Childhood behaviours

Bullying in Young Children

Bullying in Young Children

Highlights In This Article What Bullying Is Bullying is a form of aggressive or violent behaviour. It happens when one child tries to abuse their…

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Why Toddlers Love Saying ‘No’

Why Toddlers Love Saying ‘No’

Highlights In This Article Understanding Toddler Refusal Between the ages of 1 and 3 years, toddlers start to become very independent. They discover that they…

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Why Toddlers Lie

Why Toddlers Lie

Highlights In This Article Why Toddlers Lie Children tell lies for a variety of reasons: Children learn to tell the truth over time, typically around…

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Supporting Your Toddler When a New Baby Arrives

Supporting Your Toddler When a New Baby Arrives

Highlights In This Article Supporting Both Baby and Toddler Having a second child brings both confidence and new challenges. You must balance the needs of…

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Breaking the Thumb Sucking Habit: A Guide for Parents

Breaking the Thumb Sucking Habit: A Guide for Parents

Highlights In This Article What is thumb sucking? Thumb sucking in infants is common, often starting before birth. In most cases, babies and toddlers stop…

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Handling Toddler Tantrums: Tips for Parents

Handling Toddler Tantrums: Tips for Parents

Highlights In This Article What are temper tantrums? Temper tantrums are outbursts of challenging behaviour when your child loses control. They range from whining and…

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Managing Sibling Rivalry: Tips for Parents

Managing Sibling Rivalry: Tips for Parents

Highlights In This Article What is sibling rivalry? Sibling rivalry refers to tension between siblings, often seen through competition for attention or possessions. It can…

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Separation Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know

Separation Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know

Highlights In This Article What is separation anxiety? Separation anxiety occurs when a child becomes distressed when separated from a familiar person. It is a…

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Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children

Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children

Highlights In This Article What is self-esteem? Self-esteem refers to a child’s overall sense of worth or personal value. A child learns to feel good…

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Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Imaginary Friend

Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Imaginary Friend

Highlights In This Article What is an imaginary friend? Young children often have active imaginations and may imagine having a friend who is not really…

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