Helping your toddler to talk

Helping your toddler to talk

The more you chat to your toddler, the more opportunities she is likely to have to learn how to talk. But bear in mind that all children are different and learn to talk at different rates. How can I help my toddler learn to talk? The more fun your toddler has learning new words, the

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Tantrums

Tantrums

Why your child has temper tantrums A temper tantrum is the emotional equivalent of a summer storm — sudden and sometimes fierce. One minute you and your child are in a cafe enjoying your lunch, the next minute he’s whimpering, whining and then screaming at the top of his lungs because his straw is bent.

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What do contractions feel like?

What do contractions feel like?

It can be hard to know when contractions are the real deal. What will they feel like and how painful will they be? We asked some BabyCentre mums about their experiences to give you an idea of what to expect. What do early contractions feel like? “I could feel my stomach harden and felt the

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14 (Very) Early Pregnancy Symptoms

14 (Very) Early Pregnancy Symptoms

Think you’re pregnant? If you’re the impatient type, here are the most common first symptoms of pregnancy that can start as early as the week before your period. If you’ve already experienced a few, it may be time to head to the drugstore to pick up a pregnancy test or schedule an appointment with your

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Mood swings in pregnancy

Mood swings in pregnancy

During pregnancy, it’s quite normal to find that your moods become a bit unpredictable. You may be giggling away one minute, only to be crying for no apparent reason the next. Or perhaps you’ve become easily irritated, and nothing your partner says or does seems to help? Whatever it is you’re feeling, you’re not alone.

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What should you do if your baby gets sunburn

What should you do if your baby gets sunburn

Your baby’s skin is very delicate. Despite your best efforts to protect her, unfortunately sunburn can occasionally happen. You may not realise your baby has sunburn straight away. It could take several hours before the redness and pain of the burn appears. If your baby’s sunburn looks red and sore: Soak a cloth in cool

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