NOTHING BEATS A TODDLER. There’s something about their sheer enthusiasm that fills me with utter joy. Even their tantrums can be really rather delightful as they’re so heartfelt. Toddlers may come across as negative (“No!” tends to be a favourite

? Even lovely ones, like crescents or semi-circles, are a toddler tongue-twister. And that star that twinkles in the sky is probably the only time we celebrate a shape in song with our babies. However, it seems that Tom’s celebration of certain shapes

Most parents find toddlerhood the hardest time to fly, mainly because your child is big enough to climb around on the seats but not old enough to read, play Nintendo or watch the in-flight video (although portable DVD players are a godsend). So from 18 months until about four, co...

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

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

is how Danny is feeling.” Be confident and firm.Demonstrate empathy Younger toddlers may not be able to understand an explanation, so you need to show empathy. When your toddler is hurt, show him that you are sad; if he is happy, be happy with him. Talk

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

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

The New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner has been created specifically for babies and toddlers - but is crammed with delicious meal ideas that cater for the whole family. We particularly love the simple (but very tasty) Spaghetti

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...