Toddler Week by Week

Throughout her second year, your toddler learns and develops in amazing ways. Read on for fascinating research and recommendations on your child's growth between 52 and 104 weeks. Here's what to expect during your child's first year, week by week.
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 53: Recognizing His Own Name
During the early part of your child's second year, he'll start to understand when you're talking about him. Learn why discussing your ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 54: More Learning about Love and Trust
Your toddler will continue to develop internalized concepts of trust and love throughout his second year, which will fuel his relationships ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 55: Developmental Games To Play Now!
Your toddler will start initiating games with you soon, if she hasn't already. Learn why this playtime is important and how you can further the ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 56: Wary of Robots
Your child has likely played with an array of motorized toys at this point in her life: cars that zoom forward after being pulled back, animals ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 57: Why Copying Builds Relationships
Copying your child's speech and actions is the highest form of flattery for her! Learn why it's the perfect way to build a relationship with any ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 58: Pointing as a Teaching (and Bonding) Tool
You know by now that when your little one thrusts her index finger at an object, she’s drawing you into her realm of curiosity. How you respond ... Read More
Your Clever Toddler in Week 59: The Onset of Peer Influence
Your Clever Toddler in Week 59: The Onset of Peer Influence
Around 14 months, your child begins to want to do it all and do it all well. And there's no better way to learn than by imitating the same-age kids ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 60: Willing to Help Others
Start doling out even small responsibilities to your toddler: He's eager to lend you a hand! Learn how to manage this new helpfulness skill. ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 61: Combining Memory and Mimicry
Have you noticed your little one perfectly mimicking some of your actions, even ones that are seriously complex? Learn what's behind this new ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 62: Mimicking to Build Trust
When your toddler copies the things you do, he gets a taste of being a grown-up. But when you mimic his actions, the experience can be even more ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 63: How New Words Help Your Child Learn to Categorize
Right now, your little one is paying attention to all the words you use that pertain to your world together. Find out why it's so important to ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 64: Comprehending Words before Using Them
At this young age, your child can understand far more than he can say! Learn why toddlers’ expression usually follows their comprehension. ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 65: Why TV Is a Bad Babysitter
It's a surefire way to keep your toddler occupied while you finish up all the things on your to-do list. But studies show that too much time spent ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 66: The Difference between Pointing and Reaching
Your little one knows that you’ll allow him to grasp at items that are safe to touch. But he’ll look quizzically at you and point when noticing ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 67: Guessing (and Testing!) How Things Work
Your toddler is a little scientist right now: You'll find him playing with one toy, then picking up a similar one and attempting to use it the ... Read More
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