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My Birthday
I was born in Dodge City, Kansas at Western Plains Regional Hospital at 6:43 pm. I weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. and was 21 inches. -
4 Months
- averages 14-17 hours of sleep daily
- cries (with tears) to communicate pain, fear, discomfort, or loneliness
- plays with fingers, hands, toes
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8 Months
• babbles expressively as if talking
• drools, mouths and chews on objects
• responds to own name -
12 Months
(1st Birthday!!!) :)
• says first word
• pulls self to a standing position
• may become attached to a favorite toy or blanket -
12-18 Months
• uses expressions like oh-oh
• waves bye-bye and claps hands
• enjoys an audience and applause -
18-24 Months
• comforts a distressed friend or parent
• enjoys singing familiar songs
• bends over to pick up toy without falling -
Two Year Olds
- Has almost full set of teeth
- Affectionate - hugs & kisses
- Has sense of humor - capable of laughter
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Three Year Olds
- Listens attentively to short stories and books
- Can brush teeth, wash hands, get a drink
- Enjoys making others laugh and being silly
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4 Year Olds
- Can recognize some letters if taught and may be able to print own name
- dresses self without much assistance
- Likes to talk and carries on elaborate conversations
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5 Year Olds
- May be able to tie shoe laces
- Likes to make own decisions
- Enjoys tracing and copying letters
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6-8 Year Olds
- Skilled at using scissors and small tools
- Being with friends becomes increasingly important
- Reading may become a major interest
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6-8 Year Olds
- Development of permanent teeth
- Find criticism and failure difficult to handle
- Interested in magic tricks
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9-11 Year Olds
- Girls begin to menstruate
- Enjoys being member of a club
- Interested in reading fictional stories, magazines, and how-to projects
