From Baby to Big Kid: Month 36

What to expect from your toddler’s development

Learn how your child’s development unfolds from 30 to 36 months and what you can do to support her learning and growing.

What it’s like for you

Read about common experiences parents have at this age, like marveling at their walking, talking, running, joking three-year-old and wondering where their baby went.

What it’s like your child

Tune in to how a toddler playing pretend nurtures all areas of her development.

Did You Know...

Read the research on what’s typical when it comes to tantrums, and what types of tantrums might signal that your child needs additional support.

Spotlight on: Preparing for Preschool

Take a close look at what you can do to get your child ready for preschool in the weeks before her big “first day.” You’ll also find tips for how to handle drop-off in the morning when your child is having a hard time separating.

Let’s Play: Activities that nurture bonding and learning

Check out these fun activities that nurture your baby’s development and her connection to you.

What’s On Your Mind?

The Q & A’s below are adapted from the Your Child’s Behavior column in American Baby Magazine, written by Claire Lerner and Rebecca Parlakian of ZERO TO THREE and authors of this newsletter.

• I’m thinking about enrolling my 3-year-old in a toddler music class that’s taught in French, just for the exposure to another language. But is one hour of French each week going to be more confusing than beneficial?
• My son is now three years old and he has started to play with his penis. How do you explain privacy to a small boy and get him to keep his penis in his pants?

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