Problem Behaviours in Toddlers and Preschoolers

Problem behaviours, such as tantrums and biting, are fairly common amongst young children. This topic provides information on the reasons for these behaviours and how to cope with them.
Updated February 2010

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Title:   Sleep in early childhood
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Managing sleep for babies and children is one of the most common concerns for parents. Many worry about whether they are doing the right thing if their child doesn't sleep soundly all through the night.
Date:   Dec 2009

Title:   Attachment
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Attachment is the pattern of relationship between an infant and a caregiver which enables the infant to feel safe and free to learn and explore.
Date:   Jan 2010

Title:   Afraid of starting preschool
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A discussion of why some children are afraid of starting preschool, with tips for helping children settle in at preschool, and ideas for overcoming anxiety about going to preschool or staying at preschool without parents.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Sleep - 3 years to 5 years
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There is a wide range of 'normal' sleep patterns between 3 and 5 years. Many children of this age need about 10 to 12 hours of sleep at night. They may still need a daytime nap, but by kindergarten age only a few still need a sleep during the day.
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Babies and Sleep Problems
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about babies and sleep problems.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Grief and loss
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Growing up is an ongoing process of change that involves losses as well as gains. Children can learn to manage and deal with the losses that will happen throughout their lives.
Date:   Dec 2008

Title:   Toddlers - living with toddlers
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Between the ages of one and three years, your toddler's world grows and changes rapidly. They become separate, independent people.
Date:   Dec 2008

Title:   Down syndrome and your family
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Parents react differently when first told their baby has Down syndrome. It is normal to feel shocked, angry or disappointed. In time, you will find that you enjoy your child. Children with Down syndrome have the same physical and emotional needs as any other child and need a supportive family.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Separation anxiety
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Separation anxiety is when a child gets upset when separated from a parent or loved carer. For example, a young child may become distressed when left with a baby sitter, or when put to bed by herself
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Tips for parents: babies
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Advice for parents on how to survive the first year with a new baby.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Preschooler sleep: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide explains how much sleep preschoolers need and what to do about nightmares, night terrors and calling out in the night.
Date:   May 2008

Title:   Bathing your toddler
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Step-by-step instructions for bathing a toddler. Includes information on dealing with fear of the bath or the plughole, and on taking a shower.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   More restless babies
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:   Many mothers are unaware that food additives can pass through breastmilk to affect babies and that food additives have been associated with irritability, restlessness and sleep disturbance.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Baby sleep: 2-12 months
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to what to expect in your baby's sleeping patterns in the first 2-12 months.
Date:   Feb 2010

Title:   Toddlers and Preschoolers
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on issues that affect toddlers and their families, such as toilet training, tantrums and eating habits.
Date:   Sep 2006

Title:   Calling out and getting out of bed
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Using strategies to help a toddler sleep through the night without calling out or getting out of bed; includes bedtime routine.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Getting help with settling babies
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Parents can learn how to teach their baby how to get to sleep independently; tips on how to find a parenting centre that suits your needs.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Night terrors
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Night terrors are not harmful, and unless they persist for weeks, are best handled by tucking the child in and trying not to worry.
Date:   Jun 2006

Title:   What works with persistent sleep problems?
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to what researchers know about the reasons babies have problems with sleep, and the best ways to treat sleep problems.
Date:   Feb 2010

Title:   When is settling or sleep a problem?
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to knowing whether your child has a sleep problem.
Date:   Jun 2006
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