Lead by exampleToddlers are renowned for their sponge-like ability to soak up the words, actions and behaviour they witness and then test it out on others. Try to avoid talking negatively about other people or using insulting language in front

1. Be patientToddlers often muddle up their pronunciation, as they are learning to coordinate almost 100 different vocal muscles.2. Listen carefullyThe sounds that she makes will be similar to real words (she might say “wareesha” for “what’s that

Most children start talking between about nine and 15 months, starting to enunciate clearly at about two years. However, not all children find language so simple and still haven’t produced their first words when all around them are already nattering

.Whilst we may rely on word of the day apps, the average two year old manages to add around 5 new words to their vocabulary every day.Your child was born with around 100 billion brain cells which in the toddler years form networks in the brain that allow her

in front of a mirror. Point at her reflection. Gently touch her nose, her hair and her ears, naming each feature as you go. Your baby won't know what the words mean, but she'll still love it.

. But they soon work out that they can defeat their proportional problems, so get the crash-mats out.SIX Discovering wordsSmash! Crash! Bang! Whoosh! Say these words to a smallish baby, and you’ll get a chuckle. But say them to a toddler, and they

, and it makes you feel like Dick Dastardly, as does Drat!Freaking, Fish, or Fiddlesticks Because sometimes only an ‘F’ word will do.Gordon Bennett An expletive with a lovely satisfying bite.Golly It’s terribly PG Wodehouse, but my friend swears by it. Or doesn

A happy and content child is what every parent wishes for, so we spoke to Dr. Harvey Karp the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block, to find out his thoughts on nurturing happiness.What are the most important

Make it a time for bonding… 
Bathtime is one of the most important rituals of being a parent. Don’t ever fall into the trap of thinking bathing a baby is about getting cleanliness: that, in fact, is the least important reason for turning on the taps

his Bob the Builder sweatshirt for something, well, a little more glamorous. Experts believe that most preschool boys experiment by trying on girls’ clothing at least once during these early years. It’s a natural part of toddler curiosity to explore