Things You Should Know About Your Two Year Old
Wednesday, 8. July 2009
Parents of toddlers have watched their children grow at an astonishing rate. The amount of growth from one year to the next is tremendous in young children and the foundation for learning is laid early during this period. Two year olds have very different needs than younger toddlers as they begin to learn new skills and understand the world around them.
Every child is different, but there are some common behaviors that most two year olds share. They are curious, still rely on their parents for security and support, and can have a hard time with social interaction. If you need tips on training and teaching toddlers here are six things you should know about your two year old.
Two year olds generally begin to show an interest in playing with others, but they will mostly play alongside other children rather than with them. It won’t be for another year or so that toddlers have the social skills necessary to play cooperative games with other children.
Parents of toddlers are often warned about the “terrible twos” when tantrums are frequent. Toddlers often have tantrums because they are not able to express themselves and their emotions verbally yet; so help them to verbalize their feelings to minimize tantrums.
