Restricting foods won't help children learn how to self-regulate, parenting author Sarah Ockwell-Smith tells MARIANNE BROWN. Instead, teach them how to use their instincts, not their emotions.
A team of university students is setting sail to collect research on the possible existence of a sixth ‘great garbage patch’. But as MARIANNE BROWN writes, the team also plans to produce a film and children's book about their findings to spread the word outside of academia
A controversial plan to protect grouse bred for shooting by removing hen harrier eggs and chicks is set to start this summer. But critics say the number of hen harriers is already worryingly low and this will only put them at further risk. MARIANNE BROWN reports