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Caring for a child

How to look after a child, including toilet training and temper tantrums

  1. How to check your child’s temperature
  2. Get urgent medical help if your child is very unwell
  3. Preparing your child for hospital
  4. Looking after your child's teeth
  5. Explaining COVID-19 to your child

Toilet training

  1. When to start toilet training your child
  2. How to toilet train your child
  3. Night-time toilet training

Behaviour

  1. Toddler temper tantrums
  2. What to do if your child bites

Day-to-day care

  1. Physical activity for children
  2. Choosing a school bag for your child
  3. Choosing shoes for your child

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