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To settle a very young child enrolling at nursery, practitioners need to see things from their perspective, says Dr Maria Robinson.
Donating toys and making cards for child refugees of the war in Ukraine was a hugely positive experience for all the children involved at one setting. By Gabriella Jozwiak
Gender stereotyping in clothes and toys is the subject of much debate, but it is vital to recognise why children use 'girly/boyish' signals and to give positive messages, Kay Mathieson explains.
A training programme tackling nursery exclusions is giving some practitioners a new understanding of behaviour. By Annette Rawstrone
Parents love to talk about their childcare, and these conversations can sometimes lead to something more, says Working Mum
Until small children can feel empathy, getting them to say 'sorry' to others is unrealistic, says Sue Chambers.
The pitfalls of using rewards such as stickers to guide behaviour are examined by Jennie Lindon.
Adults' facial expressions have a strong impact on very young children learning about social relationships. Anne O'Connor explains social referencing and why early years workers need to understand it.
While certain activities are useful for the development of handwriting, others can hinder it - and practitioners can help by explaining the differences to parents.
Ways that early years staff can thoughtfully engage the parents of challenging children are explored by Pat Gordon-Smith.