living with toddlers

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

Living with toddlers - View and download the whole magazine.

little girl

all about toddlers
Life can be very exciting for your toddler as they grow rapidly between the ages of one and three!

  toddler

changes and fears

The arrival of a new baby, being sick, moving house, sleeping in a new bed or being separated from Mum and Dad are all things that can stress toddlers.

toddler investigating container keeping toddlers safe

Toddlers need to have a safe environment. They are too young to know how to behave safely.

 little boy crying

taming toddler tantrums
Toddler tantrums can test any parent’s patience! If your toddler is having tantrums, you’re not alone - nearly all toddlers have tantrums at some time.

Toddler Tantrum comic book illustration

toddler tantrum fact sheet
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, this booklet illustrates typical situations when tantrums occur and explains step-by-step how to cope in a positive way.

two little girls teaching your toddler about good behaviour
Toddlers need discipline, limits and guidance. They need to feel safe and secure while learning to get along with others and to live in society.
toddler feeding herself feeding toddlers
Feeding toddlers can sometimes be a problem for parents!
toddler sleeping helping your toddler get a good night’s sleep
Battles at bed time are all too common if there’s a toddler in your house! Children often do not want to go to sleep...
toddler on a potty toilet training timeLearning to use the toilet is a big new step for toddlers and it can take them a while to get the hang of what to do.
 toddler laughing games for your toddler
Hanging out with your toddler can be fun – here are some easy, inexpensive ways to play with your toddler. Playing is an important part of learning.
toddler with her mum

a new baby in the family
A new baby arriving in the family brings big changes for everyone, particularly for toddlers...

toddler playing with a phone learning to talk
Learning to talk is one of the most difficult and important steps that your toddler will take.
little girl at preschool choosing the right child care for your child
At some stage, your toddler may need to attend childcare.
 

 

All articles are from DoCS Parenting Magazines which were based on the Parenting SA, Parent Easy Guides - see disclaimer & copyright.

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