Young children don't always immediately grasp the nuances of human interaction and may benefit from a helpful nudge in the right direction when it comes to making, and keeping friends. However, there's lots you can do to nurture her social skills

Explain feelings Describe how other people feel when they are sad or when they are hurt in clear and concise language. If your child breaks another child’s toy, for example, you can remind him how he felt when one of his toys broke, and say. “That is how Danny is feeling.” Be con...

Young children love to imitate adults with imaginative games, providing an opportunity for smart parents to impart some simple life skills. When your child sets up shop in your kitchen and offers to sell you the contents of your refrigerator, try

Patience may be a virtue, but as every parent knows it's not one that many children posess. Refusing to wait their turn and throwing a wobbler when they can't have everything right now are common traits of early childhood. Teaching your child to be patient will help her develop a...

Children take longer to establish basic reading and writing skills in English than in any other European language, because of the complex syllable structure nad inconsistent spelling systems. A study of 700 children in 15 European countries showed

Here are some top tips on on how you can help your child:If you think your child is gifted or talented, discuss his abilities and needs with his teacher or headteacher. All schools should have or share a Leading Teacher for Gifted and Talented Education to whom you could also tal...

Older babies and toddlers have an uncanny ability to undress themselves, whipping off shoes, socks or headgear at - well, the drop of a hat; but it takes much more skill and co-ordination for a child to get dressed independently.WhenFrom around 15

pocket money and a good old piggy bank.As the pile of pennies grows, your child will appreciate the power of patience as she saves up for that special something, while counting her earnings will further develop numeracy skills too.Meanwhile, setting her

of your child will be actively connecting with each other, forming networks and facilitating the learning of skills and information. Repetition, in particular can assist with this as hearing something several times is the best way for a toddler to learn

skills, it’s also a great way to boost creativity.More education tips from Junior:Ways to improve your child's handwritingWays to teach your child about opposites