Child Development

“Pee pee in the potty” is a short, repetition-based phrase and song commonly used in early childhood potty training to cue toddlers to use the toilet for urination. As an in...

A preschool IQ test is a standardized assessment designed to estimate cognitive abilities in children roughly ages 2–5. These tests sample problem-solving, language, memory, a...

At 17 months, toddlers are rapidly refining movement, understanding more language than they can speak, and experimenting with independence. This stage is marked by walking with...

Emotional regulation for preschoolers is the growing ability to notice, understand, and manage big feelings in ways that are safe and acceptable to themselves and others. At thi...

Two year olds are learning to understand their own feelings, notice others’ feelings, and interact more with people beyond their main caregivers. You may see them move quickly...

At 20 months, many toddlers cry more than parents expect, and this is often a normal part of development. Crying at this age typically signals a need or a feeling that the child...

At around 15 months of age, sleep typically consolidates into a predictable pattern of nighttime sleep and one daytime nap, though timing and consistency vary widely across chil...

Three-year-olds cry often because their brains are rapidly developing language and emotional skills while their impulse control and coping strategies are still immature. Crying...

At 17 months, toddlers are rapidly strengthening gross and fine motor skills, expanding early language, and learning cause-and-effect relationships. Activities that support this...

A 20 month old cries often as a primary way to communicate needs, discomfort, or emotion. At this age, crying can stem from predictable developmental stages and common physical...