Toddlers

Navigate the ‘terrible twos’ and beyond with our essential toddler development guides. Access expert advice on everything from successful potty training and managing tantrums and behaviour to boosting language skills. Discover fun, active play ideas, practical tips for handling sleep regression and effective discipline strategies for this curious stage. Track key developmental milestones and simplify toddler feeding with our trusted, easy‑to‑use resources.

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Ache-y breaky legs

If your little one often complains of aching legs at bedtime, you might be dealing with the very common, yet confusing, phenomenon known...

Learn how pretend play supports toddler development with simple tips to build imagination, confidence and early language skills.
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Pretend Play: How To Spark Your Toddler’s Imagination

Pretend play is one of the most important ways your toddler learns about the world. When they chat on a toy phone, “cook”...

Dibber International Preschools South Africa explains how fine and gross motor skills build confident, capable children.
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Building Blocks for Confident, Capable Children

From the moment a baby first wraps their tiny fingers around yours or kicks their legs in excitement, they’re beginning a remarkable adventure...

With ADHD underdiagnosed in South Africa, experts warn the digital age is draining focus. Here’s how to protect attention as a vital resource.
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Attention in the Digital Age: Why Focus Is Our Most Scarce Resource

By: Charis Torrance Nearly half of adults worldwide believe their ability to focus has declined — and in South Africa, those living with...

Many toddlers face “hidden hunger” – malnutrition caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies despite eating enough.
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Hidden Hunger: Why Your Toddler Might Be Malnourished… Even When They’re Eating

As parents, it’s tempting to believe that if a toddler is eating enough, they must be healthy. But looks can be deceiving. Hidden...

Make toddler routines fun and stress-free with these 5 expert-approved hacks to boost confidence, learning, and connection.
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5 Easy Ways to Make Toddler Routines Easier (and Way More Fun!)

Life with a toddler? It’s a whirlwind of energy, endless questions, and surprises around every corner. But it’s also a magical time for...

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Big Feelings, Little People: Helping Your Child Navigate Their Emotions

Image credit: Pexel.com Emotional meltdowns, anxious tummies and quiet stares – your child is speaking. Are you listening? Raising small humans comes with...

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