inside your tummyGet your toddler to buy a present for the new baby – and make sure the new baby has a present for him, too, when they first meet.Encourage your toddler to talk and play with his new brother, but make sure that you spend time with him

Encourage care and considerationOur children’s relationships are likely to be the longest of their lives. The bonds between them will help shape their childhood and the people they will become.Encourage turn-takingThis seems an easier concept for children to grasp than ‘sharing’ ...

child develop a positive attitude to making improvements. Along the way, don’t forget to teach your child not to rush things, to always try to do his best and to never stop improving. Show your child examples of small improvements so he knows what you

Can you give a ten-word summary of the plot? A new-baby tale of sibling love in outer space!How did you come up with the idea?Well, like most of the stories I write, it started somewhere in my own experience and kind of snow-ball-ised through

the phone “NO! I don’t care how ill you are – get here now!” Instead, take a deep breath and put plan B into action. Firstly, ask any friends or parents who are still dropping children off to help – you may actually find that someone has always harboured a

, he notices that all is quiet and he gets back into his own bed to enjoy peace at last… Murphy’s soft illustrations and the comedy found in the domestic scene make this an appealing bedtime read. 24The Snail And The Whaleby Julia Donaldson