by month.She helps you understand all the areas of development: physical, mental, emotional and social, so that you can enjoy and maintain a long-term positive relationship with your toddler at this time of rapid growth and change.We asked our Babyexpert

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

of toddler anxiety is based around Mummy returning, but by leaving a reassuring article, you are reinforcing the fact that you are coming back.Make sure they know exactly who is going to collect them and don’t be late.A warm welcome home is essential. Give

Before you know it your beautiful baby will be a walking, talking toddler, and they'll need a whole lot of new gear to see them through the next exciting stage of their development. We've put together a round-up of colourful toddler accessories

be difficult, so make sure he knows that he is special.'Left-handed children's scissors cost £3.75, from www.anythingleft-handed.co.ukNow that your toddler's social skills a re developing quickly, encourage him to make friends with others.DO ask children

The Baby Show at NEC, Birmingham, 17-19 May, with our exclusive ticket offer!Q. What are your tips for sleeping? I have an 18-month-old girl and I have trouble getting her to go to sleep at bedtime even though she rarely has a nap during the day.A. You

to leave you this scarf. I need it when I come back. Can you keep it on your peg for me and look after it?" A lot of toddler anxiety is based around Mummy returning, but by leaving a reassuring article, you are reinforcing the fact that you are coming back

of the situation. Say: ‘If you don't like it, we can just leave or pop outside.' Make sure he's rested and well fed. If he's tired and hungry, the chances of a successful outing are low. Be a good role model. Show enthusiasm yourself by developing a ‘go

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

to are really important in helping your toddler’s language skills to develop. Below are some tips to help you encourage them along the way: Listening skills are important as well as talking. Remember that babies and toddlers are likely to be able to understand