Wanted: One well-behaved angel child. Must be cute, confident and potty trained - if only it was that easy.Whether personality is about nature or nurture is a matter of debate. There's no doubt genetics plays a part but psychologist Cary Cooper says

If you think you're rubbish at maths, make sure you don't pass on your lack of confidence to your child.A study of children's performances in maths tests at age 10 found that those who had a stimulating home environment in the early years scored 30

that she was saying her first words before she was 1. Now she's a real chatterbox and so confident.‘I've come to realise that you can't just rely on them picking up words from what they hear in the background. They need to be spoken to and listened to.'

‘normal deliveries’ with no surgical intervention – ie, no use of instruments, induction, epidural or general anaesthetic. One in five deliveries in England was induced, according to the latest NHS maternity statistics for 2004/2005. About one in three

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what she's trying to say to you. 10-12 monthsWhat to expect: Most babies say their first word now. Don't panic if he says ‘eow' instead of ‘cat'. Any word that consistently stands for the same object counts!What you can do: Play simple games

mind.' It's a good idea to go through some of the 'what if?' scenarios before the big day, as knowing what to expect can really help if things don't work out exactly as you'd imagined.What if... my waters break early?For around 15% of women, breaking

Here's how to boost your toddler's confidence and help him make friends:Make him feel good about himselfBuild up his confidence with lots of praise and telling him you love him. Result? He'll believe other kids love him too. Toddlers with low self

and undo what you feel you’ve messed up, so instead, ask yourself, “what can I change so that I feel more positive in a similar scenario next time?”’ says Linda Blair, author of The Happy Child (£10.99, Piatikus). 15.DITCH THE STRESSDon’t spend your time

, Simpson said: ‘He’s always ready.’ It may all be down to Jessica’s new found body confidence. The star appeared naked on the front of US Elle magazine, claiming it was all her idea to strip off for the cover. 'I'm like 170 pounds and I wanted to pose nude