Milestones: 2 years
Milestones are big stepping stones in learning.
Watch this video together with children, noticing Rudy’s pronunciation of words like “water buffalo”! Can children remember the cute ways they said certain words? Take time to savor those silly memories.
Talk about children’s favorite books from when they were younger:
- What do they remember about the books (do they have favorite repeated rhymes or favorite pictures)?
- What did they learn from them?
- Are there books children still love to read again and again?
- Do they have their old books from when they were younger?
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
Parenting Moment: Imitating
Playing is learning! The way you play with children matters… your actions and words have power.
Parenting Moment: Reflecting
The way you talk with children matters… your words have power!
Parenting Moment: Enjoying!
Showing you enjoy your time together with your child builds your special bond. And when you’re being positive, your little one is more likely to do the same.
The Power of Following Children’s Lead
Joining children in their play offers so many opportunities to encourage, communicate, bond, spark and share joy, teach, show warmth and kindness, and help them thrive.
Milestones: Your Baby’s First Year
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your 18-Month Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
