Caring for your child

Being a parent is both a rewarding and satisfying experience, but a major part of parenthood is caring for your child. It can often be a rollercoaster of events during a typical day when caring for your child, as there are many factors you are responsible for including their oral hygiene and mental stimulation. Many mothers and fathers find it a real task thinking up innovative games and things for their children to do. Often children of a young age dislike the daily routine of brushing their teeth and taking a bath, however it is important to get them used to this routine in order to develop good hygiene habits for the future.

There are also many child predicaments that parents have to deal with. They often fall into the categories of eating, sleeping, behaviour, health and general dilemmas. There is almost always a solution for your problems and sometimes it may help to discuss your problems with a family member or friend. If you are having a serious problem with your child’s health you can discuss it with your doctor, who may be able to offer more advice.

This guide will help you to understand your growing child, now that their ‘innocent’years are behind them. This is a time that requires a loving yet disciplined hand, which is why this guide to caring for your child will get down to the real nitty gritty aspects of being a parent.

Caring for your child:

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• Caring for your child
• Children’s behaviour
• How to deal with sibling rivalry
• Dealing with bad behaviour
• Caring for your child’s feet

• Caring for your child’s skin
• Exercise and children
• Child Predicaments
• Child development calendar

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