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Long time daddy here, want to share a few important developmental milestones for anyone who is clueparenting.
Newborns (0-2 months): Starting small, they'll soon follow where you point, so point and talk a lot.
Infants (2-6 months): Grabbing stuff, rolling over, starting to sit up... it’s time for loads of positive reinforcement from you.
Babies (6-18 months): Baby is starting to remember people, engage in social play, and understand commands.
Toddlers (18 months – 3 years): ABCs, 123s, and social skills. Patience, it will not be perfect, they will learn more and more each day.
Early Child (3-5 years): Lots of pretending and imagining happening during these years. Look out for learning to play in groups, and recognizing basic shapes and some letters.
Remember, these are rough guidelines, and every child develops at their own pace. Just be there for them and they will get there eventually.
Also, if you are ever in doubt and thing something's not right, get professional help. Better safe than sorry :smile:
Submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by ExperiencedDad123
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This is a great general summary, but one thing I'd like to add as a neurologist is that these milestones might not only vary from child to child but also might seem 'out of order' for some. Some children might start recognizing people first and then start sitting up. As long as they're within the appropriate age ranges and their pediatrician is happy, there’s no need for worry.
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This is so accurate! I had this moment with my firstborn when they were a baby, and they recognized my husband after he'd been out of town for a week. Absolutely melted my heart. Ah, and the pretending phase... my youngest is in that stage right now. So much fun (and yes, occasionally a bit tiring).
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Excellent outline! As a preschool teacher, I’ve seen this pattern firsthand time and time again. With the toddlers in particular, introducing colors, shapes and letters through engaging games really helps the learning process. Singing songs about the ABCs or numbers also goes a long way to ensuring that they stick.