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1 year
Plays alone but often near others.
Dislikes sharing toys.
Desires approval.
Fears some strangers. -
1 year self feeding
Avoid hard foods.
They can eat finger foods. -
18 months emotional development
Children are self-centered.
Child shows negativism.
They experience temper tantrums. -
18 months social patterns
begin developing some independence.
Children don't really interact with one another.
Treat other people as objects. -
2 years
Engages in parrallel play.
Plays simple games with others.
Says "please" if prompted.
Bosses other children. -
2 years self feeding
Can usually feed themselves and learn to use a fork.
Take a long time to eat. -
Two years emotional development
Speech and motor skills have improved.
Child expresses love and affection.
Less intense outbursts.
Easier to reason with.
Less self-centered.
More outgoing. -
2 years social patterns
devlop impressive social skills.
good at understanding and interacting with main caregivers.
Start to understand sharing. -
Two and One-half Years emotional development
Aren't as easily distracted.
Children may feel overwhelmed.
They're sensitive about being bossed, shown, helped, or directed.
Rapid mood changes. -
2 1/2 years social patterns
Begin to learn about the rights of others.
Social play is still parallel. -
3 years
Takes part in brief group activities
Takes turns.
Likes to help.
Shows affection. -
3 years self feeding
Quite skillful using a spoon and fork.
Meats and other tough foods should be cut into small pieces. -
3 years emotional development
more cooperative.
less frustrated.
more willing to take directions.
Like to talk. -
3 1/2 emotional development
Becomes insecure.
Fears are common.
May start habits.
Try controlling their enviornment.