distressed. Nine times out of 10, a child will stop crying after five or 10 minutes. Mum looking anxious only encourages fresh tears.
 If you are worried ring the nursery after 20 minutes for reassurance that your child has settled. Never feel bad about

Got a child who’ll soon be starting nursery or pre-school?There's no need to worry if they can't recognise letters or numbers yet - that's what pre-school is for.But if you are looking for fun educational ways to give your child a little bit of a

It's also about now that he'll start showing a preference for using his right or left hand. If he's left-handed, then he'll be among 10% of the population. There's no set age when children show a preference - some use one hand consistently by around

Play that encourages your toddler to use his imagination and express his artistic talents will boost development and is also loads of fun! These brilliant toys will get him off to a great start...Play to learn

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

if you're enjoying a cuppa and gossip with your friends. Sorry! BE REALISTIC Your toddler's just started learning what's expected of him and you're both bound to make mistakes along the way. KEEP IT SIMPLE Make it clear what you want him to do

-handed, then she'll be among 10 per cent of the population.There's no set age as to when children show a preference; some 18-month-olds use one hand consistently, others not until they are three or four years old.Signs of left-handedness to look out for include

the connection between spoken language and written words, which will be a vital part of learning to read later in life. Ask Prima BabyHe’s started hitting‘My son Henry is 17 months and has started hitting us. Sometimes it’s a pat on the chest when he’s excited

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

, Surrey. She has spent 12 years working with children in a nursery setting.‘Many children find it hard to resettle after a break from nursery even after just two weeks away from their familiar routine.‘Summer started nursery then had a break before she