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Remember that your toddler will most probably feel very vulnerable after he's had a meltdown. Be gentle and give him a cuddle or some quiet time with his...

When two children are playing together, it is helpful to have a variety of toys available for them to play with. Have a few "highly desired" toys...

Invest in a collapsible tunnel or tent through which your child can crawl. It will provide hours of fun that will encourage gross motor development.

Make regular time to listen to your child. Get on your knees and enter his world of mini-figures, cars or blocks. By engaging with him on his level,...

Ball games are an excellent way to develop hand-eye coordination skills. You can roll a ball, throw a ball or bounce a ball with your child to help...

Write a letter to your child each year on his birthday expressing how you feel about him and recounting significant events during the year. Keep all the letters...

When you decide on house rules, remember that fewer rules that you consistently apply is much more effective than lots of rules with little application. Choose your battles...

Make a short speech about your child just before she blows her birthday candles. Tell everybody out loud what you love about her while she is listening and...

Play this game of commands with your child. Set out a few toys in front of your child. Give her two commands. For example, Put...

When asking your child to follow directions be creative and ask them use animal actions as they are cleaning up their toys. For example, use your lobster...