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

Toddlers are instinctively attracted to shapes that resemble the human face, hence your child’s love of squishy circular playthings.Even early friendships have their ups and downs – it is around the 18 month mark that toddlers begin to have

certainly to attempt air travel with your toddler, an activity that multiplies all the difficulties and stresses usually associated with air travel many times over. To help you get through this often traumatising experience, try following these top tips

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then pack some favoured snacks in case there is nothing to your toddler’s taste. - Where can families sit? If the festival is a small event, then there will probably be space to set up a blanket close enough to the stage that you can still feel a part of it

have luggage, too, and possibly a pushchair to fit in.- Pre-book baby or child seats. - Pack both parts of your driving licence and confirmation of your booking.- If you have a baby or toddler and are going somewhere hot, consider air conditioning

Esprit Holidays's brochure offers weeks in Switzerland, France and Austria, with Esprit Nurseries for babies and toddlers and Esprit Alpies Clubs (ages three to six, and seven to 11 years) – ideal when parents want to tackle a more extreme sport

, as well as three restaurants and a gelateria with home-made ice creams. The children’s club is free and there’s also private babysitting for babies and toddlers. Seven nights in two interconnecting deluxe rooms for a family of four costs £6,700.Tel: 01488

While it may be difficult sometimes to fathom your toddler’s love of repetition, it is actually a vital part of her mental development and should be strongly encouraged.During these crucial first few years the connections between the brain cells