20 month old toddler and their developmental milestones... Children develop at their own pace. However, there are guidelines that you can check to determine the things that your child can or cannot do at a certain age. With the developmental milestones, you are able to expect the next things that your child can develop or the skills that he or she will most likely learn. At 20 months old, your toddler is starting to develop and becoming more independent. At this age, there are already a lot of things that he or she can do. Physical drowth and development Your child's height will depend on his or her genes. However, your child's weight will depend on the nutrients that [...]

Amazing achievements of your toddler at 18 months old... Children progress in a natural as well as predictable sequence, as they gain and achieve varying developmental milestones one by one. However, each child gains the skills at different paces. In fact, some toddlers may be more advanced in one area but behind in another. It is important for parents to understand that this is a normal process. They do not have to worry as there are instances when a child may lag at some developmental milestones, considering that the child is generally happy and not in distress. The developmental milestones can be categorized into five areas, namely physical growth and development, emotional and social development, cognitive development, sensory and [...]

A parent's guide on dealing with a 17 month old toddler... At 17 months old, your child most probably has developed some new and naughty habits. In fact, this is the time when your child starts to experiment with the different levels of volume and pitch. Moreover, they try to express themselves through making such sounds. You should not fret as this behavior is temporary. However, there are ways on how you can decrease the volume through several techniques and tactics. For instance, you can challenge your loud child to a whispering contest or you can even encourage your child to sing instead of shrieking or shouting. Channeling disconcerting behaviors into more appropriate ones Aside from making loud noises, [...]

Congratulations! You now have a three year old child..! You have seen so much growth and development in the last 35 months and survived temper tantrums and an endless barrage of questions. Now that your child is three, there are still many milestones they need to overcome. It will be a very challenging, yet rewarding time for both parent and child as your child enters the third year of their life. Language development By 3 years old, your toddler has a vocabulary of almost 900 words and should be able to describe how 1-3 objects are used. They are starting to speak in full, comprehensive sentences are wanting to converse with you more and more. By this point they [...]

Developmental milestones of a 19 month old toddler... In dealing with a 19 month old toddler, you should consider giving him or her plenty of time as well as space to do his or her thing. This is the stage of your child's life when his or her energy levels and desire to explore are extremely high. Since this is a normal event in your child's life, it is important that you provide various opportunities for your child to engage in safe and secure physical activities, both indoors and outdoors. While there are some children at this age who like slower and quieter activities, you should embrace your child's wants on his or her individuality. You should not force your [...]

Common milestones for the average 34 month old toddler... Your energetic 34 month old is getting into EVERYTHING and repeating everything you say? Is this normal? Of course, your child is in a crucial stage of their development. It is an intense time of learning and growth. Language development By now, you child should be able to name at least a few colors and shapes and may be even recognize certain letters. They may be able to recognize the first letter of their name at this point as well. They will be able to converse in 3-4 sentences at this time and are eager to talk to anyone who will listen to them. They should have a pretty extensive [...]

Learn more about your baby's development at 12 months old... Each child progresses at his or her own pace. There is no need to worry if your 12-month old child has not mastered the art of walking yet. In fact, there are some children at this age that cannot stand up on their own during this age. It is important for parents to realize that there are different milestones involved in the development of children. Moreover, there is a wide array of developmental milestones that children pass through and a delay in one or two milestones does not necessarily mean a delay in the development of the child. At 12 months old, your child may already be walking. This is also [...]

At 21 months your baby is now a very active and curious toddler... Routines are the most important thing for your toddler, it is better if his world is predictable. Try to keep up with a schedule and have always the same eating and sleeping times. Sleeping is very important for the cognitive development of your baby at this point. Establishing a routine will make your life easier by avoiding bedtime tantrums and not wanting to eat at lunch or dinner time. Your toddler will also be able to practice essential skills everyday like brushing his teeth and feeding himself to dressing himself in the morning. You should encourage this behavior so your baby can grow an independent and [...]

Your toddler is closing in on their third birthday... Can you believe it? In a month your child is going to be three years old? Where did the time go? The “terrible two’s” are almost over...and you’ve survived! In this article, we will discuss some of the things you can expect from your child as they enter the final month of their two-year old reign. Language development As they near their 3rd birthday, your toddler has quite an extensive vocabulary of approximately 800-850 words. They are beginning to speak in longer sentences (4-5 words) and correctly use parts of speech and proper tenses. They should be able to explain how at least one object is used. Your child will [...]

Understanding the varied developmental milestones of a 16 months old child... For most parents, developmental milestones are considered an exciting event. The milestones could mean that your child is learning, growing, and developing right on schedule. However, there will come a time when the development in your child's life suddenly speeds up. For most children, this happens at 16 months old. At 16 months, the milestones are considered rather important as this is the age when your child transitions from a dependent infant to a more dependent child. Physical development - Becoming more independent and ready to explore new things At 16 months old, your child is already learning that he or she can do things on his or [...]