PHYSICAL HEALTH
I start walking without help.
Let me try new things. Play and walk with me outside.
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL
I like to explore with help.
Encourgage me to explore while you watch. Smile and say, "You did it!".
HOW I LEARN
I know what I want.
Notice what I like and want to do. Play along with me.
THINGS I KNOW
I begin to scribble.
Let me try crayons and markers while you draw with me.
LANGUAGE
I begin using words.
I want to understand and say words. Tell me what is happening as we do it.
No Screen Time (TV, Video Games, or Computer) Until Age Two
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises no screen time until at least age two. Talk, sing, read, and play with your baby to help his or her brain develop best.
Very Young Children Can Feel Stress
Starting child care or changing child care providers can be hard for your baby. He or she may seem more needy, or not sleep or eat as well. It is normal for babies to miss people they have spent time with. Be patient. If you see a change in behavior, try to think about what routines may have changed. Comfort your baby and talk about it. Even though your baby may not be able to talk back to you, your baby will know that he or she can depend on you when things are difficult or scary. For more help, call the Statewide Family Help Line at 1-800-932-4673.
Learn how to check your baby's development from 12 to 18 months (PDF).