Child Behaviour & Development

Child Behaviour & Development

Being a toddler is all about discovering boundaries and forging your own identity. It’s also a crucial stage in your child’s development when they start to learn those social skills which they will need for interaction with the wider world. In this section, we look at toddler tantrums and how to handle them and examine different approaches to discipline. You’ll also find useful tips on encouraging sharing and good sibling relations, and ideas for helping your child develop the confidence and common sense he’ll need for the years ahead.

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Child Disciplining Challanges

Child Disciplining Challanges

So how much ground can you concede without being too lenient and how do you strike the right balance with a toddler tantrum? Here gurgle highlights some common disciplining challenges that parents face and handy hints to deal with them.
Should I smack my child?

Should I smack my child?


For a toddler with no impulse control, smacking might seem like a good way to keep them out of trouble. But does smacking work? And do children who are smacked grow up thinking that physical aggression is okay?
The naughty step

The naughty step

The naughty step is a method of discipline that many parents favour. We asked several of our gurgle experts what their views on it were...
My child is the naughtiest!

My child is the naughtiest!

Although your child may seem like the naughtiest child in town rest assured it’s just an illusion – in fact, she probably acts out more with you because she knows that you love her and she knows that she can vent her frustration without fear of losing that love…
My baby girl

My baby girl

Pregnant with a baby girl? Read on to find out what to expect in terms of her behaviour and development.

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