Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
Need more information?
Family and siblings
Children grow up in different structures such as nuclear families, blended families, rainbow families (same sex parents) and single parents.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Toddler tips
As ‘no’ becomes your toddler’s favourite word, read some tips to deal with common problems such as temper tantrums, fussy eating and bedwetting.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Finding and paying for preschool
All children in Australia are entitled to free or subsidised preschool or kindergarten. Learn more about how to find a preschool near you, and about the Universal Access funding scheme.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

What is preschool?
Preschool or kindergarten is designed, through different types of play, to prepare kids aged 3 to 5 for their first school. They learn at their own speed, and are better prepared for their subsequent education.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Toddler development: Learning how to draw and write
Learning how to draw and write is an essential life skill for children which starts early and builds gradually over the pre-school and lower primary years.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Development milestones - your child at 4 years
Your child reaching their development milestones is an exciting time for parents. Find out what to expect from your child and how to track their growth.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Development milestones - your child at 5 years
Turning 5 is a time of new experiences and changes. Find out what development milestones should be reached by this stage and what are areas of concern.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Development milestones - your child at 3 years
Every toddler develops at their own pace but there are certain development milestones that should be reached at 3 years of age. Find out more.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Toddler development: Getting dressed
Learning how to dress and undress are lifelong skills that start in childhood. Learn how to encourage your toddler to start dressing themselves.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Toddler development: Learning to feed themselves
Learning how to feed themselves, even if it's messy, is an important part of your toddler's development. Learn more here.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
