psychologist Nicola Barber.But mix this new desire to gain control with a constant feeling of being thwarted, and you have the perfect recipe for toddler rage.The best way to curb tantrums before they start is to give her a feeling of being in control, even

of The Parent Coaching Academy. 'Remember to keep your language positive when you talk about being apart,' she says. 'Instead of saying, "I'm going to miss you," say, "I'm looking forward to hearing about your day later."' It also helps to build up the sessions

an enormous strain on parents and their children.‘Weaning from 12 to 18 months is ideal, because dummies can cause real problems with older children. They can push the palate of the mouth upwards, forcing the teeth out of line. Speech and language therapists

to wear her coat and it’s freezing. It’s OK to give in gracefully.BODY LANGUAGE When asking your toddler to do something, you need to walk the walk as well as talk the talk. You are your child’s authority figure and he needs to see that you are in control