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i want my child to be in touch with her emotions. how can i ensure that she grows up that way? young children are emotional beings. the worst thing you can do is make them stifle those emotions. teach...

encouraging spirituality: how can i make sure that my child grows up with a spiritual foundation? if you want your child to grow up with a strong spiritual foundation, it’s never too young to...

child social skills: how can i make sure these are on track? social skills – learning to interact with other children and people – are one of the most important lifelong skills your...

how can i tell if my child has a stuttering problem? most toddlers stuttering is not true stuttering at all, however, if you are concerned, a speech therapist can confirm whether there is a serious...

how can i help my child to speak more clearly? many children struggle with pronunciation at first. with time, and regular usage, however, they will learn how to say words correctly. once your child...

how and when should i teach my child numbers? many children learn numbers early on, although the abstract meaning behind them may take some time to master. you may not realise it, but children as...

my child saw news about war and is asking questions. what do i tell her? war is an unpleasant fact of life, and one that your children will eventually ask you about. there are some things we wish we...

new baby: what gift can i give my older child when the new baby comes home? gifts are a great way to reassure your older child that they are still special and loved when a new baby is brought home...

what is a balanced diet for a young child? just like adults, toddlers and young children need a balanced diet to ensure long-term health. eating a balanced diet is important for everyone. if...

how can i tell if my child is allergic to a particular food? food allergies can be very dangerous to your child. if you suspect that he may have one, have your paediatrician run an allergy test. food...

underweight child - what can i do? how to pinpoint the cause of your child being underweight and then tackle the problem when your child visits the paediatrician for a routine check up, one of the...

overweight child: what can i do? toddlers can become overweight if they are not eating the right foods or getting enough exercise. for the most part, toddlers are such active little people that...

why does my child need zinc, and what dietary sources provide it? zinc is an important mineral, that is essential to proper digestion and metabolism. zinc is used by the body’s enzymes to...

my child's arms and legs seem stiff. what could be causing it, and what can i do? muscle stiffness and tightness is almost always a result of a medical condition, and it’s important that you...

when will my child need her first shoes and what should i look for? proper shoes are essential once your child starts walking it’s probable that you bought shoes for your baby; however, baby...

my child seems clumsier than his friends do. what could be causing this? recognising the difference between normal clumsiness and a possible medical condition for the most part, toddler clumsiness is...

my child walks on her toes a lot - is this something i should be concerned about? in many cases, toddlers walk on their toes for no reason; however, there can be an underlying medical condition that...

my child has trouble grasping smaller objects. should i be worried? learning to grasp small objects is a tricky process, but one that most children are mastering by around 18 months. many toddlers...

when will my child really begin to play with other children? understanding your toddlers emotional and social development so far by age two, your child will probably be more comfortable playing next...

looking up to big sis: is it normal that my child admires so much? signs that your toddler is progressing properly it’s perfectly normal for toddlers who are nearing their second birthday to...