Behaviour18 months to 2 years
Terrible twos: what's normal at age 2, how to cope and when it ends
18 months to 2 years
Parenting toddlers (1–3)
Between one and three, children start walking, talking and wanting to do everything themselves, and tantrums often arrive with that. These toddler guides cover tantrums and hitting, sleep and night waking, picky eating and meals with a phone, potty training and first words, with calm steps you can try today.
60 guides
What’s normal at this age
Growing upBirth to 12Child development stages from 0 to 12: what to expect and how to help
Birth to 12
Most common worries
Toddler tantrums: what to do in the moment and how to have fewer
BehaviourAges 1–511 min read
Toddler won't sleep? Bedtime stalling, getting out of bed and what helps
SleepAges 2–810 min read
Potty training: when to start, signs of readiness and a gentle plan
Growing up18 months to 4 years10 min read
Speech delay in toddlers: what's normal, how to help, when to worry
Growing upAges 1–410 min read
Picky eater? What to do when your child won't eat (ages 1–8)
EatingAges 1–810 min read
When your child won't eat without phone videos: a gentle 14-day plan
EatingAges 1–610 min read
Toddler hitting and biting: why it happens and what to do (ages 1–6)
BehaviourAges 1–610 min read
Separation anxiety: why your child cries when you leave, and what helps
FeelingsAges 1–610 min read
Every guide for this age, by topic
Terrible twos: what's normal at age 2, how to cope and when it ends
18 months to 2 years10 min read
Toddler tantrums: what to do in the moment and how to have fewer
Ages 1–511 min read
How to say no to a child: kind, firm limits that hold (ages 2–8)
Ages 2–812 min read
Toddler hitting and biting: why it happens and what to do (ages 1–6)
Ages 1–610 min read
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Child won't share? What's normal by age and how to teach sharing
Ages 2–612 min read
Tantrum in public? What to do in shops, weddings and relatives' homes
Ages 1–612 min read
How to get kids to listen without yelling: a calm plan for ages 2–10
Ages 2–1010 min read
Positive discipline: how to discipline a child without hitting or yelling
Ages 2–1211 min read
Can you spoil a child with too much love? What actually spoils
Ages 2–1213 min read
How to stop yelling at your kids, and how to repair when you do
Ages 1–1812 min read
Separation anxiety: why your child cries when you leave, and what helps
Ages 1–610 min read
Child afraid of the dark, ghosts and nightmares? How to help (ages 2–10)
Ages 2–1012 min read
How to build confidence in shy children: what helps and what doesn't
Ages 2–1210 min read
How to help a child with big emotions: what to say and do, ages 2–12
Ages 2–1213 min read
Does screen time delay speech? What's known, what's not and what helps
Birth to 411 min read
Screen addiction in kids: how to tell, and a calm plan to cut back
Ages 2–1210 min read
Screen-free activities for kids: 50 easy ideas for a small flat
Ages 2–1212 min read
YouTube for kids: what's okay, what to avoid and how to pick cartoons
Ages 2–1011 min read
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How much screen time for kids? Screen time by age (0–18)
Birth to 1810 min read
Toddler waking at night: why it happens and how to settle them back
Ages 1–513 min read
Toddler won't sleep? Bedtime stalling, getting out of bed and what helps
Ages 2–810 min read
When should a child sleep alone? A gentle move to their own bed
Ages 2–812 min read
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Children's bedtime routine: a 30-minute plan by age, toddlers to 12
Ages 2–129 min read
Child can't sleep in hot weather? Fans, power cuts and cooler nights
Ages 1–1211 min read
How much sleep do kids need? Sleep chart by age, 0–18
Birth to 1810 min read
Toddler meal ideas: easy family food for ages 1–3, plus a sample day
Ages 1–310 min read
Baby food chart: what to feed your baby from 6 months to 2 years
6–24 months12 min read
When your child won't eat without phone videos: a gentle 14-day plan
Ages 1–610 min read
Picky eater? What to do when your child won't eat (ages 1–8)
Ages 1–810 min read
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Child eats too slowly or holds food in the mouth? What to do (ages 1–6)
Ages 1–611 min read
Child won't eat vegetables? What works, and what backfires
Ages 2–1012 min read
Child refuses to drink milk? What to do, and calcium without milk
Ages 2–1010 min read
Potty training: when to start, signs of readiness and a gentle plan
18 months to 4 years10 min read
Speech delay in toddlers: what's normal, how to help, when to worry
Ages 1–410 min read
Toddler play at home: simple games and homemade toys for ages 1–6
Ages 1–611 min read
How to teach a child independence: self-care skills for ages 2–7
Ages 2–712 min read
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Child won't brush teeth? Calm ways to make brushing a habit
Ages 2–812 min read
Child can't sit still? What's normal and what helps a very active child
Ages 2–1012 min read
Raising bilingual children in Bangla and English: keep both strong
Ages 2–1211 min read
Child development stages from 0 to 12: what to expect and how to help
Birth to 1213 min read
Older child jealous of new baby? How to prepare them and what helps
Ages 2–811 min read
How to teach children manners and values in everyday family life
Ages 2–1511 min read
Sibling rivalry: how to stop siblings fighting by coaching, not refereeing
Ages 2–1512 min read
Ramadan routine for kids: sleep, school, screens and family time
Ages 2–1611 min read
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Leaving child with a nanny or house help: a safe, simple plan
Birth to 1013 min read
Quality time for working parents: small daily rituals, less guilt
Birth to 1212 min read
Parenting styles explained: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive
Ages 2–1812 min read
Two parents, one plan: staying on the same page
Ages 2–183 min read
Parent working abroad and children: staying close from far away
Ages 2–1613 min read
Arguing in front of children: what it does and how to repair
Birth to 1811 min read
How to bond with your child: simple daily habits at every age
Birth to 1812 min read
A father's role in parenting: how dads can share the everyday work
Birth to 1812 min read
Grandparents undermining parenting rules? A kind, respectful plan
Birth to 1813 min read
Parenting in Bangladesh: what's different about raising children here
Birth to 1812 min read
Raising children in a joint family: many adults, one gentle plan
Birth to 1811 min read
Divorce and children: what to tell them and how to help them cope
Birth to 1812 min read
Parent burnout and guilt: how to cope when you're running on empty
Birth to 1811 min read
Unwanted parenting advice from relatives: what to say, and when to listen
Birth to 1811 min read
How to praise a child: examples by age, and noticing the good
Ages 2–1413 min read
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