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.
Reviewed January 2012

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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 2011
Title:   Trauma and children - two to five years
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Preschoolers are vulnerable to traumatic events such as disasters, bushfires, life-threatening accidents or illness, crime, violence or abuse. They may not yet be able to use words but their distress will show itself through changes in behaviour and functioning. Preschool age children need the assistance of parents and carers to feel safe, understand the experience and recover.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Down syndrome and your family
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Babies with Down syndrome are born to parents of every age, social class and race. Despite the demands of living with a child with Down syndrome, families can and do make the adjustment, often with little disruption to family life. For a person with Down syndrome, being included in all aspects of family life can lead to a successful life within the community.
Date:   Aug 2011
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:   Jul 2011
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 2011
Title:   Trauma and children - newborns to two years
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Babies and toddlers can be affected by trauma. Anything that has a serious effect on the family is likely to also affect a young child. This may include bushfires, disasters, serious accidents or illness, crime, violence or abuse. Supporting the family to rebuild a safe, secure and nurturing home will help the baby or toddler to recover.
Date:   Nov 2010
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:   Sep 2010
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:   Sep 2010
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 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. Includes information about the effects on parents of children's sleep difficulties, and facts about how professionals view children's problems with sleeping and settling.
Date:   Aug 2010
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:   Aug 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:   Aug 2010
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:   Aug 2010
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:   Jun 2010
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:   Jun 2010
Title:   Preschooler sleep: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An in-a-nutshell guide that explains how much sleep preschoolers need and what to do about nightmares, night terrors and calling out in the night for preschool-aged children.
Date:   Apr 2010
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:   Feb 2010
Title:   Body-rocking, head-rolling and head-banging
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An explanation of body-rocking, head-rolling and head-banging in babies and children, particularly at sleep time. Includes information on why children rock their bodies, and roll or bang their heads. Also includes tips for handling these behaviours.
Date:   Feb 2010
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 in babies and children. Includes information on behavioural strategies to treat sleep problems, and other techniques including controlled comforting, systematic ignoring and scheduled waking.
Date:   Feb 2010
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, with information on how much babies sleep, when babies sleep, and factors affecting baby sleep.
Date:   Feb 2010

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