Before you know it, the once chubby baby that you cradled peacefully in your arms is suddenly a busy bouncy toddler who just can’t seem to sit still. The onset of toddlerhood signals many developmental milestones for your tot, from walking, running and climbing to colouring in, dressing himself and developing an imagination.
However, the once agreeable infant you knew has been replaced by a mercurial creature with a flurry of emotions. Clinical psychologist Christine Scolari of the Seriti Therapy & Assessment Centre in Johannesburg explains: “There are a lot of big things going on in your toddler’s life – big feelings to manage and big things