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Toddler-hood is a time when your child finds his or her individuality. They undergo unique changes to their way of thinking about the world and themselves.

Trying to drag your toddler to bed (usually several times) is an art which many a parent has struggled to master. When you finally wrestle them into the bed, spend hours reading stories and finally think it's safe to tiptoe out for some well deserved Chardonnay, they open their eyes and scream their loudest scream. Is this the longest night of your life?

Does your child turn their nose up at the sight of green vegetables? Or perhaps pick at their plate and only eat food smothered in tomato sauce? Well, don’t worry because fussy eating is very common and they will eventually pass through that phase.

Find out what to do and how to prevent the dreaded temper tantrum. We also watch a video by Author and GMA Parenting Expert Ann Pleshette Murphy on what triggers your child's tantrum.

If we made a list of the things children do that annoy their parents, we'd find whining at the top! It's a behaviour that every child tries sooner or later. After parents understand the reasons behind whining, they can take appropriate action steps to reduce a child's whining.

Pediatricians use a variety of equipment, including ophthalmoscopes for looking in the eye, otoscopes for looking in ears, and stethoscopes for listening to the heart and lungs. Familiarize a child with potentially scary instruments with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Children need a good night's sleep just as much as they need good nutrition, in order to be rested and to focus on learning and growing during their awake hours. Parents can work together with their children to ensure the little ones get the best sleep possible.

Children don't come with owner's manuals. Alas. Toddlers -- full of energy and eager to test your limits as well as their legs ---can be particularly tricky to parent. Here are nine parenting mistakes every mom and dad of a toddler should avoid.

Helping out around the house is a normal part of being in a family. Here are fifteen ways you can let your pre-schooler get involved in doing regular chores.