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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

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. Time out - help your child behave a better way
  3. What to do if your child bites
  1. Physical activity for children
  2. Preparing your child for hospital
  3. Explaining COVID-19 to your child
  4. Choosing a school bag for your child
  5. Choosing shoes for your child

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