as possible and try not to get angry or upset. Ask him how he wants to take the problem forward so he feels involved and knows what’s going to happen next. If he is excluded, he may feel more worried and uncertain about the outcome.3.    Reassure your child

good role model  The most effective way to teach tact is to be polite yourself4. Don't be angry if she gets it wrong  She's certainly not being malicious on purpose5. Give simple pointers  If she is given a present for her birthday that she already has

mouths when teething, so provide teething toys to chew on to relieve the pain.Biting is often a way of expressing frustration. Help give your child the words to express his feelings instead of using his teeth, such as, “You’re angry because you want

babies crave contact with their parents and the gentle rubbing motion may soothe her angry gums. If she is very distressed don’t try to force your finger into her mouth, as this will only cause further aggravation.Seek sweet reliefPain relief gels

that includes cute critters like Giant-faced Edd Red Head and hairy-chested Angry Ginger.What’s more, Donna has found a merry band of admirers who appreciate her craft. When the Scottish designer lovingly created an off-the-wall woollen menagerie for her final

.What pearls of wisdom would you pass on to your five-year-old friends?To not be mean to the other children. It was always something that made me angry, and it still is upsetting today to see children being mean to each other.How would you dress yourself?A mix

theiremotions are acceptable have a more realistic attitude to life's ups anddowns. Instead, talk to him about how he feels: is he sad, angry, anxious? And oncehe's identified the tricky feeling, help him find ways to deal with it onhis own. If children

’s chances. Elisabeth Smith has to deal with many angry parents whose children won’t be considered because they live too far away. “It’s not fair on children to travel from God-knows-where to a London studio for an hour’s work,” she says. There is work

do separate activities. Then, while the groups are all distracted, take your child aside and find out what is going on – don’t be angry, just ask what is upsetting them. You might find it is a simple problem that can be easily resolved. If not, just

, Peter strays into his neighbour’s garden and proceeds to eat his vegetables, only to be chased away by an angry Mr McGregor. Potter’s writing style has the quaint, mannered charm of its period. 20The Magic Faraway Treeby Enid Blyton Egmont, £5