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Joanne Lewsley

Calling all parents, you don't have to force your child to share - experts reveal why sharing can feel so hard for kids (and how to help)

Two boys sharing a game.

Sharing - it's one of the first social skills we try to teach our kids. But for toddlers, and young kids the concept is bewildering. After all, from their perspective, everything in the world belongs to them (including you).

If you find yourself apologising every time your kid snatches a toy back or refuses to share their sweets, don't worry - all parents feel this, and it does get better with age. Your child will continue to develop in loads of other ways throughout childhood and their teen years. Find out more in our developmental guides, including baby’s first year, 1-5 years old, 6-12 years old and 13-16 years old.

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