By Mary Dickins, an early years consultant (All Together Consultancy/London Met. University)
Sprouts that are grown in space to fuel astronauts' vitamin levels can provide a nursery activity that shows children where their food comes from, and why it's good for them.
With many root vegetables in season, Mary Llewellin offers some ideas for creative combinations
The head of Scotland’s Active Healthy Kids Report Card discusses obesity with Meredith Jones Russell
Scientists now think that the two sides in an old question are not mutually exclusive, say Kyra Karmiloff and Annette Karmiloff-Smith.
More children are now growing up multilingual. Kyra Karmiloff and Annette Karmiloff-Smith examine the latest research on how this affects development.
Eye infections in children are common and usually resolve with simple measures. Nevertheless, there are less common conditions that without treatment can have serious consequences.
Introducing children to other cultures should be fun, but there are serious issues that practitioners need to consider first, explains Caroline Vollans
A project funded by the charity Scope has been assessing resilience in disabled children and adults. Researcher Katherine Runswick-Cole offers some insight into the process and conclusions.
Emma Comer and Meg Smith of Tall Trees Kindergarten offer multicultural recipes
