My 14-month-old seems to understand a lot of what we say but he doesn’t say...
Speech and language starts to develop the moment we are born. It begins with the newborn baby ‘cooing’ and trying to imitate the shape of our mouths when we speak. As your child grows a little older,...
View ArticleMy 18-month-old has started having severe temper tantrums. It’s impossible to...
Tantrums can be very challenging for parents and, as you say, your strategies for reasoning with your child often don’t seem to work. Tantrums often happen in public, which only adds to the pressure....
View ArticleMy daughter is two years old and is not yet toilet trained. My parents feel...
Toilet training is a big achievement for a child. They have to understand the concept of controlling their ‘wee’ and ‘poo’, as well as being physically ready to use the potty or toilet. This means...
View ArticleThere’s been a lot on the news about sugary fruit juices and children’s...
Sugar is a necessary part of our diet, however, as we all know, too much sugar can be detrimental to our health. Not only can it cause obesity, it can also cause tooth decay. Children love sweets but...
View ArticleHow can I help my child’s development through play?
From a child’s point of view, playing is fun but it is also vital for the development of the skills she will need throughout life. We all learn best through play and there are lots of ways you can...
View ArticleA lot of my friends babies seem to reach developmental milestones before my...
Your baby’s development is one of the most fascinating experiences to observe but comparing your baby to other babies you know can also cause anxiety. There will always be one child who sits, crawls,...
View ArticleHow can I encourage my two-year-old to sleep later than 5am?
During the summer months especially, many parents complain that their toddler wakes up too early and this may progress to earlier and earlier waking times. There are typically two kinds of early...
View ArticleHow can I tell if my child is ready for potty training and how should I go...
Children are typically ready to start potty or toilet training between 18 months and three years old. While it’s important not to feel pressured and not to pressure your child, it’s also a good idea...
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