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Seven wonders of your toddler’s world
On 18/04/2010 in Baby & toddler
As soon as your toddler is on the move, she’ll enchant you with her boundless curiosity and enthusiasm.
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
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Why toddlers love shapes
On 17/04/2010 in Baby & toddler
Toddlers just love playing with shapes. So what's the big attraction?
? 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
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Travel Tips for Toddlers
On 07/08/2010 in Tips & advice
Forget the tears and tantrums, with a little forethought travelling with your toddler can be a great adventure
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...
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When Toddlers Act Like Teens
On 01/10/2012 in Psychology
20 traits that tell you your toddler is almost a teen…
Top twenty traits of teens-before-their-time1. Obsession with personal appearance untainted by a corresponding obsession with personal hygiene.2. Excessive litigiousness.3. Inability to distinguish the difference between "want" and "need".4. Secretiveness. Just what went on in th...
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The Best Books Of 2011 For Babies And Toddlers
On 06/12/2011 in Books
Our Editor's pick of the most brilliant new books for babies and toddlers
Colours by Orla Kiely (Egmont, £9.99)It is hardly surprising that the queen of gorgeous graphics, Orla Kiely has come up with a colours and objects baby book that is as sophisticated as it is simple. It’s not just reds and blues – tasteful greys, browns and purples also feature a...
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Ten fascinating toddler facts
On 17/08/2011 in Baby & toddler
From bedtime fears to sensitive ears, a lot goes on in these crucial years
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
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Coping with a tempestuous toddler
On 22/09/2011 in Baby & toddler
The twos needn’t be terrible with our meltdown-management mantra
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
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Five ways to decipher toddler talk
On 11/01/2012 in Baby & toddler
Crack the code of her baby chatter with these quick tips
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
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Five ways to deal with dawdling toddlers
On 11/01/2012 in Baby & toddler
Quick tips to help you cope with a procrastinating child
1. Accept that it is normalMost toddlers dawdle, delay and take ages to get ready. It is in their job description.2. Ask yourself why it might be happeningIf your child is on a go-slow, he could be giving you an underlying message: “I’m cross
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How to encourage empathy in your toddler
On 06/01/2011 in Psychology
Just like any other skill, empathy needs to be taught and practised. Here are some easy ways you can teach your child to understand others’ feelings
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
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