fear of water is a common quirk of babyhood, especially around 15 months. Some children fear that they’ll be sucked down the plughole.More development tips by Junior:Five ways to soothe a stressed babyFive ways to teach children manners

she opens her presents. Tell her to smile, say thank you, and then you can return the toy later.5 Praise good mannersPraise her when she is polite and if you need to correct a slip in her manners, try to do so in private.More development tips by Junior

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

is prone to the odd tantrum.While is it a rare parent who manages to raise a toddler without the odd mid-supermarket meltdown, there are a few simple techniques you can use to defuse outbursts of temper and encourage less-than disorderly conduct

. 5 Swaddle upBabies tend to love the security of being firmly wrapped, so swaddle her snugly in a baby blanket.More development tips by Junior:Five ways to boost water confidenceFive ways to teach children manners

to entertain your baby when you're tiredFive ways to deal with dawdling toddlers

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. It never fails to entertain babies.More development tips by Junior:Five ways to deal with dawdling toddlersFive ways to decipher toddler talk

Before they learn to communicate in other ways, babies need to cry in order to try to convey all sorts of different emotions and needs. Sometimes the reason will be an obvious physical requirement and a feed, sleep or nappy change will solve

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