Toys driving you mad? Here is some down-to-earth wisdom from other parents on how to get the mayhem under control.

How do you build your child’s self-confidence?

Chores are not just about helping each other around the house. They’re about building self-esteem and, in the long run, self-reliance.

For the first time since becoming a parent, you're thinking about handing your child over to a babysitter. Do you dare to? Can you?

Friendships are one of the most important things there are. But it’s not really until now your kid will actually make friends. It takes time to get all the skills you need to be a friend.

There are two key ways you can help your child develop language. One is to read to them a lot. The other is to talk to them.

My toddler hasn’t got a best friend yet. Should I be worried?

Painting is creative and just plain fun. Join your little artist at home and rediscover your forgotten talents!

So you want a well-mannered kid? It’s actually not that hard. But there is a catch; you have to be well-behaved yourself...

The key to learning to read is closely linked to being curious about reading. You can awaken that curiosity and a love of reading in your child.

How do you prevent your child falling asleep when they you don’t want them to (like in the car on the way home), since this stops them going to sleep at night?

Playing alongside other children is all you can expect from your toddler. At 18 months, they are still too focused on themselves to make really good playmates. But they can always practise.