{"id":7213,"date":"2022-05-28T13:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T20:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parentingtoday.com\/anew\/?page_id=7213"},"modified":"2022-09-28T14:13:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T21:13:31","slug":"toddler-preschooler-development-parenting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/ages-stages\/toddler-preschooler-development-parenting\/","title":{"rendered":"Toddler Development & Parenting Tips (18 Months – 3 Years)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When a child takes the first step on their own, a new phase in development begins. \u00a0At this stage, children are now free to roam around their world. It\u2019s a time for active exploration of their environment. Language development takes significant leaps, which leads to learning the names of objects of interest and the ability to ask for things. As they discover their independent nature, they also develop the ability to say \u201cNO!\u201d<\/p>\n

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A major challenge is developing what psychologists call \u201cemotional regulation\u201d during this developmental stage. \u201cMeltdowns\u201d are common during this period. Still, parents can use the bond created during infancy to help their children learn to modulate their emotional expression and begin to grasp the difficult<\/span> concept of delay of gratification. While they instinctively seem to be able to say \u201cNo,\u201d toddlers also need help learning how to accept \u201cNo\u201d from others.<\/p>\n

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This<\/span> is also a stage of rapid physical and intellectual development in preparing these children for starting school, which includes interacting cooperatively with peers while at the same time being able to compete physically and intellectually. A child\u2019s parent is in the position to be a coach providing just the right combination of encouragement, support, and guidance. Parents also need to serve as the primary teacher for the mastery of basic learning skills and encourage active discussion and experimentation with<\/span> new concepts and skills.<\/p>\n

Moving Onward (Encouraging Development):<\/strong><\/p>\n