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Toddler milestones
It is important to realise that a child’s developmental progress does vary greatly, and is not a race.
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Toddlers - 25-27 months
Welcome to the period many people call the terrible twos - when tantrums, nose picking and distate for new food can become the new norm.
Toddlers - 28 to 30 months
At 28 to 20 months, your toddler’s memory enables her to recall events and people and easily find objects that are hidden from her.
Toddlers - 31 to 33 months
Your toddler's vocabulary will be growing and she might be ready to transition to a bed.
Toddlers - 34 to 36 months
The terrible twos are winding down and she's becoming much more independent.
Stuttering: the facts
As many as 4 per cent of children go through a phase of repeating or prolonging sounds, or getting 'stuck' trying to talk.
Toddler words I'll miss
For a short time, kids speak a language that only their parents can understand. What are the words you miss most from the toddler years?
Girls' better speech skills genetic
Scientists suspect genetic activity is the cause of girls' quicker learning of language than boys.
The year that was
Single mum of twin girls, Wanda and Diana, Jody Hopkinson takes a look back at the year that was.
Trauma and your child
Temper tantrums, recurring nightmares, difficulty with concentrating… where did all this behaviour come from?
Birth order identity
Amongst all the different theories that are linked to child psychological development, birth order has a particular relevance for parents when it comes to sibling rivalry.
Pink for boys?
Last year a four-year-old American girl named Riley Maida shot to prominence for a YouTube video showing her rant against the tyranny of princess gear for girls, and superhero stuff for boys. Could New Zealand follow in the footsteps of other countries and crush toy stereotypes?
Key development areas: 19-21 months
Your toddler could begin toilet training during this time, as they sleep longer at night and often favour routines.
Shush, folks, we're trying to read
Children with language difficulties could make big improvements if their parents changed how they read to them, study finds.
Settling techniques: 12 months to toddlers
Sleep problems are quite common in this age range with sleep habits changing as the child develops.
Fuss-free toilet training tips
Toilet training can be frustrating for parents and toddlers alike. Read these fuss free tips.
Toilet training: time to take a seat
Toilet training can be frustrating for many parents - here are some tips to take some stress out of the situation.
Transitioning your toddler to a big bed
As your baby gets bigger and older, you’ll notice changes creeping into their sleep patterns and this will be your signal to help them begin their transition into a bigger bed.
Toilet training - is your child ready?
Toilet training is a major part of your child's development, stay supportive and offer encouragement.
Final countdown
OPINION: Parents are often obsessed with firsts, but those catching-lightning-in-a-bottle last moments are worth celebrating too.
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