Toddler Month by Month

Oh, the wonders of toddlerhood! How fantastic is it that toddlers seem to learn something new everyday? Find out what developmental milestones to expect from your toddler each month, from talking to tantrums. Mamas, start your engines...
Toddler Month 13
Toddler Month 13
Words are growing in importance to your child around this age. Learn when he'll start to recognize his own name, plus discover the best developmental games to play now.
Toddler Month 14
Toddler Month 14
At this age, pointing is polite! Find out why it's a teaching tool. Plus, copying speech and imitating others matter so much now. Here's why...
Toddler Month 15
Toddler Month 15
If imitation is a form of flattery, get ready to have your ego stroked as your child wants to copy everything you do this month. Plus, learn the importance of playing narrator for your child every day, and why TV is one big bad babysitter!
Toddler Month 16
Toddler Month 16
Your child's brain is in overdrive! This month he's figuring things out through experimentation and is discovering how objects work. Plus, be careful about what your child sees on TV, Mama! Here's why...
Toddler Month 17
Toddler Month 17
You most likely have an impressive copycat on your hands! This month you child is honing her mimicking skills, and is especially keen on what you're looking at. And what's so cool about robots right now? Read on!
Toddler Month 18
Toddler Month 18
Your child's comprehension of language and categorizing is growing every day. Cool! But best of all? We've got tips on how to get more "Ok, Mom!" behaviors at clean-up time.
Toddler Month 19
Toddler Month 19
Watch what you say and do this month! Your little one is tuning into what's happening all around him. Plus, learn how to increase your child's vocabulary right now!
Toddler Month 20
Toddler Month 20
Catching your child staring in the mirror this month? Your toddler is finally starting to recognize his own face! Plus, this month he's starting to understand guilt and conflict. Welcome to the world, kid.
Toddler Month 21
Toddler Month 21
Flying the coop? Not so fast, but your toddler is experimenting with just how far she can be away from you and still feel safe. Plus, her language skills are really getting going now! Read on…
Toddler Month 22
Toddler Month 22
Did he just say what you think he said? Probably! Your toddler will have big language leaps this month. Plus, careful about what you say and how you say it—you little one is now being affected by secondhand emotions.
Toddler Month 23
Toddler Month 23
They don't call it the "terrible twos" for nothing. This month discover tips on how to prepare yourself for tantrums. Plus, hide-and-seek isn't just for fun—it's for learning, too!
Toddler Month 24
Toddler Month 24
Wait a minute—your baby is two already?! Time flies! Your child's imagination and vocabulary are growing by leaps and bounds! Learn more about the many milestones of this month.
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