The child who won’t eat lunch isn’t a battle you need to win
Fussy eating is normal and manageable. How the division of responsibility and repeated exposure make nursery mealtimes calmer for children and adults.
Category: Wellbeing
Who looks after the people who look after the children?
Early years work is demanding, and January makes it harder. Practical ways to spot stress, manage workload and build a culture where staff wellbeing counts.
Little teeth and the December sugar tide
Practical ways to protect little teeth through the sweetest month of the year, from supervised toothbrushing to drink choices and honest conversations with parents.
Feeding under-fives well when the days turn dark
How to plan warming winter menus for under fives that stay balanced, manage allergies safely and bring parents along with you.
Dignity at the changing table
From September the EYFS expects settings to protect children's privacy during nappy changing and toileting. What dignified, safe intimate care looks like in practice.
The child who arrives braced
Adverse childhood experiences shape how some children arrive at nursery. Understanding ACEs turns puzzling behaviour into something your team can actually help with.
Understanding ACEs and Trauma-Informed Care: A Guide for Early Years Practitioners
As early years practitioners, we play a crucial role in shaping the lives of young children. Our responsibility extends beyond simply teaching…
Nurturing Resilience: Supporting Children with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
In the delicate journey of childhood, every experience leaves an indelible mark on a child’s developing mind and heart. While many experiences…
Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Early Years: Building a Strong Foundation
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and express our own emotions, as well as to empathize with others’…
Navigating Social and Emotional Development in Early Years: Building Strong Foundations
Storytelling is a gateway to exploration, imagination, and learning. Through stories, children travel to new worlds, connect with characters, and embark on…