From 18 to 36 months, your child:
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Uses 2 or 3-word sentences
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Asks for help using words or actions
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Can count and use new words
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Understands shapes and sizes
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Shows emotions and has mood swings or tantrums
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Knows and responds to others' feelings
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Wants approval and needs praise
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Asks a lot of questions
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Responds to requests, such as 'Get your coat'
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Gradually uses 1 hand more than the other
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Can walk up and down stairs
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Can learn to ride a tricycle
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Can run, climb, kick, and throw a ball
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Dances to music
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Tells stories, sings songs, and plays
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Tries to do more independently
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Helps with simple household chores, such as taking laundry out of the dryer
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Has trouble sharing and says 'no' or 'mine'
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Becomes familiar with routines
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Recognizes and names familiar people
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Shows interest in a new person, thing, or sound
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Enjoys playing alone and near other children
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By 36 months, enjoys pretend play with others
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Shows an increased attention span
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Solves problems by trial and error
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Participates in group activities
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Shows affection openly, such as hugging
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Uses social language, such as please and thank you
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Copies adult behaviours
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Gets frustrated sometimes because they want to do more than they are able to do
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Tries to be the boss but needs to know that parents set limits
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Has a lot of fears and may have nightmares