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Toddler development is amazing! There is so much that is going on in your toddler’s brain, that sets the foundation for how he learns and grows.
Read on to find out more about what are the developmental milestones at this age. We’ll also talk about what this means for toddler behavior, and many of the other concerns during the toddler years.
With an understanding of toddler development, you’ll be on your way to happy and confident parenting. Many of our stresses can come from a misunderstanding of what to expect from a toddler. Together, let’s make your child’s terrible two’s become the terrific two’s.
Parents today are doing what no other generation of parents has ever done before in human history. They are parenting with all the challenges and worries of the pandemic, from health and economic issues to dealing with bereavement to pandemic fatigue. At the same time, never before in history has there been so much stress…
Self-esteem will play a crucial role in how your toddler will handle setbacks, peer pressure, and other challenges throughout life when they grow older. Self-esteem or self-worth is defined as how much you appreciate and like yourself regardless of the circumstances. Children with self-esteem feel liked and accepted, confident, feel proud of what they can…
Here are some ways you can keep your child engaged while on lockdown. While other countries are beginning to return to normalcy, the same cannot be said for many others whose governments continue to implement lockdown measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. For adults, isolating at home for an extended period of…
A child’s emotional well-being is just as important as their physical health. by Jaclyn Lutanco-Chua, based on an interview with Dr. Queena Lee-Chua According to the World Health Organization, 1 out of 5 children experiences a mental health disorder in a given year. Mental disorders among children are described as serious changes in the ways…
The first three years of life are very significant. This time is considered the “critical period for brain development”. One of the critical skills to develop is movement. Toddlers start to explore the world around them, do some things independently, and improve their coordination. These activities encourage the development of a child’s motor, communication, and…
“When should kids learn to read?” As a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, this is one of the most common questions I hear from parents. Have you been wondering whether you should already start letter-a-week activities? Or print out that worksheet collection from the internet? If so, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll…
How do we raise resilient children? As a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, I’m often asked this question. Fortunately, scientists have studied all about teaching resilience in early childhood, so we have a lot of experience and research evidence to guide us. If you’ve been worried about how to raise your child to be resilient, you’re…
To raise successful kids, focus on exploration and EQ – not IQ Written by Jaclyn Lutanco-Chua, interview conducted by Victoria Ang-Nolasco, MD All parents want their toddlers to grow up and do amazing things with their lives. But how do we help our kids achieve success? Is it… enrolling our children in the most prestigious…
Both nightmares and night terrors are common in every age from toddlers through to the elderly. But nightmares and night terrors are two very different things. It is important to understand what makes them different to help your toddler cope. Let’s look at what causes night terrors in toddlers, as well as what’s the difference…
How soon can you start reading to your toddler? Is this the same as teaching your child to read? Let’s get this clear: reading to your toddler is NOT the same as teaching your child to read. It is too early to teach your toddler to read, but it is never too early to simply…
