Toddler Emotional Development |
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Warm, accepting, close relationships provide the foundation for healthy emotional development for toddlers.
You should encourage toddlers to do things for themselves, such as feeding and dressing. Plan activities that allow for independence, yet be careful not to frustrate them with an activity that is still too difficult. Their verbal skills are not developed enough to respond with words, so they may resort to biting. Toddlers often respond to situations without being aware of their emotional state. You should help toddlers sort out their feelings by giving words to them when they are scared, angry, or excited. Helping toddlers identify their emotions and use language is an important part of your job. For example, some toddlers may bite their playmates when angry or frustrated.
To meet the emotional needs of toddlers, make sure you:
An example of expanded language is:
- Allow them to feed and dress themselves and encourage the development of self-help skills when they are ready
- Encourage and support their developmental achievements such as walking, talking, and climbing
- Listen and expand toddlers’ emerging language.
An example of expanded language is:
- Child says, “Truck!”
- You say, “Yes, it is a big, blue truck that makes a lot of noise.”
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