I for one embrace the clocks going forward - lighter evenings fill me with joy, but…..there’s always a ‘but’ isn’t there?! - especially for parents! It’s that time of year again when I’m asked for my advice on the clock change. For some children the hour change can be quite disruptive to their sleep routine so here are some little gems which I hope may be of some help.

When your toddler lashes out at another child it feels like all the eyes in the room are boring into you! The pressure to rush in to deal with your toddler’s behaviour is immense. Quite often we react in a way we anticipate others expect and want us to do rather than how we think is best for our toddler.

I’m not saying we just ignore it when our toddler harms or intimidates another child but it’s best to have a plan of action in place prior to such an episode.

Not a phrase that resonates with toddlers! ‘Mine’ is on repeat with pretty much every little one in the land! In their defence toddlers simply do not understand the concept of sharing.

This blog highlights ways in which you can support your toddler in developing this essential life skill.