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We talked to lots of parents and carers from all walks of life to find out how we can help you. After talking to experts who care for or work with children, we made this series of supportive articles and features.

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• Sid and CBeebies Little Swimmers Make a Big Splash Double Olympic Champion Rebecca Adlington joins Sid and the Splashtime gang some swimming tips.
• How Tree Fu Tom is designed to help your child The moves are designed to assist in the development of physical and neurological skills.
• Internet use and safety Follow some simple safety tips to help your kids to be safe on the Internet
• Exploring outdoors Getting out and about – whether it’s pottering in the garden, a trip to the local park or a walk to the shops - is great for stimulating your child’s curiosity to explore the world outside their home.
• Bed wetting It can be stressful for both parent and child – but with patience and support, your child will usually become dry in their own time.
• Swimming and the Big Splash Swimming has many health and fitness benefits and is something that the whole family can enjoy.
• Understanding and helping children who are fussy eaters Why children become fussy or picky eaters in their second year - and how you can make foods more familiar and more easily accepted.
• Portion sizes for kids The impact of portion size on children’s eating behaviour – and the best plan of action to take as a parent or carer.
• Sensory fun for pre-school children Sight, sound, taste, touch and smell – how you can help your pre-schooler make sense of the world around them
• Helping children develop coordination skills Lots of ideas to help children develop their movement and coordination skills.
• Young children and technology at home Striking a balance is the key when it comes to the amount of time your child spends in front of a TV or computer screen.
• Make time for family mealtimes We all lead busy lives but it’s important to make healthy regular meals a normal part of family life.
• Toddlers and imaginative play Play is essential for your toddler, and a crucial part of their learning.
• Toddler sleep Top tips and advice so that you and your toddler both get a good night's sleep.
• Sports for children with disabilities Everyone can enjoy the benefits of sport and activity - including disabled people.
• Schemas: play and your toddler Developmental psychologists call certain sets of play behaviours 'schemas'.
• Picnic time Top tips and advice for making a picnic with a toddler a healthy and fun affair.
• Happy family mealtimes Top tips for making mealtimes with fussy young eaters fun, heathy and less stressful.