A happy and content child is what every parent wishes for, so we spoke to Dr. Harvey Karp the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block, to find out his thoughts on nurturing happiness.What are the most important

The best advice on what you do and don't need to enjoy beautiful bathtimes with your baby:You don’t need a baby bath for everyday use, although you might consider investing in a blow-up or fold-away travel one for holidays abroad if you’re staying

1 Use props Tempt your baby with a new bath toy – it is a great way to entice her into the water.2 Share a bathAsk your partner to hold her while you play in the bath with her toys. She will forget her fears and want to join you. 3 Hold off

THERE ARE SOME things in life that just go together. Like fish and chips. Laurel and Hardy. Toddlers and puddles. And the moment, your toddler spies that tantalizing pool of water, there’s something in his psyche that urges him to make a splash

. Reward Him For Going Without Offer treats to younger babies, such as a drink or some juicy grapes. Set up a star chart for older babies and toddlers.5. Read The Last Noo-Noo The classic story of a monster who gives up his dummy by Jill Murphy (£4

are sharing with him.• Before playmates come over, let your child hide away his favourite toys if he finds it hard to share them, but make sure there are plenty of toys that he is happy for others to play with.• Let your child know that sometimes it is okay

provide a happy distraction from any discomfort.Create comfort foodTry making mealtimes a source of comfort and pain relief by giving her hard, cold foods to gnaw on. Refrigerated slices of apple, pear, carrot and cucumber are all healthy and should

Lead by exampleToddlers are renowned for their sponge-like ability to soak up the words, actions and behaviour they witness and then test it out on others. Try to avoid talking negatively about other people or using insulting language in front

It’s tough being a toddler. You are bombarded with new experiences, overwhelming emotions, a desire for independence and as yet none of the necessary logic to cope with this strange and confusing time. Really, it is no surprise that that your child

Be snap-happyA traditional family photo-album is a classic method of preserving special memories and has been tried and tested for generations. Living in the digital age where so much of our information exists in cyberspace or on memory cards