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Child Development

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12-15 Months

12- to 15-month-old children are growing quickly, and spend much of their time exploring their environment. This issue describes children’s basic needs as they pass their first birthday, includes tips for keeping exploring toddlers safe, and includes a beginning list of good toys.

Number: CHFD-E-40-01   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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16-18 Months

16- to 18-month-old children are learning to be more independent. This issue provides information on toddler sleep patterns, basic skills such as dressing themselves, the importance of routines, and some basic tips for guiding children’s behavior and gradually teaching right from wrong.

Number: CHFD-E-40-02   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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19-21 Months

19- to 21-month-old children are learning basic skills and exploring the world around them. This issue deals with questions about toddler teething, decisions about toilet training, ideas for toys that meet your growing toddler’s needs, and ways to spark curiosity and keep a toddler busy for hours.

Number: CHFD-E-40-03   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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22-24 Months

At 22 to 24 months old, toddlers are excited about being able to better control themselves. This issue includes game and activity ideas for developing language skills and familiarizing toddlers with their body parts. The issue also discusses issues such as thumb-sucking and security blankets, as well as ways to encourage toddlers’ budding independence and self-confidence.

Number: CHFD-E-40-04   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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25-27 Months

25- to 27-month-old children are becoming more social and more ready to play with playmates. Routines are still important because they give toddlers stability when they are facing many new experiences. This issue shares tips for developing and sticking with good daily routines.

Number: CHFD-E-40-05   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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28-30 Months

At 28 to 30 months, toddlers can do more activities, such as naming and sorting shapes, as well as matching and game playing. This issue focuses on play activities that promote motor development, thinking skills, and self-esteem. The issue includes a basic play dough recipe and other fun tips.

Number: CHFD-E-40-06   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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31-33 Months

At this age, young children are preparing for preschool, and practicing pronunciation and new words. This issue describes toys and activities that encourage language development, such as telephones, books, and music. The article also includes tips on choosing a preschool for your child.

Number: CHFD-E-40-07   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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34-36 Months

Young children are learning to feed themselves, and to make food choices that affect their health. This issue includes information on your child’s nutritional needs, including a wide variety of foods that help build healthy eating habits. The article also includes ideas for preparing child-friendly meals and ways to involve your child in the preparation process.

Number: CHFD-E-40-08   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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3 Years

At three years old, young children have developed many basic skills, including imagination, imitation, and creativity. This issue describes many skills that your three-year-old may be learning, and the types of play she may be exploring. Also included are some specific ideas for indoor and outdoor activities for three-year olds.

Number: CHFD-E-40-09   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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3 Years 4 Months-3 Years 6 Months

Between 34 and 36 months, toddlers are becoming adept at using their motor skills to make things. This issue includes instructions for making books and beanbags, ideas for active songs that promote motor development, and tips on how to help your child clean up when playtime is over.

Number: CHFD-E-40-10   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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3 1/2 Years-3 Years 9 Months

Between 31 and 33 months, children learn a great deal from books and music. This issue discusses the ways that reading and music contribute to toddlers’ development. The issue also includes tips on using television wisely to promote children’s learning and parent-child interaction.

Number: CHFD-E-40-11   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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3 Years 9 Months-4 Years

Safety is still important as your child approaches his fourth birthday. This issue covers safety concerns for young children and tips for keeping your home safe, including the need for parents to model appropriate and safe behavior. The article also includes ideas for helping young children cope with stress.

Number: CHFD-E-40-12   Date: 10/96  Pages: 2   Author Information

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