Toddler Clinic
The toddler years are fantastic. Your baby has transformed into a tottering, toddling bundle of energy. You’ll notice their words becoming more defined and linking together to make coherent instructions. They’ll be rushing, running and probably falling and crashing as they refine their motor skills. And playtime takes on a whole new dimension with fantasy worlds and make-believe friends.
You’ll also have heard the expression “Terrible Twos” (and Terrible threes or fours for most) where your every suggestion will be challenged, demands will have to be met immedately for fear of instant meltdown, and your once “foodie” baby eyes your cottage pie suspiciously for signs of hidden vegetables. But it’s also a time for you to have fun together. And through many day-to-day experiences you'll guide the development of their character, build their confidence, instill some social niceties and help them on their way to making friends.
First Aid
Burns - What to do Burns can happen suddenly and the pain and damage caused can be devastating. Knowing what to do if this should happen can make a massive difference in reducing the amount of pain and scarring experienced and may avoid them having any tissue damage at all.
Habits
Overcoming shyness
Shyness is completely understandable in a small ch...
Development
Encouraging first words
There is no reason why you can’t start encou...
Development
How to start potty training
Some people like to encourage potty or toilet trai...
First Aid
Head Injuries - what to do and what to look out for
Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life explains how to
Playing
Dressing up
Dressing up is one of the best ways for your toddler to pretend and explore the world through play.
Development
Potty training setbacks
Identifying the problems you might encounter when moving to a potty or toilet, and tips on how to overcome your child’s ups and downs when leaving behind nappies.
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