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Footsteps: Introducing the new parents' club
Information and advice
Written by Gill Rudkin, Marketing Officer, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageThe Pre-school Learning Alliance has set up a new club for parents of children under five in partnership with Bounty. Gill Rudkin tells you more about this exciting new club, which will give parents completely free advice and information, and lots of goodies too.

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Daddy cool
Becoming involved
Written by Rachel Reynolds & Bridget Allison, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageDads play a vital role in bringing up their children, who benefit from having a positive relationship. Rachel Reynolds gives fathers some practical tips on becoming more involved with their children.

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Healthy eating for under fives
Supporting children
Written by Neil Leitch, Director of Communications, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageA healthy and nutritious diet is important for under-fives since what they eat in the early years will set a pattern for life. By making sure their diet is a good one now, you will be helping your child to learn good habits and go on to eat healthily as adults. Here, we tell you how.

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Choosing childcare
Choosing childcare
Written by Gill Rudkin, Marketing Officer, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageLeaving your child in childcare for the first time can be an anxious time for many parents. However, by looking at your options and doing some research, you can help take the worry out of choosing the right childcare to suit your needs. Gill Rudkin explains how.

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Encouraging play at home
Fun activites
Written by Kathy Galashan, Family Learning Officer, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageChildren learn and develop a range of skills through play so that, by the age of five, they will have acquired many basic skills. Kathy Galashan looks at ways in which you can encourage your children to play and learn.

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