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Birth
Congratulations! Baby is born. -
The First Twelve To Fifteen Months- Physically
Physically your toddler should be about three times their birth weight and be able to stand and walk with little to no assistance. -
The First Twleve To Fifteen Months- Cognitvely
You will notice your toddler begins connecting objects with their names and pointing to said objects with their index finger. -
Sixteen To Eighteen Months- Physically
Physically you may notice your toddler becoming more independent during mealtime. This is because they can now properly hold and operate cups and utensils with your help. -
Sixteen To Eighteen Months- Cognitively
You will notice your toddler paying more attention to books, pictures, and your whereabouts! It is common for toddlers to experience seperation anxienty around this age. -
Nineteen To Twenty One Months- Physically
Your toddler is trying their best to really hone in on their fine motor skills. You may notice them getting quite a bit of exercise from all their walking, running and climbing! -
Nineteen To Twenty One Months- Cognitively
A toddler may exhibit aggressive behaviors (even if reactions are negative) they are simply learning to elicit responses and interact, they are egocentric at this age. -
22 To 24 Months- Physically
Your toddler may now be riding a tricycle....and biting. The terrible tantrums set in and things with your toddler may get physical! It is common for toddlers this age to bite and scratch. -
22 To 24 Months- Cognitively
You may notice great progress intellectually with your toddler. They can now follow simple directions and learn new words quickly. -
24 To 30 Months- Physically
Toddlers may stat to roughhouse more- especially boys. It is not uncommon for them to start to favor minimal violence such as crashing their toys together. -
24 To 30 Months- Cognitively
Your child is developing the skills needed to read and write and can recognize signs such as STOP and Restroom. -
30 To 36 Months- Physically
Physically they can recognize harm. They know scissors are sharp and that the stove is hot. -
30 To 36 Months- Cognitively
Your toddler may become empathetic, and this kind of self regulating brain maturation usually is first shown to teachers and peers. -
