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I’m a Childminder and My Toddler Keeps Biting the Baby: Why?

Biting always shocks everyone, parents included. As an anti social behaviour, serial biting can lead to a child being excluded from a nursery because of the dangers to other children….

My 5 Year Old Son Has Panic Attacks: How Can I Help Him?

Panic or anxiety attacks in young children are not uncommon, and you should be reassured that there are many, many parents going through the same process as you at the…

7 Year Old Labelled With Behaviour Issues: How to Handle it?

At just seven years old your son can be helped to overcome his difficulties. All too often we hear about children whose behaviour has been misinterpreted and handled in what…

Why Does My 12 Year Old Keep Stealing?

Children steal for a number of reasons, sometimes because their friends have dared them to do it and they want to appear grown up and part of the ‘in crowd’,…

Why Does My Child’s Behaviour Change?

There may be many causes for a change in a child’s behaviour but often it is down to one of two main reasons: because of changing emotions of which a…

How Can I Stop Breastfeeding Successfully?

Weaning a child from the breast, especially one old enough to make her preferences for this type of feeding known, can be a very emotional time for a mother. You…

Does My Child Have a Behaviour Disorder?

Only a trained professional could diagnose a behaviour disorder in your son, and this could only happen after such a professional observes and interacts with your child as well as…

How do I approach my Friend About Her Children?

This must be a frustrating situation, so take a deep breath. Count to ten. Then, remind yourself that you are living in your friends’ house. The bad news is that…

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