Every child is different and their development is as unique as they are.  These guidelines are meant as a general overview of milestones children achieve at specific ages.

Every child is different and their development is as unique as they are.  These guidelines are meant as a general overview of milestones children achieve at specific ages.

Every child is different and their development is as unique as they are.  These guidelines are meant as a general overview of milestones children achieve at specific ages.

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Your Toddler Will:

• Have trouble sharing
• Refer to self by name
• Sometimes want you to re-read the same book
• Sing familiar songs
• Use the word “mine”
• Use two to three word sentences
• Walk well and run

Brain Development Tips

Interacting with your child is the best way to stimulate and develop your child’s brain.

• Allow your child to pick which book to read.
• Look at picture books and name the objects you see.
• Let your child read by naming the objects in books.
• Make reading a part of your daily routine.
• Make regular trips to the library.
• Play frequently with your toddler.
• Read out loud to your child.
• Surround your child with books.
• Talk, sing and recite rhymes.

Concerns

• Every child is different and they develop uniquely, too.
• These guidelines are meant as a general overview.
• Please contact your child's pediatrician if you have development concerns.
• You can also call the Minnesota Children With Special Health Needs (MCSHN) at 1-800-728-5420 or visit: www.health.state.mn.us

More

• Screenings and assessments—These can help you better understand and support your child's development.
• Resources—Find parenting and family tipsheets, game ideas, recipes, community resources and more.

Sources: Born Learning (www.bornlearning.org), Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, American Academy of Pediatrics (www.aap.org)