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

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

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

Be snap-happyA traditional family photo-album is a classic method of preserving special memories and has been tried and tested for generations. Living in the digital age where so much of our information exists in cyberspace or on memory cards it is lovely to have a tangible book ...

to that the short temperament of a toddler and it is not surprising that travel related tantrums are a common occurrence.Although flying with young families can certainly be a daunting prospect, the key to a stress free sojourn is all in the preparation. Senior

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 the problem. At other times it may see...