What you may not realise about your child's tantrums

These lessons may just change your life – and theirs. more

The simple trick I discovered that soothed my angry child in seconds

He went from biting me repeatedly, to talking calmly, apologising and (most importantly) letting me put his f**cking shoes on. more

What’s your toddler’s personality type?

Think all toddlers need to be tamed with a one-size-fits-all disciplinary approach? Think again! Tailoring your parenting style...more

Toddler discipline

It’s scary even putting those two words together, so contentious is the “D-word” when talking about raising kids. more

Why is my child shy?

Trusting people in a new world can be frightening for a child. more

7 things every parents thinks when your toddler is having a public meltdown

So many parts of the toddler years are wonderful, except of course for the dreaded public meltdown. Here are seven things you probably...more

Understanding tantrums

WebMD reports: All child tantrums are excruciating to parents. But there are five tantrum styles that are “red flags”...more

Toddler tantrums: taming the terrible twos

In most supermarkets today, at the same moment you are reading this, a two year-old is having a tantrum – screaming at the...more

10 tips to deal with tantrums

Most toddlers will throw tantrums, so how can parents prepare for and deal with them when it happens? more

5 toddler tantrum and hissy fit fixers

Toddlers can be difficult creatures, but but never lose sight of the fact that difficult toddler behaviour is commonplace, and there...more

Tantrum taming

Is your toddler tantrum prone? Dr. Karp, assistant professor of paediatrics at the University of California has some tips for you. more

Is your toddler gifted? Look for these telltale signs

Dr Mimi Wellisch is a psychologist, early childhood educator and director of Clever Kids Consultancy. She’s here to tell us...more