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Family and siblings

Children grow up in different structures such as nuclear families, blended families, rainbow families (same sex parents) and single parents.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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