Whew! You made it through the “Trying 2’s”! So what is next? There is so much going on in a child’s development during this next stage. Children are able to understand and start to have more control over emotions, be capable of developing early friendships, use longer sentences, have a stronger memory, and continue to develop their motor skills. Three year old’s love to play make believe. While your child is becoming more independent, they still need your support. Keep reading to learn more about how to nurture your child’s play and communication development during this stage.

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By two and a half years of age, your child will be developing their sense of self and becoming their own person with their own opinions. This can be challenging at times for both children and parents! As their independence and thinking skills grow, you will also notice your child’s play and communication skills advancing along with them. Here are some skills to be on the lookout for and ways in which you as a parent can help support your child’s development!

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At 2 years of age, your little one is officially a toddler! Toddlers start thinking, communicating, and playing in new ways that are so exciting to watch. Play continues to be the primary way in which children at this age learn new skills. Keep reading to learn more about what to expect during this phase of development and how you can best support your child’s language and play skills.

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Time is flying and your toddler is nearing their second birthday. Around this age, you can expect to see symbolic play continue to develop. Symbolic play, or pretend play, that has already started to emerge, will start to extend beyond themselves. Read on to learn more on what to expect, and how we as caregivers can be great partners in play!

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Around 17 months of age, your child will enter the symbolic phase of play. Symbolic play, also known as pretend play, is when a child uses an object or toy to represent something else. This is an important development in young children’s play. At the same time, your child’s communication skills will be starting to take off! Here is what every parent should know about this type of play and how to foster your child’s communication skills through play at home.

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From 13-17 months, your baby’s play skills are ready to take off, literally! By 18 months, most babies will be on the move. This means they can explore even more of the world around them. The possibilities of play grow along with their expanding world. During this stage, you can also expect your toddler to become a better communicator with gestures, sounds, and words. Read on to discover what you can do as a parent to help foster communication through play with your busy toddler!

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