DoCS: caring for babies and toddlers

caring for babies and toddlers

Click on the articles below to find tips and expert advice on how to give your child the very best care and guidance.

	feeding toddlers It's important not to get into battles with toddlers about food and eating...
	helping your toddler sleep Managing sleep and going to bed is one of the most common concerns...
	disciplining your toddler Tips on how to set limits and help your toddler learn self-control...
	dealing with toddler tantrums Tantrums happen when children have frustration or stress they can't cope with...
	toddler tantrum fact sheet explains why tantrums are notorious for this age group and clarifies possible reasons for your child’s behaviour. toddler tantrum comic booklet – fun and easy to read, it illustrates typical situations when tantrums occur and explains step-by-step how to cope in a positive way.
	never shake a baby Bringing up children is never easy and sometimes it's hard to cope, especially when caring for a baby...
	toddler safety Toddlers need to have a safe environment. They are too young to behave safely...
	when your toddler is sick Things you can do to help your child when they are sick...
	teaching your toddler to talk Learning to talk is one of the most difficult and important steps that young children take...
	games cards - simple games to play with babies and toddlers available in Indigenous/English, Arabic, Chinese
	toddlers and toilet training Learning to use the toilet is one of the big new steps for toddlers...
	coping with a new baby in the family A new baby arriving in the family brings big changes for everyone, particularly for toddlers...
	starting school School can be a strange and scary place for beginners...
	caring for babies & toddlers View and download the whole magazine...
See the parenting services directory for community services in your local area, including children's services such as early childhood services, preschools and playgroups, toy libraries, parenting programs and family support. All articles are from DoCS Parenting Magazines which were based on the Parenting SA, Parent Easy Guides - see disclaimer & copyright.