Starting daycare away from home can be a daunting experience for a young child - and their parent. Anne O'Connor looks at the case of two-year-old Ava and considers how settings can take the tension...
Young children with developmental delay will benefit from the care of a practitioner who responds to them as they are now, says Anne O'Connor.
Crawling is an important physical stage in its own right which enables babies to break away from their carers for the first time, says Anne O'Connor.
A pretend telephone communication can demonstrate a very young child's grasp of speaking languages, imitating adult reality and being held in mind, as Anne O'Connor explains.
A different way of observing children in role play challenges what practitioners offer in the learning environment, says Anne O'Connor.
The sensory experience of messy play has far-reaching benefits for brain development, creativity and risk-taking, says Anne O'Connor
New sights and new textures are made familiar for a baby with careful adult interest, says Anne O'Connor
A simple running game brings both physical and emotional growth for a toddler, says Anne O'Connor.
Building dens is a natural and important pastime in children's social and emotional development. Anne O'Connor explores how adults can support this form of play while respecting children's need for...
Young children can acquire more than one language without detriment to learning English and will enjoy greater self-esteem if carers outside the home respect their mother tongue. Anne O'Connor...
