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Parenting

Black History Month: A Q&A with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

October marks Black History Month in the UK, and this year’s theme, ‘Honouring our Communities’, feels close to home. Community is at the heart of N Family Club and this year, we’re celebrating it thr...

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Early childhood vision: A Q&A with Dr Vijay Tailor-Hamblin
Parenting

Our eyes do much more than simply help us see. During the first few years of life, vision is developing rapidly and plays an important part in how chi...

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Understanding the WHY behind behaviour
Parenting

Understanding the WHY behind behaviour A toddler throws their cup because it is the wrong colour. A child pushes another child away during play. A si...

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A guide to: Portion sizes
Parenting

Mealtimes are about so much more than just fuelling busy days. They are a time for discovery, conversation, and coming together as a family. At N, we ...

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A messy, partially eaten plate of spaghetti with lentil bolognese, a small bowl of leftovers, and diced squash on a pink and green background.
Food

Butternut squash and red lentil bolognese

Comfort food that’s quietly good for you. Red lentils and butternut squash make this bolognese filling and gently sweet, and children love it. Got pumpkin inners left over from Halloween carving? Use ...

Green curry with chicken and broccoli, white rice with cilantro, and lime wedges on a yellow and blue background.
Thai green fish curry with coriander rice
Food

Bring the bold flavours from the N Kitchen to your dinner table with this delicious Thai green fish curry with coriander rice! Perfectly portioned for...

A meal of brown rice and yellow tofu, pea, and spinach curry on a pink plate and in a small purple bowl, with scattered peas on a split purple and yellow background.
Pea & paneer masala with brown rice
Food

A dinner-time staple on the nursery menu, our pea and paneer masala with brown rice is a delicious way to bring bright, mild flavours to your family t...

Hard-boiled egg tortilla wraps, one bitten, on a purple plate with a side of egg salad and parsley, against a yellow background.
Egg, cheese & parsley tortilla rolls
Food

Breakfast doesn't need to be complicated to be nourishing. These simple tortilla rolls combine soft eggs, creamy cottage cheese and fresh parsley for ...

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Try This at Home

Wash those hands!

What you need Your singing voice, soap and water!

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Lemon volcano experiment
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Curiosity is at the heart of early years education. STEM activities give children the perfect playground to explore the wonder of the 'what happens wh...

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Cultivating a greener future for British Science Week
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Preparing children for an ever-changing world means nurturing curiosity, responsibility, and hope from the earliest possible start. By engaging young ...

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Nurturing global citizens through a love of reading
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As part of Impact Month in March, our education team has hand-picked a selection of books designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading and a genuine...