This blog came and grabbed me this week. I could say it came up and bit me but that's not quite true! I had a phone call from some concerned parents and their 20 month...

As part of my previous job as Practice Nurse I looked at school readiness and assessed lovely 4 year olds for just that. So what does a school ready child look like? What are the important skills...

Toilet or potty training is something that every parent wants to get right. So here's a few tips for toilet and potty training success that will help you on your way It is best not to...

Parents decide on toilet training and start with military precision. You put time aside, a week or so, and expect success. You decide by a certain age your toddler, should be trained. Often your toddler...

Sharing is a really tough concept for most children. They grow up being the centre of attention and then another sibling arrives. They are forced to share attention and their toys. Then jealousy rears its ugly...

On my latest trip to England I read a very interesting newspaper article.I'm still thinking about it even though my trip was in May! Note to self Karen, don't think too much, write more blog!That's...

New seminar coming your way on how to get the best from your relationship with your toddler.Learn all my secrets on how to turn an entrenched issue around and make parenting your toddler a delight...

OK peeps we're going to look at moving on with the child's game and achieving independent play.Yes, your child can be helped to play by themselves.No more whingeing, moaning and whining...pulling at your clothes...shouting 'muuuum...

Here's a problem I've come across an awful lot. Refusal to take formula milk and breast refusal. This is often a 7-12-month-old issue.Nothing causes it and you suddenly get the closed mouth, heels dug well and truly...

This is a problem way too close to home!Children often have issues with sharing, but I'd like you to look at your nearest and dearest and how well they share.Even I have been 'outed' as...