Routines with kids
Our top routine tips
How to help your little one get 'school ready'
We'll go through what school readiness means and how to prepare your child for 'big school'.
How do children learn about time?
How can you help children understand about time and ideas related to time like 'before', 'after', 'day' and 'night'?
What are wake windows?
Baby sleep consultant Andrea Grace explains what is meant by the term 'wake windows' and discusses sleep patterns.
Baby and toddler sleep advice
Lullabies for babies: What are they and how do they support sleep
Why do they help babies sleep? What's the perfect lullaby? With lullaby films from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ.
Struggling to get children to sleep: How to establish a bedtime routine
Expert advice on how to establish a bedtime routine with your toddler including when to start getting ready for bed and how to make it a positive experience.
A specialist gives her tips for sleep issues
What's the best way to get baby off to sleep? Sleep specialist Maggie Fisher talks to midwife Dilan Chauhan.
The Parent Manual: Getting baby off to sleep
Some babies 'sleep like a baby' while others just don't - here are some reasons why babies might struggle to sleep and what you can do to help.
Coping with a baby who won't sleep
What should you do if your baby just won't sleep? We've put together a handy guide for new parents who are struggling with lack of sleep.
What are wake windows?
We spoke to sleep consultant Andrea Grace all about wake windows and how they can help you to understand your child.
Tips for a calmer bedtime routine
Expert advice and top tips for calming you and your child down before bedtime.
Baby and toddler sleep questions
Health Visitor and Sleep Specialist, Maggie Fisher, answer questions and gives her advice on baby and toddler sleep.
5 top tips for the ultimate bedtime story
We chatted with Speech & Language Therapist, Janet Cooper to get the best tips for supercharging your bedtime stories.
Feeding advice
The Parent Manual: Choosing how best to feed your baby
When it comes to feeding baby, you need to do what's right for you and your baby and follow the guidance of healthcare professionals.
Night feeds: Your guide to coping with them
Night feeds are tough. But it’s totally normal for young babies to wake a few times a night and thankfully, there are lots of tiny ways you can make them more bearable. Check out our tips for any parents struggling with night feeds.
How do I tell if baby needs a feed?
A run through of some of the ways you can tell your baby is ready for a feed, even though they can't tell you themselves.
Feeding babies - a feeding specialist talks us through her job
'How should I feed my baby? How do I make it easier' are common questions - Marjorie Aissani, a feeding specialist, talks us through her job.
Mealtimes
Mealtimes
Advice for mealtimes, from baby and toddler friendly recipes to chatting about food.
Brain-boosting bites for babies and toddlers
Dietitian Angharad Banner gives some tips on which foods are useful for helping boost children's brain development as part of a healthy diet.
How to include your baby in family mealtimes
From breakfast to dinner: easy ways to chat and interact with your baby at mealtimes.
More routine tips
How to take the stress out of leaving your baby with family or friends
Dr Michelle Peter has some simple tips to make saying goodbye to your little one that little bit easier for everyone.
Caring for children's teeth - Q&A with The Singing Dentist
We put our Instagram audience's questions to The Singing Dentist, Dr Milad Shadrooh.
Ask the health visitor - Should I try to stick to a routine?
When you're a new parent, you might be anxious to hit a routine with your baby. But should you be?
Top tips for positive co-parenting
Co-parenting is not always easy, so we chatted to an expert for their advice on making it as stress-free as possible.
Preparing your child for the doctors and dentists
GP Dr Stephanie Ooi and dentist Dr Milad Shadrooh give their tips for keeping children calm about their appointments.
What is a childminder and what do they do?
We spoke to Sinthuya and Lisa about their work as childminders and what parents should ask when looking for one.
What is a key person in a nursery?
We spoke to Lisa about her job at a nursery and what parents can expect from their child's key person.
Tips for preparing your child to start a nursery
Educational psychologists Dr Alison Gurney shares some tips and advice for you to help your child start nursery.
How to pick childcare options that suit your little one
Educational psychologist, Dr Alison Gurney shares her top tips for picking the best childcare option for your family.
How to help kids feel at ease with a hospital stay
The Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital gave us their tips on hospital stays with young children.
Potty training: Your questions answered
ERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity, answer commonly asked questions around potty training.
How to make nappy changes more fun and less stressful
How to change a nappy, make it more fun for baby and a less stressful experience for you while you're at it.