Starting childcare/nursery Whether you're returning to work, or your toddler is starting playgroup or pre-school, the separation can be a tricky time for both of you. Try not to let your toddler pick up on your anxieties, advises Lorraine Thomas

're simply showing similar behaviour to that of your child, and it will make the situation worse.‘Tantrums are frightening,' says Clive. ‘But if a child sees the person they depend on getting angry with them, it's even more scary. Try to stay calm