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With toddlerhood comes independence. Their minds are taking in
information in so many ways. They watch you, they listen, and
they copy you. They want to do things by themselves, but they
want you to be close by in case they need you. Feeling safe and
secure is the key to a toddler's healthy development. That
feeling of security comes from you. If your toddler knows you
will be there when she needs you, she will be more confident
to explore on her own. The tricky part is knowing when to help
and when to stand back. So listen and watch carefully as your
toddler tries new things. Your toddler will let you know if
she needs you to step in and help.
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Toddlers have big feelings that can change in an instant. It
may be hard to know what your toddler needs. He can be
giggling one moment and throwing toys in anger the next. He
might run to you for a hug and then push you away. He might
try to explore his world by himself, and then cry if you're
too far away. Sometimes they don't know how they feel,
let alone how to tell you what they are feeling or manage
their emotions. Learning about feelings can be overwhelming
for a toddler, but with a little time and patience, you will
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Toddlers are fantastic learners. Between birth and age 3, a
toddler's brain makes millions of new connections. These
connections, called synapses, are critical for learning. But
your toddler's brain makes more connections than it needs, so
the brain trims away those that aren't being used. This is
normal and healthy. Here's where you come in. Every time you
interact with your toddler, you are helping to shape your
child's brain. This might sound scary, but it doesn't need to
be. When you respond in caring ways, you help your child feel
safe and secure. As a result, his brain responds by
strengthening the connection. Your relationship with your child
creates a healthy road map for your toddler's brain development
and sets the foundation for all learning.
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