Sue Palmer

All children should learn the ‘dance of communication’

Sue Palmer continues her Toxic Childhood series by looking at the vital role that parents play in the development of language skills.

The word on the street

In this months Toxic Childhood article, Sue Palmer describes the marketing maelstrom that has overtaken playground culture and threatens to turn our children into brand-name evangelists.

How can children prosper wrapped up in cotton wool

In the third of her series, Sue Palmer looks at how changes in childrens physical activity and play have affected their learning potential.

Poor diet is adding to the cocktail that harms our children

In the second of her series of articles, Sue Palmer looks at the influence of diet on children’s learning change eating habits.

Problems increase when children stop counting sheep

In the latest instalment of the Toxic Childhood series, Sue Palmer considers the importance of a good night’s sleep for a child’s development.

Developing skills and confidence for handwriting

In the final article of the series, Sue Palmer and Ros Bayley outline how children can be prepared for the physical task of handwriting.

Hold the front page, it's time to learn about print

Sue Palmer and Ros Bayley discuss the next step in their Foundations of Literacy series, familiarising children with print.

Music, movement and song make the connections

Sue Palmer and Ros Bayley continue their Foundations of Literacy series by outlining the importance of music, movement and song.