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my toddler insists on staying with me when i go to the bathroom. what should i do? toddlers can be very clingy and it is up to you how to approach the problem of going to the toilet while your child...

my toddler bites. should i bite him back? biting is a normal toddler behaviour, but two wrongs don’t make a right. never bite your child, as you may only make things worse! having a toddler who...

my toddler screams when i leave her at crèche. what can i do? it’s perfectly reasonable that a child who has spent just about every waking moment with you since birth will take some time to...

...child. while you probably love spending time with your child, there are times in any parent’s life when you have to be on your own. whether it’s concentrating on balancing your check book...

my toddler is scared of dogs. how can i help him cope with this? you want your child to have awareness around strange dogs but at the same time not to be afraid of dogs. it’s common, especially...

my 19 month old doesn't walk yet. what should i do? if you have seen a paediatrician about your concerns as to your child walking, and are still doubtful as to the diagnosis, then get a second opinion...

my 18 month old doesn't talk yet. what should i do? often it is perfectly normal for some children to be a bit slower than others to talk but if your child isn't showing any of these signs of speech...

...child starts walking depends entirely on his or her co-ordination and muscle development. you must also remember that there is really no hard and fast rule as to when a child should start walking...

what are the motor development warning signs? recognising warning signs for possible problems in the development of your child’s motor skills as a parent, you will be the first person to notice...

i've noticed that my toddler lies to me. how can i stop it? until the age of three, or even four, most children don’t understand the difference between truth and a lie. if you’ve noticed...

...child help you decorate the boxes. he will be thrilled at colouring on the boxes and adding stickers. now, open the ends of two of the boxes. these will become the tubes that they will crawl through...

...child understand spatial relationships. your toddler quickly learns that the round block will not fit into the square hole, and that he cannot crawl under the sofa. believe it or not, these skills are...

...child. • for the very young (under six months)... five little ducks use your fingers to pretend that each is a duck. when one swims away, fold one finger into your palm until they are all gone...

...child some sort of scientific principle whether they are aware of it or not. naturally, they cannot express what scientific principle they have learned. they only know that it was fun! here are a...

are there any games that i can use to help my toddler get ready to read? games that encourage your child to start thinking and matching things is a great away to prepare them to learn how to read...

...child’s ability to recognize same and different. start by searching through a magazine to find pictures that are recognizable to your toddler. now find items in your home that are similar to the...

what game teaches a toddler problem solving skills? fun games to keep your toddlers occupied while developing their problem solving skills a child will learn to solve problems by playing a simple game...

cognitive development and thinking skills: what games can i play with my 18 month old? hiding treasure for your child to find is a great way to get him or her thinking while having fun! playing hide...

...child’s socks and roll them in a ball. now, place a large plastic box or tub against the wall. stand or sit your toddler a short ways from the tub or box. encourage him to throw each sock into...

what games can i play with my 18 month old to help with self-expression? you can help your child to become more creative and expressive through fun games and story telling you can inspire your child...