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When your toddler is sick, you might need information to help you make decisions on treatment and medicine.
Between 12 and 18 months is a fun age for toddlers (and their parents!). Here's what else you can expect in terms of social and emotional development.
Good coping skills and a positive outlook can help your preschooler work through difficult situations.
Teenagers need love and support from parents at a time when lots of other things in their lives are changing. You can keep your relationship with your teenage child strong through ordinary, everyday activities.
Family and friends will likely be excited to meet your new baby, but a constant stream of visitors can disturb your sleep and rest time.
Some parents swear by soothers. Others avoid them. Only you can decide what’s right for your baby. Learn about the pros and cons.
Your baby needs a safe chair that's right for his or her age and size, especially once you start introducing solid foods.
Social networking sites are a big part of most teenagers’ social lives. You might worry about what your child is doing on the internet, but being part of the online world has its advantages, and you can help your child make the most of them.
In real life (versus TV), labour tends to be more drawn out. It's not usually necessary to contact your healthcare provider or go to the hospital right away.
A healthy emotional attachment with the parent is one of the keys to raising a happy, confident child.
Learning language is a lifelong process and supports your child’s ability to communicate and express feelings. Learning to understand, use and enjoy language is an important first step in literacy, and the basis for learning to read and write.
If your child is having problems in school – academic, social or behavioural – one of the most important things you can do is to form a strong working alliance with your child’s teacher. Here are some ideas to get you started.
The second trimester is a time of rapid growth for your baby (called a fetus). Most of the brain’s development begins now and will continue after your baby’s birth.
Here's some information that can help you understand - and cope with - challenging behaviours.
Fires and injuries caused by burns are often preventable. Here are some tips to help keep your toddler safe at home.
