Advice

A mother with a scared child
Responsive Parenting
Your baby may show discomfort when held or approached and addressed by a person unfamiliar to him/her. This behavior is ...
Portrait of a young mother with one of her children
Responsive Parenting
Fear of strangers is normal and expected. It can start at around eight months and usually passes by around two years. Yo ...
Mother kisses her three-year-old son.
Responsive Parenting
Separation anxiety is a normal part of development from about eight months. You can help your child with separation anxi ...
Toddlers playing.
Responsive Parenting
Key points Babies bite, pinch and pull hair to work out cause and effect. Toddlers often do it to express feelings they ...
Mother holds her newborn daughter and speaks to her son.
Responsive Parenting
When a new baby joins your family, children might feel excited – but also a bit left out. Giving children lots of love a ...
Father engaging in reading with  first-born child (2 y.o)
Responsive Parenting
Talking with babies from birth builds language and communication skills. You can talk with your child anywhere, anytime, ...