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    17 behaviour tips
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    Discouraging behaviour
    Empathy, distraction, ignoring and consequences can discourage bad behaviour, as this video shows.
  • Crying baby
     
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    Crying baby
    If your baby is crying, check if baby is hungry, tired or uncomfortable. This video has more tips.
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    Feed/sleep schedule
    How many feeds does baby need? What about settling and sleep issues? Watch this video to find out.
  • Settling strategies
     
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    Settling strategies
    This video shows how rocking, patting, singing and walking can help with settling.
  • Baby sleep
     
    BABIES
    Baby sleep
    Parents talk about sleep cues and finding out what helps babies sleep and settle.
  • Developmental delays
     
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    Developmental delays
    There’s no need to feel embarrassed if you’re worried about development delay, as this video explains.
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    In this video single parents share experiences of raising children alone, plus ways to cope and get support.
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  • Why play is important
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    Why play is important
    A discussion of the role of play in the learning and development of babies and children, and in bonding between parents and children. Discusses how children use play to learn and the different types of play that can help children of different ages learn.
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    Now that baby is eating solids, what’s the best food? This illustrated guide has homemade baby food ideas.
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    Social & emotional changes
    Adolescence is a time of big social and emotional changes. Here’s what to expect.
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    Crying baby
    This guide in pictures shows how to help a crying baby, check her basic needs and soothe her.
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    Early signs of ASD
    How are children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) different from others? Read our guide to commonly accepted early signs of ASD to find out.
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    Wrapping
    Get illustrated steps for wrapping your baby in this illustrated guide.
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    Media benefits
    Are there any media benefits for children and teen? Yes – when media is used the right way. Read more.
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    Brushing teeth
    Get step-by-step instructions for brushing your child’s teeth, plus dental health tips.
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