Toddler The latest news to help you with your toddler Advice Column Don’t dread the dentist December 5, 2019 Bonitas Most of us are scared of the dentist which means dental care can easily be overlooked but, taking good care of your teeth will not... Advice Column Parental Rights and Responsibilities December 5, 2019 The legal Mom Parental responsibility is the responsibility to care for the child, to maintain contact with the child, to act as guardian of the child, and to... Advice Column Thinking processes November 28, 2019 Parenting HubThinking processes,I define as the manipulation of information. Problem solving requires reflective thinking; reflective thinking... Advice Column The importance of exposing your child to the arts November 25, 2019 Parenting HubAs a father of two boys, I am constantly inspired and challenged, to expose my... Advice Column Developmental Milestones…What’s the fuss? 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Advice Column FROM PLAYSCHOOL TO BIG SCHOOL: HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD… February 15, 2019 Parenting HubMoving from pre-school into a formal schooling environment is a big step not only for... Advice Column Why should I discipline my toddler? February 13, 2019 Toptots Head OfficeDiscipline is essential to the normal, healthy development of any child. Here are a few... Advice Column Listen Up! What’s the big deal with childhood hearing loss? February 8, 2019 Speech and Audio IncHearing is one of the most important senses. Through hearing we learn how to communicate... Advice Column TODDLER APPROPRIATE CHORES – IT BULIDS CONFIDENCE February 6, 2019 Parenting HubWhen we are born, each of us is entirely reliant on others and therefore we... Advice Column Will my child be left or right dominant? February 1, 2019 Toptots Head OfficeMany years ago, people believed that it was important for all children to be right... Advice Column Why is it important to be a good role model? 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