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

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

1. Jump and hop  Make two circles with two pieces of string – a big circle with a longer piece and a small circle with the shorter piece. Then show your child how to jump up and down inside the bigger circle, then do the same for the small circle. Count each complete jump or chan...

of conversationDo a puppet show to encourage listening and speaking skills. Sounds Lotto games are excellent for this. Make a point of telling her when you are listening and when you are speaking to reinforce the ideas. Don't miss... Is your child fit for school

, too. I remember watching my husband mow the lawn whilst Felix trotted alongside him, also ‘mowing’ with his green plastic wheelbarrow. But why do toddlers so love to copy us? Well, copying teaches toddlers a vast array of skills. “Imitation is vital

quality materials to cope with hours of robust play, it can be ridden, pushed, pulled and cuddled. It’s just the thing to help promote self-confidence, spatial awareness and motor skills in toddlers. It costs £45 for the small size; £55 for large, from

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

While you may envy your toddler’s ability to live in the moment, a little bit of future planning can ensure she finds the balance between spontaneous spender and prudent piggy-banker with ease in later life.Children as young as eight can now get

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

1. SortingGather a collection of small objects such as buttons, pennies or paper clips and ask your child to sort them into piles.2. DressingLet your child help to get herself dressed in the mornings – clothing fastenings like poppers, zips, buttons and ties will all test her dex...