let babies and toddlers get to grips with paint in their own fashion, says Alice Sharp - they're bound to turn it into a performance art One of the most popular areas of the room for three-to...
Where could a BTEC in counselling lead a candidate with a wealth of working experience, that includes teaching, managing a bereavement service and training? Tina Jefferies suggests three career...
Anne Hayes looks at what it takes to work as a creche manager
What's the difference between a superhero and a fairy godmother? It depends on who you ask. Michael Jones explores how adult attitudes can encourage or stifle children's imaginative play.
The Government’s decision to bring back a baseline assessment in Reception, just two years after it was forced to scrap the previous attempt, is a controversial one (see Analysis, page 14).