Your Clever Toddler in Week 100: Why Possessiveness Is a Good Sign

When your child is playing with a friend and claims something as "mine," your first instinct may be to encourage sharing. But before you do, state the truth about it to reinforce your toddler's burgeoning self-definition skills:

• "Yes, that is your blanket."
• "Yes, that is your truck. Jeremy is playing with it right now, in one minute he'll likely be done with it and then you can have a turn."
• "Yes, I am your mommy but I'm also Alison's mommy."
• "No, that book is Marni's. You can have a turn with it but she'll be taking it home with her."

Coming soon, look forward to: Week 101: Dialogue during Story Time Boosts Kids' Vocabulary
Review the most recent accomplishments: Week 99: Why Hide and Seek Is So Fun Now

Curious about how else your toddler might be developing right now? Learn more about her clever brain and her growing body here:

• What's happening in Month 24?
• Here's what our pediatrician says you might be worried about this month.