Early childhood in 60 seconds

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These short videos break down the topics that parents look up most often—all in under a minute! Fever, sleep, upset stomach, types of cries, etc.

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Night terrors

Often confused with nightmares, night terrors can be very frightening for parents. But what are they?
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How to make meal times easier

Some young children only like a few foods and want to eat the same thing over and over again. How can you make meal times easier?
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Anxiety in 5 to 8-year-olds

What anxiety is like for a child? If the anxiety becomes difficult to control and interferes with your child’s functioning, that’s a problem.
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Postpartum depression

Postpartum depression is a disorder that affects many mothers, as well as fathers, following the birth of their babies.
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When children hit

Young children sometimes resort to hitting when they’re frustrated by a limitation and don’t know how to express themselves. How to respond?
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Oppositional behaviour

It's important to distinguish between normal oppositional behavior and oppositional defiant disorder.
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Regulating screen time

Even though screens are part of everyday life, you need to set limits for your child. Here's how.
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Helping your child develop a positive body image

Children can also worry about their physical appearance. How can we prevent this from happening and ensure that children feel good about themselves?
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Playing with baby

From the earliest age, babies love to play with you, interacting, touching and discovering. How do you play with them?
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Interacting with baby

From the day they’re born, your baby is ready to communicate. They are drawn to your face and your voice. Regularly talking to your baby helps them learn what different words mean.
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Learning to walk

What are the main stages children go through when learning to walk? Find out in 60 seconds!
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Good habits to support language development

Discover 9 good habits to support language development with a toddler aged 1-3.
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Breastfeeding basics

What’s the best way to start breastfeeding?
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Understanding temper tantrums

How should you respond to your child’s temper tantrums?
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Teaching your child how to manage their emotions

How can you help your child manage their emotions?
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Safety tips for the crib-to-bed transition

How can you make sure your baby is safe in their crib?
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Colic (intense crying)

What’s colic?
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Babies and sleep

When do babies start sleeping through the night?
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Why babies cry

What do you need to know about a baby’s crying?
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Car seats

What are the key points to know about car seats?
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Vision development in children

How does a child’s vision develop? Here are the essentials in 60 seconds!
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Language development in children aged 1 to 3

How can you support your child’s language development from age 1 to 3? A child usually starts talking between 12 and 16 months. As their vocabulary grows, they begin to combine words.
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Baby-led weaning

What is baby-led weaning? Baby-led weaning involves introducing small pieces of solid foods and allowing babies to feed themselves.
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When a child hits themself

Why do some children hit themselves? A child who hits themself is expressing an emotion and they need help to learn how to deal with it.
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Common fears in children

Fears are common in children. How can you help your child overcome their fears?
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The road to autonomy

How can you help your child become more autonomous? To develop autonomy, your child needs to feel that you believe in their abilities.
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Playing with your child

Why should you play with your child? Playing with your child allows you to develop a closer relationship with them, strengthen your attachment bond, and show them that they are important to you.
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Co-parenting

Communication, shared educational values, shared responsibilities and recognition of the other parent's contribution help to create a good parenting team.
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Beverages

What your child should drink? By the time your child turns 1, they need to drink fluids regularly to ensure they stay well hydrated.
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What to do when your child is a late talker

Although most children say their first words between 10 and 16 months, others take longer to start talking. How can you encourage your child to start talking?
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Spanking and other forms of physical punishment

Why you should avoid physically punishing your child.
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Autonomy in children (ages 5–8)

Autonomy allows your child to become increasingly independent and make their own decisions. It is developed gradually.
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Children and video games

It’s important to supervise video game usage to mitigate their harmful effects, but also to take advantage of their benefits.
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Bullying: How to recognize it and how to respond (ages 5–8)

A child who gets teased, is subject to violent behaviour, or routinely rejected by another child is being bullied.
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Sleep and its effects on children and their development (ages 5–8)

Quality sleep promotes healthy childhood development and learning.
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Pregnancy: Coffee, tea, and herbal tea

Pregnant women are advised to drink 2–3 litres of fluids per day. Water, tea, herbal tea, or coffee: What to drink during pregnancy.
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Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

These symptoms generally start between the third and eighth week of pregnancy and last until the end of the first trimester. Some women experience them for much longer, however.
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Healthy eating during pregnancy

Eating well during pregnancy is important for both the mother and her baby. Expectant mothers who eat well generally experience less fatigue and energy loss.
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Are these real contractions?

How to recognize the early signs of labour before delivery? How to recognize the early signs of labour before delivery?
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Early signs of labour

How to recognize the early signs of labour before delivery?
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Sun safety

How can you protect your child’s skin from the sun?
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Recovering after childbirth

What can you do to speed postpartum recovery?
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Introducing solid foods

When and how should you introduce solid foods?
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Separation anxiety

What is separation anxiety?
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Treating a stuffy nose

What should you do when your child has a stuffed-up nose?
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Miscarriage

What is a miscarriage?
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Anxiety in children

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Potty Training

How can you help your child learn to use a potty?
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Screen time

How should you manage your child’s screen time?
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Fever

What happens when a child has a fever?
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Teaching your child self-control

How can you help your child learn self-control?
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Reading

Why is it important to read to your child?
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Teething

How do you recognize and relieve teething symptoms?
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How sleep affects development and behaviour

How does sleep affect your child’s development.
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How and when to set rules and boundaries

How can you help your child understand rules?
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Pregnancy test

When should you take a pregnancy test?
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Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
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Cough

What is a cough?
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Gastro

What is gastroenteritis?
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Risk-taking and free outdoor play

Why is free outdoor play important for your child?
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