Development
Find out how your child should be developing and the key developmental milestones to look out for.
Questions & Answers
New baby: how can I prepare my toddler for our new arrival?
Most toddlers experience uncertainty and resentment when a new baby arrives. With a lot of patience and love, you can get around it.
My 14 month old can't walk yet. How can I encourage her to take her first steps?
When and how your baby learns to walk is completely dependent on how comfortable and ready he or she feels.
Is it normal for my toddler to walk on his tiptoes?
Some children are born with short Achilles tendons which, either with surgery or a non-surgical approach, are very easily treated.
How do I raise a bookworm?
The earlier you begin to encourage a love of reading in your child, the better.
It seems as though my child's motor skills are regressing. What could be causing this, and what can I do?
Serious risks and medical conditions associated with regression of a child’s motor skills
My toddler is drooling and having trouble eating. Should I worry?
Drooling and difficulty eating can be associated with normal toddler behaviour, illness or sensory processes.
When does separation and independence occur in a child?
Up to the age of three, your toddler will be over separation anxiety. However, as there are so many separations in the years of growing up – pre-school, a few days away at camp, and even your child’s first year at college, bouts of separation anxiety could very well occur from time to time all through your child’s life.
