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your baby is now able to walk while holding your hands.
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your baby is begining to form concepts.
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baby is now able to walk fast and run stiffly.
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baby gradually refinds concepts
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baby can now walk up and down stairs with help
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baby progresses from simple imitation play to imaginative play
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baby lacks ability to start efficiently stop quickly while running.
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baby becomes interested in the outcome of activities rather than just the activities themselves.
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baby enjoys running but is unable to measure sudden stops. he or she may collide with other people or objects. by the age of 2 1/2 the avefrage child has reached half of his or her adult height.
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your baby now becomes increasingly interested in children's TV shows.
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your baby is now able to go up stairs by alternating feet, but goes down one foot at a time. posture of a 3 year old is better then the posture of a 2 year old
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baby becomes more skilled in putting puzzles together. between the ages of 2 and 3 the chest becomes larger in circumference than the head and the child's protruding abdomen.
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exposes child to different syles of music. playing musical instruments boosts physical development.
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your child can hop several times in a row.
ride pedal toys,gaining speed with increased strength.
child is now able to use spoon,fork, and knife to eat.
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your 4 year old may be more mood and try to express emotions verbally.
child needs and seeks parental approval
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at this age your child now likes to climb and play in jungle gym and other outdoor activities.
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is more patient, generous, and shows increased willingness to cooperate.
may act protective of younger children.
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sing to the tune of "are you sleeping brother john,?' red is rojo
green is verde
blue azul
negro black
yellow amarillo
purple is morado
brown cafe
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looses baby teeth
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feels less jelous of siblings.
may have nightmares.
