As with food, children need care and preparation if you want the world to experience them at their best.

In the early years we give them all our love, attention and support, but too much of a good thing can spoil any dish, or child.

Add in some spice with changing needs, moods & personalities, and what soothed, calmed & entertained yesterday is the reason for embarrassment or a meltdown today.

Whatever the trouble, it will be your fault. But there is a solution. Just add a sprinkling of neglect.