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Letter: Sweets are not the only reward

Further to your debate on children being rewarded with sweets (Children Now, 11-17 May), at Leapfrog we do not encourage this and think there are far more fun ways.

These could include collecting stars for the star chart, choosing the book at story time, wearing the "I'm Today's Helper" badge, or being given a sticker of your choice.

We like to encourage a healthy attitude towards food and none of these methods impact on the child's diet or food intake.

Melanie Fox, development officer - catering, Leapfrog Day Nurseries.

- We welcome your views. Please write, including address and phone number, to: The editor, Children Now, 174 Hammersmith Road, London W6 7JP, or email cn.editorial@haynet.com. We reserve the right to edit letters for publication.

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