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8 different kinds of tantrums
I never thought I’d say this, but for a brief moment last week, Kim Kardashian and I had something in common: both our kids had public tantrums.
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Dealing with toddler sleep regression
Although toddler sleep problems can be frustrating for parents, they are actually perfectly normal.
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Toddler Guide
This quarterly guide to your toddler's second year contains information, tips and useful contacts on your toddler's development between one and two years.
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Toddler's adorable alphabet goes viral
It's impossible not to share this little boy's excitement about the alphabet.
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Three-year-old Dash offers Instagram 'fitspiration'
A 3-year-old with a six pack is well ahead of those with resolutions to tone up in 2016.
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Don't try to socialise your shy three-year old
My three-year-old is somewhat shy and introverted. She socialises well enough at preschool, but on the weekends she just wants to hang out with family.
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When your toddler disagrees
There comes a time when your child starts having different views to you. I didn't realise that time would come so soon.
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How to react when a toddler lies
Q: My almost-3-year-old is starting to figure out that he can lie when asked if he ripped the book, threw the food, hit his brother, etc. Totally normal, I know. How do we respond?
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Toddler learns he can't always get what he wants
Every parent knows that "no" is a toddler's favourite word.
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Be careful what you wish for
Remember that chubby little baby who rocked on all fours? Remember how you wished he would start to crawl? Then remember how you felt once he did?
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When toddlers have strange obsessions
When it comes to two-year-olds and birthday cakes there are a few requests that are usually at the top of the list. But a cake featuring a local personal injury lawyer?
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Dealing with a toddler's morning tantrums
Your schedule is not important to your two-year-old, and you cannot convince her otherwise. So what can you do?
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How to help children who hit find a better target
Trying to reason with a toddler who hits is pointless.
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Expert Q&A;: Gross motor skill development in toddlers and preschoolers
Dr Katie Heathershaw answers questions about jumping, toe walking, riding a bike and being pigeon toed.
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