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...child is fed and well rested. take one of their favourite toys or books along, to comfort and occupy your child. toddlers will have a favourite object, like a toy, or habits such as rocking or sucking...

my toddler has suddenly become very vocal about not wanting to do things. is this normal? dealing with your toddlers negative behaviour and understanding its significance in your child’s...

...child has a lot to do with his or her development of social skills. if you’re using positive reinforcement – hugs, smiles, and praise – to encourage good behaviour, and negative...

...child is saying, but you probably don’t know that your child can understand many more words than that. if you’ve ever asked your child to fetch something, only to have them walk to...

...child’s constant demands for attention. however, while babies can be demanding, it is at this age that children really start to actively seek out your attention. your toddler is a very busy...

...child’s development. by this age, 90 percent of all children will be walking, but there is far more going on in your child’s development than just walking right now. you have probably...

...child does have a meltdown, you will have to use a number of techniques to calm them down. do not restrain them or shout at them when they are having a fit, this only enrages a toddler more. sometimes...

...children together, you’ll probably notice that none of them pay each other much attention at all. that’s because toddlers at this age don’t really realise that those other children...

...children will have a spoken vocabulary of around three words. mama and dada are usually two of those, and the other will probably be another short, simple word like ball, or car. however, your child...

...child’s development. toddlers often insist on doing the very things that you don't want them to. as an alternative to telling them 'no' continuously, work out ways of distracting them with...

...child is naturally self-centred. in fact, although you are probably the most important other person in his life, he truly does believe that the whole world revolves around himself. that is why your...

my toddler loves to explore. how much freedom should i give her? exploration is a natural and fundamental part of your child’s physical development. if your child is already mobile, be it...

...child to feel when they are wet or dirty, while today’s disposables are so absorbent that a child usually does not realise when they are wet. although there are no studies to prove it, many...

...children put objects such as toys, key rings or anything else into their mouths is that they may be teething. sometime between the ages of three and seven months, your baby’s first tooth is...

...child’s diet. if you suspect that your toddler has an allergy to a specific food, here is a list of the most common food allergens for toddlers. it may be a good idea to monitor your...

when's the best time to get a pet? growing up with pets can be great for children, but there are a few practical considerations you will want to take into consideration. kids and pets are two things...

...child does react the way you want them to before then, it’s less likely to be the word itself, but rather your tone and inflection that did the trick. that means that instead of saying no all...

when can my baby start saying please and thank you? from around one and a half years old, most children can start to learn basic manners, like saying please and thank you. in theory, any child from...

...child about table manners. for most children, the best time to start teaching table manners is around two years old. at this age, your baby understands that objects that are thrown need to be picked...

how and when can i teach my toddler to read? reading to your child and pointing out letters and words is a great way to prepare your child for learning to read there are certain neural connections...