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Problems with food (pre-school)

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  My child doesn’t eat much or is a fussy eater….. Is your child a picky eater? Does your toddler not eat much or only a few types of food? This phase is part of the normal stage of starting to develop independence and wanting to make decisions....

Coping with divorce or separation (pre-school)

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Talking to young children about divorce and separation What to tell the children about divorce or separation Sensible advice on what to tell your children from the Family Lives team. Relate has some good suggestions on their website and also runs parent sessions in...

Coping with death or loss (pre-school)

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  Talking to young children about illness or death It can be hard to know how to talk to young children if someone is very ill or has died – be it a pet, a friend or a member of the family. These amazing charities have ideas, advice and support, including...

Coping with a new brother or sister (pre-school)

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  Helping my child cope with a new arrival in the family Watch this video from Parentchannel and enjoy hearing from other parents and see what top tips they suggest!     Sibling rivalry-when a new baby arrives Family Lives charity has some sensible advice on...

Breath-holding spells (pre-school)

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  Breath-holding is common and often happens if the child has had a sudden shock or pain, or is angry or upset. It is not voluntary (i.e. not on purpose) and can look very frightening as children can go blue or even lose consciousness. Despite this, the attacks...

ADHD (pre-school)

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What are the signs of ADHD in the early years? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be difficult to diagnose in very young children as so many of the features associated with ADHD, such as being hyperactive and impulsive, are completely normal in this age...