You know when you feel overwhelmed or at boiling point and you just want to walk away and get some space to cool your jets? Guess what… works a treat for toddlers too. They taught me how to encourage good behaviour by praising Amy when she did what I asked, and to ignore bad behaviour – unless it was actually dangerous – because at the end of the day, most of Amy's bad behaviour was her trying to get attention from me as I was so wrapped up in my new baby,' says Anita. Bad behaviour But Anita says that Amy, now seven, is a model child when it comes to good behaviour. The solution lay in attending the local Health Visitor's 'Positive Parenting Classes'. Some of the later chapters seem to do little more than pay lip-service to topics, such as lone-parenting, working-parents, ADHD, grandparents. I am not sure they really add much value to the book, but then again, perhaps that is because these are not areas of concern for me. Many parents wonder how it is that their precious baby has suddenly changed into a tantrum-prone, heel-stomping toddler.

If you're a first-time parent, or already have a cub or two and need a bit of guidance and information into the mindset of a little one, then this book is a must.' -- ***** Reader review How awesome is Facetime?! It’s like having visitors over to distract your children without having to serve cups of tea! Tip: If you video call someone using Facebook, use the fun filters! Not only is your little one excited about seeing the person on the other end, they love the fact they can look like a puppy dog while they chat Don’t underestimate the power of YouTube But why is it that toddlers sometimes want to challenge their parents every step of the way? Dr Christopher Green, consultant paediatrician and author of 'Toddler Taming - A Parents' Guide to the First Four Years' says most toddlers' bad behaviour stems from seeking attention. If you don't have a 'problem child', beware of reading this book - generally patrionising, sometimes just rude (on nutrition: if the parents are fat lazy slobs who never leave the couch, what hope is there for the children?) and full of comments that 'parents whose kids don't to xyz particularly difficult behaviour in a given area are living the dream, they have a golden child and have no right to complain, ever'. I think the intention of such comments are meant to encourage the parents of the difficult child that yes, you have it harder than average in this particular area. But if you're on the other side of the fence you are likely to come out of it feeling completely invalidated. I would highly recommend Toddler Taming, which gives a lot of insight into why children behave and react as they do.' -- The Times

If your little one is reacting in a less than desirable way, it’s time for them to stop. So if they’re playing in the kitchen cupboard with the pots and pans and it’s starting to sound like a heavy metal band, get them to play with their toys in their bedroom instead. Crayon drawing moving from the paper to the walls? Ditto again. Distraction not only shifts their attention, but hopefully also changes their mood. Food glorious food! But how do you respond to such acts? Dr Green says toddlers respond well to discipline because they need boundaries, and that a lot of problems arise because parents haven't shown their child who is boss. Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe. Rewards work wonders, but make sure your toddler understands how to achieve the goals you are setting. A rewards chart could include things such as brushing your teeth, toilet training goals, sharing, listening to you, being polite and going to bed on time. Agree on a prize if your toddler achieves their tasks by the end of the week. Treats could be special foods, a visit to the park or a new book. You could even have a craft session with your toddler to create the rewards chart together so they feel included in the process. Dr Christopher Green has written Beyond Toddlerdom for all those parents in need of calm and wise advice on parenting the 5-12 year age group. The 5-12s have to face a number of developmental hurdles. They become aware of the world outside the home. They will start school, make friends, take up hobbies and develop personal interests. They may move house, may live through a parental divorce, and will develop personality patterns that will stay with them for life. It is an important time.

Don’t despair! Yes, toddlers are a minefield of emotions on the best of days, but any parent of a giant baby who can walk and talk and scream until their cheeks turn blue on command will empathise with you – you are not alone! Information is logical so far however as a distinction student in Animal Behaviour I'm mightily unimpressed with the line: Amy was a lovely baby,' recalls mother-of-three, Anita Bond, 41, from Camberwell, South London. 'The trouble started when she was about 18 months' old, when her younger brother Toby was born. She turned – almost overnight – from a delightful, good-sleeping, good-eating, potty-trained toddler into a monster. There is a lot of wisdom offered on how to look after your toddler without going mad, but the two main pieces of advice to remember are: you are not alone – almost every toddler has 'challenging' behaviour at some point; and most of the time, it is all over by the time they hit four- and-a-half. Tears before bedtime After watching childcare theories come and go, Dr Green has found that the crucial elements of raising happy toddlers don’t change in line with the latest fad, but his focus has now widened to prevention as well as cure. After all, once you know how to anticipate a toddler’s reaction, you are better prepared to steer your child towards a peaceful solution – and peace is often the most valued commodity in any house!At the other end of the extreme, we impose no limits, which gives a poor foundation for both schooling and life. With excessive freedom, children may feel that their parents do not care enough about them to care what they do.' Keep in mind that I've read the 2016 updated version so my review will be based on that one specifically not his previous editions. Want more toddler taming tips? Make sure to read our previous article about the life lessons you can learn from toddler tantrums.