From making new friends and taming tantrums to writing those first letters, your preschooler will learn a lot from 2 to 4. Find out more about the physical, social and emotional, and language developmental milestones of a preschooler, and get great ideas for discipline strategies, potty training, sleep solutions, feeding picky eaters, choosing a preschool, and more.
There are lots of different types of nurseries – big, small, owned by national corporations, small independent, council-run or affiliated to local schools. Each type offers something different, and what meets your needs will depend on your family and your personal preferences.
Learn how to deal with tantrums
When it comes to thinking about preschool childcare for your toddler or child it can be quite confusing. Playgroups, preschools, nurseries - it is hard to know what the difference is between them and which is best for your child.
Here are a few typical questions on early learning replied.
As every parent knows all too well, there are many, many toys out there for sale. It's worth choosing toys carefully rather than buying large quantities and not just because of the financial cost. If children have too many toys they tend not to settle down with anything in particular, and as your child grows their play will change.
Tired of nagging your child to do the right thing? Skip the lecture! Instead, add these super-fun ways to teach honesty, responsibility, compassion, patience, and more to your parenthood playbook. (We promise she won't even notice the lesson.)