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Development of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Information about the stages of development and milestones of your baby, toddler or preschooler. Find out what is normal and what signifies a delay and learn how to help your child at each stage.
My Toddler's First Steps
Parents share what it was like when their toddlers took those first steps.
When Will My Toddler Start Walking
What's normal when your toddler is learning to walk.
Why Isn't 20-month-old Talking Yet?
Grandparents are wondering why their 20-month-old granddaughter isn't talking yet and wonder if there's something wrong developmentally.
Toddler
Definition of toddler, a stage of childhood.
Baby and Toddler Growth Charts
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development.
Casual Remarks
It's easy to assume that our children don't understand or even listen to the things we say about them when speaking with other adults. It's an easy habit to get into when our children are infants, but it's also an easy habit to break. Learn how to stop the casual remarks that can cause damage to a child's self-esteem.
Time to Play
Parents are often battling day-to-day events and spending time with their children. Here are some tips from Elizabeth Pantley on spending quality family time.
Baby Talk
Infant language development starts long before your baby is born. Learn the steps your child goes through to learn how to talk and the role parents and other caregivers play in this process.
Five Keys to Infant and Child Development
Find ways to understand and help your infant on his or her developmental path.

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