Food allergies such as dairy or egg present a challenge for nurseries, but by working with parents practitioners can ensure children's nutritional needs are well met, says Annette Rawstrone.
A staff development project has been improving support for families affected by substance misuse. Ruth Thomson takes a closer look.
Parents will want their child's carer to know how to manage eczema. WellChild Helpline offers advice.
Thoughtful practitioners will identify what may be preventing children from doing their best, as Chris Dukes and Maggie Smith demonstrate.
With the number of young carers on the rise, high levels of professional understanding and quality support are crucial. Annette Rawstrone reports.
Families who might otherwise have been trapped in a downward spiral are finding a way out with multi-agency intervention, says Mary Evans.
Birthdays and celebrations provide a challenge when it comes to healthy eating. Nicole Weinstein considers how to get the balance right.
With our over-fed, under-nourished children and food-illiterate adults, where did it all go so wrong? asks Mary Whiting.
Food costs are soaring, yet a third of the food we buy still gets thrown away. Mary Whiting offers tips on cutting waste and costs for nurseries and parents alike while ensuring children still eat...
