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Thank you all so much for sharing your questions about the transition to school! We took the questions you sent us and asked Professor Claire Hughes from the University of Cambridge for her advice and insights.

Many children in our study, though not all, are starting reception this September – a huge and exciting milestone! With that in mind, we’d like to share a few BabySteps updates for the year ahead…

If you’ve ever sat across the dinner table from a child pushing peas around their plate with a grimace — you’re not alone.

Children develop humour from a very early age, starting with a sense of shared experience and socialisation. Read more to learn about it!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the next survey of the Children of the 2020s study, now your little one(s) are around 4 years old! 

If you have moved home, or changed your contact details, since joining the study, we would be very grateful if you could update us. 

Watching your child get to grips with learning language is a bit like watching a magic show. One minute, they are saying single words and pointing, and the next, they’re speaking in sentences, telling stories, and even haggling for that extra sweet. As well as seeing just how rapidly children learn, you’ll also start to get a real insight into how they see the world, and how they think.

In this second video of our interview with a childcare expert, you’ll hear Dr. Mathers’ thoughts about how to choose a nursery that is right for you and your child!

Dr. Mathers talks about separation anxiety and childcare, and how you can help them.