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...child is two, there’s a good chance that that’s exactly the case. you may have already bought the basic equipment – a potty and training pants - but there are quite a few other...

...children, is made from equal parts of white glue and water, coloured with food colouring, that allows children hours of pleasure as they squish and squeeze happily away. then there is the mud pie...

how can i make sure that my home is poison proofed? accidental ingestion of toxic substances is common in young children, and can be dangerous or even deadly. every year globally, more than a million...

...child shows any of these symptoms, then there’s a good chance he or she has swallowed a toxic substance. here’s what you should do: first, don’t try to make your child vomit! if the...

...child to get better, then you need to find a way. speak to your doctor about any specific restrictions (like medicines that can’t be taken with food) and if you get the all clear, try one of...

...children become more independent, and more adventurous, they will have more minor spills and bruises. unless the injury is serious, there’s not much you need to do, but here are a few ideas on...

my toddler is very attached to her soother. should i worry? many toddlers are attached to their soothers but they may not be the best thing for your child! under normal circumstances, using a soother...

my toddler picks his nose. how can i get him to stop? nose picking is a habit that many toddlers and young children suddenly develop, and just as suddenly grow out of. for all their cuteness, toddlers...

...child’s sleep should occur at night. sometimes toddlers will get into a habit of taking long naps and consequently waking up during the night. you can change this by altering their routine...

are there any medicines i should not be giving my toddler? even if you have the best intentions, giving your child the wrong medication can have life threatening results. when it comes to medicines...

what is the proper nap schedule from age 12 to 24 months? different children nap for different lengths of time at different times of the day but the most important factor is daily routine and...

...child minder. having a nanny in the home makes the day less stressful for both you and your children. you don’t have to worry about the daily pickups and drop-offs that are necessary for a...

my toddler bites her nails. how can i get her to stop? how to get your child to quit biting his or her nails! if you’ve noticed that your toddler bites his nails, and are worried, don’t...

baths are a battle with my toddler. what can i do? how to help your child get over their fear of bathing it may seem strange to you that your child, who once loved splashing in the tub, suddenly kicks...

car seat tantrums: my toddler is difficult every time she goes in the seat. what can i do? while car seats are often the cause of tension and tantrums, they are essential for your child’s...

my toddler keeps running away from me. how can i teach her to stay close? many toddlers go through a phase where they think that running away from mummy is a fun game! unfortunately, while your child...

...child is not sleeping properly, you are usually not sleeping properly as well and you want to get to the bottom of the problem. there are many things that could be causing your toddler to have sleep...

my toddler is climbing out of her crib. is it time for a bed? when and how to make the transition from crib to bed most children will make the move from a crib to a toddler bed around the age of 18...

my toddler will only eat her meals on my lap. what should i do? your child might not like their booster or high chair that she is supposed to sit on, or might crave your attention and contact during...

my toddler insists on dressing herself, but it takes forever. how do i speed her up? getting dressed by themselves is an important developmental milestone for your child, and one that you should help...