1. Be patient  Many toddlers go through stages of being scared of the dark. At this age, they're still separating reality from their vivid imaginations2. Acknowledge your child's fear  Tell her you understand that the dark can be a scary place – then help her check under the bed ...

1. Understand your toddler's limitations  She is still developing her conscience and sense of empathy for other people, which means her impulse control and ability to be tactful is still limited2. Allow her to let off steam  If you want your toddler to be on her best behaviour fo...

' expectations of them. Inone famous Sixties psychology study, six researchers were told that theirrats had superior intellects; another six researchers were told their ratswere particularly dim. Within days, the researchers with the supposedlyintelligent rats