Pretend play includes the symbolic use of objects. Once an object has been given an “identity” (for example, a block

Words are all around us! Just one more stop before you head home. So into the store, you go. You’re

The beginning of understanding other people’s minds is gradual; at 9 months, an infant may exhibit “joint attention,” the ability

By the end of their second year, toddlers begin to understand the relationship between objects, solve simple jigsaw puzzles, and

The learning process becomes more thoughtful for toddlers as they approach their third birthday. They begin solving problems and performing mental

When children develop the ability to deceive others is controversial, and some researchers believe that “lying” does not truly emerge