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Toddler & Preschool

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Behaviour

Raise siblings who love each other

Family is for life, so here’s how to make sure your children’s bond with one another...
Future offenders to be singled out at preschools

Can intervention in the preschool years prevent children growing up to become criminals?...
Smacking debate back in the spotlight

Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu says the state is unlikely to ban smacking, despite...

Toddler Development

Finding out your child has special needs

Finding out your child has special needs can be an emotional journey. One mum shares her...
Mums' secrets to toilet training success

Ready to bring out the potty and training pants? Check out these top secrets from real...
It's Story Time with Kate Langbroek and CBeebies!

To celebrate the National Year of Reading, our friends at CBeebies have gathered a group...
Bug busters - keeping your child healthy at daycare

As well as serving up fun, it’s no secret that daycare centres and preschools offer a...

Children's Books

Beloved children's author dies

Jan Berenstain, who wrote and illustrated the Berenstain Bears series of books with her...
Children's books: How to get self-published

So you think you can write? Got a fantastic kids' story bubbling in your brain?...
Australia's best children's book authors

Australia has a wealth of talented authors and illustrators who are producing picture...
Do 'educational' books give intellectual edge?

Do you really need to read ‘educational’ books to your child or will any old book do?...

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Feeding

Choosing the right milk for your family

Cows’, goats’, soy, rice, full-fat, low-fat… which milk is best for your little one?
Breastfeeding preschooler shocks on the cover of TIME

TIME magazine is making headlines around the world and causing a stir on Twitter with...
Feed your family on a budget

Forking out for what’s on our forks – it’s a hefty expense! Here’s how to save on...

Toddler Playtime

Get into the groove - Music for preschoolers

There are many benefits of getting littlies involved in the wondrous world of music and...
Class acts: Activities for your toddler

There are plenty of classes and activities out there to keep your child entertained and...
Adele's youngest fan goes viral with 'Someone Like You'

Watch out Adele - 2-year old Makena has her eye on your Grammys!
The Wiggles: Greg is back – but is Sam still the man?

The original Yellow Wiggle is back, but public opinion is divided on whether Greg Page...

Toddler Expert Q&A

Top 10 tips for travelling with kids

Tracey Spicer Mother of Taj and Grace, and contributor to Holidays with Kids, shares her...
How to help shy kids shine

All parents hope to have happy, confident kids. So what if yours is naturally shy?...
How to answer those tricky toddler questions

Oh boy! Between the ages of three and five, the average child asks up to 100 questions a...
Fear Of The Dark

Helping your child overcome their night time fears can be simple. Child psychologist Ian...

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Toddler Galleries

Sizzling summer maternity style

Heat up your maternity wardrobe with this great gear
Sleep peacefully with these trusty baby monitors
A splash of colour - cute summer onesies

Little lads and ladies alike will have a romping-good time in these!
More Cover Cutie Entrants

Check out a few more randomly chosen Cover Cutie entrants!
Modern Cloth Nappies

Keep that cute behind under wraps with these stylish cloth nappies!
More Cover Cutie Entrants

Here's a few more randomly chosen entries from our Cover Cutie competition. Enjoy!
A Few More Cover Cutie Entrants

Check out a few more randomly chosen entries in our Cover Cutie competition!
Which Car Seat is That?

Strap in: keep your littlie safely seated with PP's car-seat round-up.
Harper Beckham Tops InStyle's 'Hot 100' List

Harper Seven Beckham has topped aInstyle's InStyle's 'hot 100 list' of celebrities of the moment under 25! The British magazine said: "Will she be a pop star, designer or sportswoman? Either way, Posh's daughter inherits a gaggle of hunky older brothers and one heck of a wardrobe."
Best Kid-Friendly Apps

Young children are more likely to be able to operate a smartphone than tie their shoelaces, according to a recent study by internet security company AVG. For most parents this will be hardly surprising â�� kids just seem to have a knack for technology! Here are some of the best.
Toddler fun for FREE

Toddler fun for FREE
Kids healthy hygiene habits

Practical Parenting shows you how to help your independent little one take charge of healthy hygiene habits
Tips to avoid pre-dinner tantrums

Avoid the witching hour meltdowns before dinner time with these sure-fire strategies from Beth Howard
10 best games for preschoolers

Preschooler games can be great fun for the whole family - Here are 10 of the best for teaching patience, teamwork, critical thinking, concentration and good sportsmanship.
Best FREE iPhone apps for kids

Get onto iTunes and turn your iPhone into fun toy with these FREE downloads...
Just-right discipline: Not too hard, not too soft.

Kids sure know how to push your buttons sometimes! But the way you respond when they play up determines whether youâ��ll get better behaviour next time.