{"id":44026,"date":"2022-06-29T15:59:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T15:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/?post_type=parent-kit&p=44026"},"modified":"2023-12-07T21:02:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T21:02:52","slug":"looking-ahead-to-the-toddler-years","status":"publish","type":"parent-kit","link":"https:\/\/www.ftf-stg.magnetry.com\/es\/parent-kit\/looking-ahead-to-the-toddler-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking Ahead to the Toddler Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before you know it, your baby will become a toddler. The toddler stage starts around age 1, and at this time your child\u2019s brain is still developing very quickly. Toddlers are eager to use all of their new abilities and explore everything they can. All the time you spend with your toddler helps them learn.<\/p>\n

\"Toddler<\/p>\n

Ages and Stages<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Differences in development<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Toddlers are learning many new skills, and every toddler develops and learns at their own pace. Try not to worry if your toddler gains some skills more slowly than other children you know. But if you think there may be a problem, or if your child loses skills they once had, talk to their doctor or contact AzEIP.<\/a><\/p>\n

Walking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Between ages 1 and 2, most babies become experts at walking. Many start walking around their first birthday, and before they turn 2 they can walk confidently without help. At 2 years babies can also climb on furniture and stairs. You will need to baby-proof your home before your baby can do these things. See the Home Safety Checklist<\/a> for a list of ways to make your home safe for your baby.<\/p>\n

Talking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Between ages 1 and 2, your toddler\u2019s stream of babbled sounds starts to become real words. Your toddler now starts to connect words to their meanings, and starts using them to communicate. This will probably start with \u201cmama\u201d or \u201cdada.\u201d Your toddler understands many more words than they can say. Keep helping them learn more words by talking to them.<\/p>\n

Reading books together and having back-and-forth conversations<\/a> helps with learning to talk and read, even before your child can use words.<\/p>\n

Helping Your Toddler\u2019s Brain Develop<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Talk, read or sing to your child whenever you are together.<\/li>\n
  • Ask questions, like \u201cWhere\u2019s the ball?\u201d or \u201cWhat do you see?\u201d Encourage your child to answer in words.<\/li>\n
  • Have back-and-forth conversations with your child.<\/li>\n
  • Read to your child every day. Read favorite books again and again.<\/li>\n
  • Give names to everyday objects like toys, clothes and animals.<\/li>\n
  • Help your child use words to say how they feel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

     <\/p>\n

    \"Feature
    \n