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This Month’s Milestones Potty Training Your child may be ready to start potty training this month. Look for signs of readiness, such as showing interest in the bathroom or staying dry for longer periods. Use …

Developmental Milestones Drawing Skills: Your toddler’s eye-hand coordination is improving, leading to the ability to draw vertical and horizontal lines. Encourage her creativity with simple drawing tools like crayons and paper, and celebrate her emerging …

Physical Development: Climbing and Balancing Now that your child has mastered walking, they’re eager to test their skills in more challenging ways. Balancing on a log, walking along a curb, or climbing anything that makes …

Your 22-month-old is becoming more independent and experimenting with new activities. However, when things don’t go as planned, she may become frustrated. Expect frequent interruptions! Instead of feeling annoyed, use these moments to teach polite …

Your 23-month-old is full of energy and loves to stay active. Her memory is improving, allowing her to connect ideas and places. She is eager to dress and undress herself and may enjoy playing dress-up. …

Experiencing strong emotions? Assist your two-year-old in understanding them by labeling these feelings and demonstrating acceptable ways to express them. It’s the right time to reduce (but not completely cut) her fat intake while providing …

Barraged by the Question «Why?» Lately? Your child is discovering the world and engaging in conversation with you. Keep the communication flowing (and watch for signs that her speech is developing appropriately). To encourage her …

It’s time to enhance your child’s motor skills with toys they can ride on, push, pull, lock, latch, and lace. Introducing them to a second language, either directly or through books, is also beneficial at …

Attention to Detail Your child demonstrates a keen eye for detail and may resist changes at times. When feasible, offer her the comfort of repetition. Understand that she may not be ready to share yet, …

If «No!» is Your 2-Year-Old’s Favorite Word Offering Choices If your toddler’s favorite word is «No,» channel her burgeoning independence by offering choices. Giving your child options allows her to assert her free will in …