Learn about behaviors, first friends, language, manners, delays, and more with these developmental touchstones. Our month-by-month guide prepares you every step of the way.
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Discover Your Child's Learning Style: A Guide for Parents
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What to Know About New CDC Developmental Milestones for Kids
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Adultification Disproportionately Hurts Black Children—but Parents Can Help
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Activities to Boost Cognitive Development: 12-18 Months
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6 Language and Literary Activities for Toddlers
The Lasting Impact of the Early Childhood Years
Activities to Boost Language Development: 18-24 Months
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How to Encourage Social and Emotional Development: 18-24 Months
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Go-To Learning Toys That Aid in Toddler Development
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How can I help my 4-year-old with his separation anxiety?
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Do I need to have my 2-year old tested for autism?
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Why does my three-year-old constantly tell me "I don't like you" and show little affection to me?
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Why doesn't my baby like me anymore?
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What should I do if my 18 month-old whines most of the time?
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How do I explain the death of a grandparent to my toddler?
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Why does my 4-year old have such a hard time focusing? Should I be concerned?
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A Kindergarten Age Guide for Parents: When Kids Should Start School
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How do I know if my 22 month old daughter is color blind?
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Is my son's hopping and arm flapping normal?
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Reese Witherspoon and Her 8-Year-Old Son Love This Kiwi Crate Subscription Box
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Is kissing other children normal for a five-year-old?
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How can I get my 15 month old to talk more?
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Activities to Enhance Fine Motor Skills: 12-18 Months
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Activities to Encourage Social & Emotional Development:12-18 Months
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Activities to Enhance Fine Motor Skills: 18-24 Months
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Development Skills Every Toddler Should Have
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Why does my 15 month-old only say new words 3-4 times, and then never say them again?
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How to Teach Your Kid to Blow Their Nose
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Why does my toddler squeeze my face?
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Why doesn't my son respond or talk?
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Is it normal for my daughter to remember things from when she was a baby?
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Is it normal for my toddler to still be sucking his thumb?
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6 Preschool Behavior Problems You Shouldn't Ignore
7 Bizarre Toddler Behaviors, Explained_still
7 Common Toddler Behaviors and What They Mean
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The Surprising Secret to Raising a Well-Behaved Kid
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How To Stop Your Toddler From Hitting
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How to Wean Your Baby Off Their Pacifier
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11 Weird Things Your Toddler Does, Explained
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7 Behavioral or Emotional Pink Flags in Young Children
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How to Deal With the 'Terrible Twos'
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Wacky Toddler Behavior: Taking Off Clothes
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Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids: Getting Children to Help Around the House
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How to Calm Your Overactive Child
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My Son Prefers His Dad Over Me, and That's OK
Dealing With Whining
Why Kids Whine and How to Respond
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How to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child
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9 Quirky Toddler Behaviors That Are Actually Quite Normal
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Wacky Toddler Behavior: Toddler Obsessions
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When to Worry About Childhood Habits
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Preschoolers 101: Understanding Preschooler Development
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My Kids Seem So Stressed—What Can I Do to Create a Calmer Household?
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How to Manage Your Toddler's Destructive Habits
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Wacky Toddler Behavior: Sudden Crying
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Teach Your Child to Focus
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4 Ways to Deal With Whining Children
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10 Precious Toddler Milestones Your Doctor Won't Ask About
Manners & Responsibility: Getting Your Child to Listen
The 5-Second Discipline Fix
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Why Your Toddler Only Acts Out With One Parent
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How to Soothe a Fussy Toddler
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Manage Your Behavior Expectations
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Common Time-Out Mistakes and How to Solve Them
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How to Help Your Sensitive Kid Handle an Overwhelming World
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What You Need to Know About High-Energy Kids
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When Does Discipline Begin?