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?
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Go To Sleep, Elmo!
Handling a middle-of-the-night monster moment.
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.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
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.
Milestones: Your Two-Year-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.
