Routine sounds dull to us grown-ups, but it's the exact opposite for children. They love things to be predictable; it makes them feel happy and secure.

It's a toddler's body that dictates when it's time to stay dry for a whole night. Until that happens, there's no point trying to hurry the process.

Painting is creative and just plain fun. Join your little artist at home and rediscover your forgotten talents!

If toilet training isn't working, the best advice is to relax, put your toddler back in diapers/nappies and try again later.

Toys driving you mad? Here is some down-to-earth wisdom from other parents on how to get the mayhem under control.

Everyone's tired after four in the afternoon. A long day wears you out. So the hours leading up to bedtime can be tough going. Here are a few tips!

The key to learning to read is closely linked to being curious about reading. You can awaken that curiosity and a love of reading in your child.

Playing alongside other children is all you can expect from your toddler. At 18 months, they are still too focused on themselves to make really good playmates. But they can always practise.

Does it seem like everyone is having sex all the time, but not you? That's ok - They're probably bluffing.

It begins with small portions of puréed food. The next step is chewing on more solid food, until eventually, you and your child are eating the same food.

You are pregnant again - congratulations! Here are five tips to prepare your older child. Because this time round, there are three people awaiting the baby. And one of you is not so sure this is a good idea.

It's certainly not unusual for toddlers to hit, but there are ways to prevent hitting becoming a habit.