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Body image (pre-school)

preschool

Helping your child develop a positive body image Children are naturally born with a positive body image. They enjoy using their bodies and what they can do. As they grow up they begin to notice how they are seen by others. Setting a good example as a parent or carer...

Self-esteem (pre-school)

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  Help your child build positive self-esteem It’s never too early to think about how you can help support children to be confident and happy in their own skin. Here are some tips for parents and carers to build self-esteem in toddlers and some great books to...

Pre-school behaviour

preschool

    Understanding and coping with toddler behaviour We all know that tantrums are part of normal development and are usually an expression of frustration though the cause isn’t always obvious to others! Sometimes children’s behaviour is so extreme, however, that...

Anxiety (pre-school)

preschool

  Even very young children can experience anxiety but usually can’t explain or rationalise it. Many behaviour problems in young children (and often older children too) can be down to underlying fear, worry or frustration which children find difficult to...

Sleep and Crying (pre-school)

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  Help for the exhausted parent There is so much advice around sleep, it can be difficult to know where to start. We have pulled together some of the best common sense guidance for you here, but remember that what works for one child won’t always work for another....

Problems with toileting (pre-school)

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  Bedwetting, daytime accidents, potty training and constipation Although toileting is not a behaviour problem, it can have a big impact on the family when it’s not going according to plan. Sometimes behavioural strategies can help. The best source of information is...