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Child is normally able to walk and has grown about 10 inches and gained 15 pounds in the first year.
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Child becomes increasingly better at activities that require coordination and is able to do activities like jump in one place and run in a forward direction.
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Child may be able to do things that require more balance and special movement like throwing a ball or riding a tricycle.
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Child may start to speak some words and phrases.
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Child can clim, skip, hop and can be more independent on things such as dressing themselves.
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Child can start to play sports and run, also time for developing imagination.
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More independent, usually kinder to younger children or pets.
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Puberty for some girls, but child may learn to read and write at this age.
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Huge changes in appearance as some children may be going through puberty at this time.
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Rapid ability in mental skills, much better at talking about thoughts and feelings.