and fireworks; a toddler’s brand new ears are far better at picking up higher frequencies than the average adult.Despite being fussy eaters, most toddlers will try to take a chunk out of your finger at some point: The biting stage peaks at around three years old

, and it makes you feel like Dick Dastardly, as does Drat!Freaking, Fish, or Fiddlesticks Because sometimes only an ‘F’ word will do.Gordon Bennett An expletive with a lovely satisfying bite.Golly It’s terribly PG Wodehouse, but my friend swears by it. Or doesn

that sharing with friends and siblings can be enjoyable rather thank something to be feared.• Your child will learn by imitation, so take every opportunity to show him how to share. Let him help with the cooking or offer him a bite of your cake and tell him you