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      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terrible Twos

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      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

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      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

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      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

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      Children eye problems you may not know about

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Behavior & Discipline

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Behavior & Discipline

6 signs your toddler is a “fournado”

We have prime pointers on how to handle these annoying yet normal 4-year-old behaviours!

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5 ways to stop your child from comfort eating

How to reshape your child’s eating habits, so that they won’t turn to food to relieve stress and sadness.

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7 steps to handling a toddler who resents the newborn

Is your little one showing signs of jealousy or anger towards their new sibling? Here’s what you can do!

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7 ways to discipline a toddler who deliberately disobeys

How do you deal when your tot refuses to listen to you? We have expert advice…

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How to teach junior not to waste water [Infographic]

When you’re trying to save water, making small adjustments at home go a long way in making a big impact.

Breaking bad habits
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Breaking bad habits

From thumb-sucking to dragging teddy around, here’s how to break your little one’s bad habits — fast!

What’s your toddler's personality type
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What’s your toddler's personality type

How to identify which toddler “tribe” your child belongs to.
 

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5 ways to keep junior in the car seat

Your kiddo’s Houdini-like escapes from the car seat can take the fun out of any road trip. Here’s how to stop them…

Behavior & Discipline

8 bratty celeb tots who are just like your kiddos [Photo Gallery]

From British Royals to Hollywood stars, these famous parents, like you, have been embarrassed by their stroppy offspring’s spectacular meltdowns!

Was Supernanny wrong? How should we discipline our tots?
Behavior & Discipline

Was Supernanny wrong? How should we discipline our tots?

You’ve seen the reality show Supernanny, and the “naughty step” is used by many parents. But new perspectives suggest this popular mode of discipline might do more harm than good.

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7 ways to help your toddler adjust to a new baby

Follow these easy steps to ensure that your older child and baby become the best of friends.

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8 reasons throwing a tantrum is good for your tot

Although your mini-me’s meltdowns can be embarrassing and draining to deal with, these outbursts will benefit them.

5 steps to handling the terrible 2-year-old toddler
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5 steps to handling the terrible 2-year-old toddler

Goodbye placid newborn, hello monster toddler! Your little one is a running, talking whirlwind of passion and opinions. Here’s how to survive the most exciting and messy time in your child’s life.

 

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What to do when your child prefers one parent

It can come as a shock when your toddler tells you to go away. Learn how to manage the situation.

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10 phrases to tell your kid instead of “Stop crying!”

Don’t lose your cool when junior bawls ― try these useful one-liners that should ease your child’s tears!

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12 ways to communicate successfully with junior

Listening and talking effectively sets the stage for positive interaction with your kids. Ensure your words count with these strategies.

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Should you help a parent whose child is throwing a tantrum?

Here is how you can support parents who have to deal with their tyke’s public meltdowns…

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Behavior & Discipline

Why your kid needs that comfort object

Junior’s teddy bear isn’t just handy for lonely moments, it passes plenty of life skills to him.

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Behavior & Discipline

The terrors of holiday trips with your tot

Culled from comments and personal experiences, these are things you should watch out for when attempting to travel with junior…

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Behavior & Discipline

6 simple rules to raising an easy eater

Make sure feeding your tot’s a breeze by following these smart strategies!

Activities for little ones
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Activities for little ones

Soft play is so last year. The latest tot trends involve everything from art appreciation to, yes, Twitter.

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6 ways junior can stand up for himself

Wise up to expert strategies that’ll stop your pre-schooler from becoming a people pleaser, or worse, a pushover!

5 trait secrets of your child
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5 trait secrets of your child

Your child’s personality is measured by these 5 general traits.

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Tantrum? 5 ways to keep your cool

It’s easy for others to tell you to “stay cool” but not so easy for you to do! We give you five simple ways…

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How to get your kid to stop interrupting!

Waiting for their turn to speak can be difficult for kids. Learn how to help your child master this skill!

How to handle tantrums
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How to handle tantrums

Child psychologist Lynne Hipkin suggests how to handle your mini-me’s tantrums.

Controlling a tot’s hissy fits
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Controlling a tot’s hissy fits

A toddler’s hissy fit is part of growing up. But what causes it and how can you cope? We have answers...

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8 tactics to read to your fidgety kid

Prime pointers on getting your ants-in-his-pants kiddo to sit tight over a book!

3 ways to stay sane
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3 ways to stay sane

When your tot is throwing a hissy fit.

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Tot tantrums — 6 ways to avoid them

Frustrated? Check. Angry face? Check. Hissy fit about to start? Stop it with our easy tips!

Should you punish your tot?
Behavior & Discipline

Should you punish your tot?

Instead of punishing your child, here are some better ways to parent him.

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When tot throws a tantrum: Stay cool!

Rein in your anger and stay in control with these simple fixes.

How to tame an angry tyke
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How to tame an angry tyke

Strategies to control your child’s temper tantrums.

Tried and tested tactics to stop tantrums
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Tried and tested tactics to stop tantrums

Four mums share their techniques to deal with toddler meltdowns.

Rules of engagement
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Rules of engagement

Brush up on playdate etiquette to make the most of this time.

When kids misbehave
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When kids misbehave

Here’s how to handle your little scamp’s bad behaviour with good humour…

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10 easy steps to stop a tantrum

Can it be that easy to de-rail a screaming, crying, fit from your toddler? It could be…

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Temper tantrum or sensory meltdown? Know the difference

Know when your mini-me’s flare-ups are beyond her control and get handy hints on managing junior’s sensory outbursts.

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7 common toddler fears and how to help junior cope [Photo Gallery]

Whether it’s monsters or mutts, show your child ways to manage the things that frighten them.

Setting limits for your mini-me
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Setting limits for your mini-me

Bring out the best in your mini-me even when she has emptied your handbag on the floor — again.

Teaching your tot to trust and listen
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Teaching your tot to trust and listen

You’ll raise a confident grown-up when you nurture your little one’s 7 top emotional values.

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