'I'm worried my grandchild has that killer E. Coli bug, doctor!'
'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'.
Research shows that iodine deficiency in pregnant women can impair a child's cognitive development. Ruth Thomson examines the impacts of the deficiency and outlines what can be done to prevent it.
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!'
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.
