Childhood behaviours

Bedwetting is common in young children and often gets better on its own. Find out when to see your doctor and how to help your child with bedwetting.

Anxious feelings in children are normal, but some anxiety can last longer. Learn how to help your child overcome their fears and when to seek help.

Find out what is normal child sexual behaviour, how to help children develop positive attitudes to sexuality, and when to seek advice.

Biting is very common in toddlers. Understanding why children bite, and how to respond, can help parents deal with this challenging behaviour.

Children might lie or fib for a variety for reasons. Learn why your child may lie, how to handle it and how you can encourage them to be honest.

Finding the best strategy for disciplining your toddler or young child can be hard. Learn more about what works well and what does not.

You can encourage more positive behaviour in your toddler by being specific and clear in your praise and your approach to discipline.

Children start to understand gender from a young age. Learn about gender roles, how to support your child’s gender identity and gender dysphoria.

Children experience grief and trauma in different ways. Trauma can come from a single event, or over a period of time. Learn how to support your child.

Many children are worried by doctors, operations and hospital visits. Learn how to help your child cope with medical procedures and comfort them.

Toddlers can experience strong emotions like shyness, anxiety and fear when trying new things. Here's how you can help them manage new situations.

Find out how to support your child’s emotional development, which may help them develop resilience and emotional wellbeing as they get older.

It’s important for your child to make friends, but it may not always be easy. Learn about how you can help your child make friends.

Find out more about nightmares and night terrors in young children, what you can do to settle your child back to sleep and when to seek further help.

Separation anxiety in babies and children is a fear of being separated from their parent or carer. Learn how to help your child and when to seek help.

Sibling rivalry occurs when children are young and learning to get along. Learn more about why children fight and get tips to manage sibling rivalry.

Temper tantrums and pestering are natural child behaviors but can be a cry for help. Learn about their causes, how to respond and when to seek help.

There are many things parents can do to help your toddler prepare for your new baby. Read on to learn about what to do, and what to avoid.

Most toddlers go through a stage when 'no' is their favourite word. Get some parenting advice and tips on how to manage this difficult stage.