'Doctor, my son has a nasty infection on his face and it just won't heal despite his being on his third dose of antibiotics'.
Mary Dickins is an early years consultant (All Together Consultancy/London Met. University)
- 'I'm a nursery teacher and we have children at school with chicken pox. Parents have asked about how infective and how dangerous it is. I have no idea!'
Fat is an important part of young children's diet, but which fats should children be eating? And which ones should be avoided? Nicole Weinstein finds out.
How should early years settings be contributing to the 'local offer' for children with special educational needs and disabilities? Dr Kay Mathieson offers some guidance.
There is no getting around the fact that children tend to dislike certain vegetables, so the best way to ensure they eat them as part of a healthy diet is to get creative. June Graham offers some...
Butternut squash and sweet potato soup served with herby wholemeal rolls
A BBC campaign points the way for nursery gardeners.
For a truly healthy snack, breakfast or dessert, replace the packaged cereals and grain bars with oats, using these suggestions from Mary Whiting.
Teaching young children to overcome bias and challenge prejudice is a process that must start with early years practitioners reflecting on their own attitudes, says Anne O'Connor.
