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There have been lots of studies showing the importance of parental warmth and affection in helping children to grow up to be happy, productive adults.

The role of key person in an early years setting is much more than just a title. It is a requirement of the Early Years

By Dorothy Lepkowska It’s the time of year for wasps, bees and insects and with summer holidays approaching, we need to think about how to

The question of sleep, how much, when and where can become a real issue for parents whose children refuse to go to sleep. Parents should be

The benefits of construction toys Construction and building toys, whether they’re simple wooden blocks, Lego or Megabloks, they never go out of style and are

My child has started having night terrors. Why is this happening and how I can help him when he’s distressed? Night terrors are common in

A new baby on the way is an exciting time for the whole family. But when it’s your second baby – or third, or fourth,

Yet another night of broken sleep? You are not alone. Research has shown that up to 70% of children under five don’t consistently sleep through.

Start them early As adults we all know the guidance about eating ‘five a day’. But trying to convince a small child is harder, and

As parents, we’ve all seen our children pushing the behaviour boundaries that we set them. But it can be worrying and frustrating when the child