Modern parents just potty about toilet training
LISSA CHRISTOPHER The growing number of parents who delay potty training until their children are three or older may be doing them and the environment a serious disservice, an Australian study says.
All tech and no play for our tots
ALEX MCCLINTOCK Oliver Roach is 20 months old but he already knows how to put on and play a DVD. He is among a growing band of toddlers teaching themselves to use computers, games consoles and other devices.
Dress-ups for real
Kids in hot cars
Children come first at new ABC, owners vow
Curse of a certain surfer
Toddler snack ideas
The little engine of a toddler is constantly burning fuel, and your toddler will benefit from small meals spaced out during the day. Healthy, fun snacks will provide toddlers with energy to burn.
behaviour
Navigating the toddler minefield
DR EMMA LITTLE Many of us can't wait to get through that first year of our baby's life so that they are sleeping through the night, have predictable routines and can be a little bit more independent. And then they turn two!
Sleeping
Night time tips for toddlers
RICHIE YOUNG A sleeping routine for your toddler doesn't need to be treated as a military-precise regimen, but can be a positive cornerstone for a healthy lifestyle.
A-Z of home safety
When it comes to children and safety there is a lot to think about and it can be easy to overlook a potential hazard for your baby or toddler. Read our article and see if you've got everything covered from A-Z.
Bribes, rewards and praise
PINKY MCKAY What is the difference between a bribe and a reward? A bribe is something offered before the task in order to get your child to do what you want him to do and a reward (the second example) is something that happens after the event.
Fuss-free toilet training tips
LISA WACHSMUTH Toilet training can be frustrating for parents and toddlers alike. Read Essential Baby's fuss free tips.
Getting rid of the dummy
RICHIE YOUNG Choosing the right time to stop your child using dummies may be easier than you think.
Your toddler's playtime
When you look back on your children's toddler years, you'll know that this wonder-filled time is over in the blink of an eye. Armed with some ideas for toddler play, you can make the most of each precious day.
Encouraging your pre-schooler to rest and sleep
CAROLE It is to every family member’s advantage if we can encourage sound resting and sleeping habits in our youngsters. We all need to be calmed and rejeuvenated from the many experiences and stresses we have each day.
Baby steps: Shoes for babies and toddlers
A guide to buying your baby and toddler's first shoes and what the experts recommend.
Food allergy and food intolerances: the difference
DR ANNA PHAM When my son was 6 months of age, in order to return to work, we weaned him off the breast and introduced him onto formula milk. Fortunately, he did not suffer from “nipple confusion” and gladly accepted the bottle containing formula milk.
A child's right to be safe: teaching self-protection
FAMILY PLANNING QUEENSLAND Self protection skills are one way to help children to be safe or know how to find safety.
Tips for choosing a family-friendly car
You've agonised over the stroller, now it's time to figure out which car is going to fit you, your new baby, other children and stroller with ease, style and safety.
Your second baby: tips for surviving
Advice on caring for babies is often geared towards first-time parents. When you have a toddler zooming about, that old ‘Sleep when the baby sleeps’ line may have you throwing your hands up in despair.
The value of reading
CAROLE DISSELDORP By reading to our children, we are fostering curiosity, imagination and creativity and increasing the chance of academic success and positive life experiences.
Your toddler’s turning two!
This year you might want to give your toddler a real birthday party, but be realistic. The biggest trap birthday parents can fall into is expecting too much.
Nursery Rhymes
A nursery rhyme is a traditional song or poem taught to young children, originally in the nursery. Learning such a verse assists in the development of vocabulary, and several examples deal with rudimentary counting skills.
How to beat night terrors
ALLISON TAIT Night terrors and nightmares - while both presenting as similarly noisy and sleep-depriving - are two different things. Night terrors tend to occur in the early part of the night when the child is in a deep sleep phase - much like a sleep walker.
