Toddlers and Preschoolers

From toilet training and tantrums to eating habits - here's where you'll find information about the health issues that affect toddlers and their families through this important and rapid stage of development.

 

The Child and Youth Health  [Child and Youth Health (South Australia)]  website and Raising children network: the Australian parenting website [Raising Children Network (RCN)] provide a range of general information on Toddler and Preschoolers health issues.

 

Reviewed August 2008

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Eating Well for Children
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Links to information on everything from how to ensure children get their nutritional requirements through to practical tips on how to encourage fussy eaters.
Exercise for Children
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Links to information about exercise, sport and fitness for children.
Health Checks for Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Links to information on health checks available for preschool children.
Toilet Training
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Links to information on toilet training and related issues such as bed wetting.
Preschool Child Development
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Problem Behaviours in Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Links to resources which cover problem behaviours, such as tantrums and biting.

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Title:   Making home safe for kids
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Childproofing your home, including general house tips, baby furniture and equipment, in the kitchen, living areas and bedrooms.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Safe sleep for babies and toddlers
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There are many different kinds of cots and bedding on the market for babies. Babies don't care about how smart their beds look but what is important is that they are safe.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Preschooler safety: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide explains safety for preschoolers including stranger danger, water safety and safe outdoor play.
Date:   May 2008

Title:   Toddler daily care: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide to daily care offers an overview of toilet training, teeth care and sun care for toddlers
Date:   May 2008

Title:   Toddler safety: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide to safety offers tips on how you can child-proof your home to prevent accidents and keep toddlers safe.
Date:   May 2008

Title:   Bullying
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide for parents who may be concerned about bullying and ideas for approaching any problems.
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Baby care - moving from cot to bed
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Moving from cot to bed is an exciting milestone in a child's life. However, making the change is sometimes tricky. Signs of readiness include climbing out of the cot or needing to get to the toilet at night.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Preschool friends
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Ways to help your preschool child play well with other children and enjoy having friends.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   How you communicate with preschoolers
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Tips on how best to communicate with your preschooler.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Activities for younger children
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Activities for babies and young children can focus on fun and movement. Activity encourages physical strength, coordination and confidence, and children learn how to follow rules. Includes suggestions for unstructured activities.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Child safety - at home
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The home is the most common place for young children to be injured. Try to make the home environment as safe as possible by removing the hazard. Safety products can also help avoid injury. Choose products that suit your situation, your budget and your child's age.
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Sleeps away from home
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   How to prepare your child for sleep in a new place; tips on how to provide a carer with information about your child's sleeping routines; learning how to manage different sleeping patterns after being in child care.
Date:   Oct 2007

Title:   Vaccination: Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Children's sexual behaviour
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Learning about sexuality is just as important to children as any other learning. Children need to feel that the sexual parts of their bodies are good, just as they feel that it is good to have arms and legs. They need to feel that it is good to be a boy or a girl.
Date:   Aug 2007

Title:   Sex education - preschoolers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   By the age of four, most children are curious about certain sexual issues. They need clear, honest and brief answers to their questions.
Date:   Apr 2007

Title:   Pedestrian safety
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   How to keep children safe from cars, at home in the driveway and out and about
Date:   Feb 2007

Title:   Strategies for apologising to kids
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Sometimes parents make mistakes. A practical guide to apologising to your child when you do something wrong.
Date:   Oct 2006

Title:   Tips for talking with children about sexuality
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Talking to your children about where babies come from; ways to introduce your children to the idea of sex.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Advertising: preschoolers
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to decreasing the influence advertising can have on preschoolers.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Raising sexually healthy children
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Ways to talk to your child about all aspects of sexuality. Talking about genitals, masturbation, abstinence and sexual vlaues. Using teachable moments.
Date:   Aug 2006
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