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Sleep
End bedtime battles and sleepless nights with our common-sense tips for encouraging little ones to sleep soundly through the night
“How can we get a good night's sleep?”
Does your child wake up during the night? Clare and Graham take our challenge to end sons Jonah and Jude broken sleep in just 2 weeks
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"We can't get our kids to go to bed!"
Bedtime for children can sometimes be fraught with conflict. Claire and Stuart take our challenge to establish a structured bedtime routine for their children
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Sibling rivalry
Keep the peace in your family with our tips from experts as well as parents who’ve been there, done that and survived to tell the tale
"Our kids won't stop fighting"
Wish the kids would just get along? Sue and Demi take our challenge to deal with the sibling rivalry between their boys in two weeks
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Teaching your child to share
If “That’s mine!” and “Give me that!” are your child’s favourite phrases, find out how to teach all about sharing
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School and education
Whether you’re settling your child in to nursery or helping him with his homework, here’s how to help your child love learning
Starting nursery with a smile
Is your child starting nursery? These top 10 tips will help ensure everything goes smoothly — and keep you calm
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Starting school with a smile
Is your child starting school? These 10 top tips will help ensure everything goes smoothly — and keep you calm
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Play
Help your child make the most of playtime – and build stronger family bonds – with these great play ideas
Help your kids enjoy active play
Helping your children to enjoy active play means hours of healthy outdoors fun and good exercise habits for life
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Encouraging a happy reader
Spending time reading together with your child can really boost confidence
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Introducing a new baby
Preparing your toddler for the birth of a new baby will help encourage your children to become the best of pals
“He won't accept his baby brother!”
A new baby may not always readily be accepted by your toddler. Claire and Tim take our challenge to achieve family harmony with the arrival of baby Nicholas, in just two weeks
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Introducing a new baby to your child
Preparing your toddler for the birth of a new baby will help to prevent jealousy and other problems and encourage a good relationship
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Encourage confidence
Clingy baby? Fearful toddler? Our expert advice will give your help your child develop confidence and a healthy sense of self-esteem
How to raise confident boys
Boost your son’s confidence with these inspiring tips from parenting expert and mum-of-two Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
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How to raise confident girls
Boost your child’s confidence with these inspiring tips from parenting expert and mum-of-two Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
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Eating
Bags of ideas to help get your child tucking into exciting new dishes and enjoying fruit and veg
Healthy eating for toddlers
Giving your toddler a healthy, nutritious diet will keep him in good health now and for the rest of his life
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How to feed picky eaters
A fussy eater can be a worry, but there are ways to ensure your child’s getting a balanced diet
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Discipline
Ever wish your children had better manners? Or listened to you more? Find out how to encourage better behaviour — without shouting or smacking
How to be a positive parent
Do you feel like all you do is nag? Become a positive parent and build a happier relationship with your child, says Dr Richard C Woolfson
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Teach your child good manners
How can you teach your child good manners? Dr William Sears, dad of eight, parenting expert and co-author of The Good Behaviour Book, shares his tips
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Development
You’ll be amazed how quickly your child grows up. Stay up-to-date with his development from his first steps right through to school days
Potty training your toddler
Potty training doesn’t have to be a stressful part of bringing up a toddler. Our resident GP Dr Gill Jenkins has some tips for success…
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Enjoying your toddler
Having a toddler is more than just dealing with tantrums — it’s a chance for you to have some fun too!
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Anger and Tantrums
Temper and tantrums may be a normal part of toddlerhood, but they can be stressful for you. Here’s how to keep your cool when your toddler’s lost his
"We need to tackle our son's anger"
Is your child’s aggressive behaviour affecting the whole family? Deborah and Michael take our challenge to stop their five-year-old son Luke's 'anger attacks' in just 2 weeks
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"How can we stop the tantrums?"
What can you do when your toddler’s tantrums are out of control? Kate and Steve take our challenge to stop two-and-a-half-year-old Florence's tantrums in just two weeks
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Jessica showing her little sister some love and attention
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Stuart dressed up for red nose day even though he hates dressing up
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