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Looking after your little one's teethAs soon as you see your baby's first tooth appear then you must establish a tooth care regime. Here are some tips.

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From the mouths of babesKids can say the most embarrassing things. Help! My toddler's driving me crazy!Waking up one morning to find your placid cherub has turned into a stroppy little person with a mind of his own can come as quite a shock. But it's all part of growing up. All the rageAll kids lash out occasionally but it's your job to make sure they don't lash out for life. Looking after your little one's teethAs soon as you see your baby's first tooth appear then you must establish a tooth care regime. Here are some tips. Toe-walkingMichael Copeman answers a query about this toddler habit

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Deconstructing temper tantrumsThere could prove to be method behind your toddler's madness, according to US researchers who have discovered a theory behind your child's temper tantrums.

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TV and video games before bed cause kids' sleeping problemsWatching television or playing video games could cause children to have trouble falling asleep and experience nightmares, a US study has found.

Toddler drownings on the increase in AustraliaToddler drownings are increasing in Australia, with 33 children under the age of five drowning in 2009 alone.

Preschoolers want to be thin, study findsGirls as young as three years of age are already worried about being fat and are emotionally invested in staying thin, a small study in the US has found.

10 habits for every toddlerHe's probably more interested in getting his hands grubby at the moment, but teaching your toddler healthy habits like hand-washing now means he'll be more likely to carry them on when he's older.

Bedtime techniques for problem sleepersIf your toddler's finding it hard to fall asleep alone, you need to establish a bedtime routine. Here are a few methods to try out

Simple smile saversWhy it's important to care for your toddler's teeth.

Better than you thinkYour toddlers diet of fish fingers or jam sandwiches may seem unhealthy, but she could be getting far more nutrients than you realise.

Baby's first real shoesWhen it comes to dealing with teeny, tiny feet, you don't want to hinder those precious growing bones or damage their developing arches. Get their shoes right so they step off on the right foot at the very start!

Screams in the nightWaking up to hear your toddler screaming and thrashing around in bed is a scary experience, but it's more than likely he's suffering from a night terror.