ages 0–2

Illustration of a parent and child sharing a big picture book on a sofa with a feather as a pointer, near a bookshelf
English, language & literacyCritical thinking & problem solvingFamily connection & traditions

Questions to pause on while you read together

A caregiver calmly blocking a toddler from hitting another child during play
Emotions & behaviourChild safety, body autonomy & consentSelf-awareness & emotional skills

When a toddler hits or bites: stop, steady and teach

A child reaching toward one caregiver while the other invites play with a ball
Positive & responsive parentingEmotions & behaviourFamily connection & traditions

“Only Mama!” When a child strongly prefers one caregiver

A caregiver sitting nearby while an overwhelmed child rests in a quiet reading nook
Emotions & behaviourChildren’s mental wellbeingSensory processing differences

Tantrum or overwhelmed meltdown? Choose support before a label

Two caregivers sitting calmly with their child for a reassuring conversation
Positive & responsive parentingCo-parenting & sharing the loadFamily connection & traditions

Your child heard the argument: how to repair and restore safety

A child greeting a grandparent with a high-five while a parent looks on
Positive & responsive parentingChild safety, body autonomy & consentCommunication & collaboration

No hug today: teach affection and respect without forcing touch

A caregiver offering a child a choice between a green shirt and a yellow shirt
Positive & responsive parentingDecision making & responsibilityHabits, boundaries & routines

Two good options: use limited choices without losing the boundary

A parent kneeling at eye level beside a preschool child who is reluctant to leave
Positive & responsive parentingEmotions & behaviourHabits, boundaries & routines

Connect before you correct: when your child refuses a request

A father and young daughter sharing child-led block play on the floor
Positive & responsive parentingFamily connection & traditions

Five minutes that belong to your child: a realistic connection ritual

Three toddlers play side by side and briefly share a wooden train while a caregiver watches
Child development & milestonesCommunication & collaborationFriendships, belonging & bullying

Side by side is social too: how children grow into shared play

A child takes part in a friendly play-based hearing assessment while a parent watches
Child development & milestonesHearing differences & deafnessSpeech, language & communication needs

Could hearing be affecting your child’s speech?

A multilingual family talks together at dinner using warm colourful speech shapes
Child development & milestonesCommunication & collaborationSpeech, language & communication needs

Two languages, no built-in delay: a guide for multilingual families