... of growing motor skills and communication, of an emerging sense of self, and a burgeoning curiosity/mobility which can sometimes surprise patients’ families. Keywords: 18 month old ; separation anxiety ; toilet training ; language development ; early literacy ; walking ; autism screening ; new...)

... to “talk back,” especially during dressing, bathing, feeding, playing, and walking. This kind of “turn taking” is a foundation of language and conversation. Singing and talking during these typical daily routines also encourages language, as does reading aloud, looking at books, and talking about...)

... and accomplishments. Spend individual time with your child, playing with her, reading to her, hugging or holding her, taking walks, painting, going to the zoo or library, and doing puzzles together. Focus on activities that she expresses interest in and enjoys. Listen to and respect your child. Appreciate...)

... in their child’s development since the last visit or observing age-specific developmental skill attainment, such as whether the child is walking or pointing, the pediatric health care professional may identify delays or other abnormalities in a child’s development that warrant further investigation. ⁵¹...)

... with routine and a dark, quiet room.This is the age where cribs can be transitioned out of the parents’ room . 1d1. Development: Walking and Other Movements ● Old data suggests the average child should be able to walk backward and run at 15 months old; however, it is within normal range to walk forward...)

... as taking a walk, eating together, or going to the park together. 6b. Language and Literacy Promotion ● Parents should be encouraged to read to their child at least once a day. This has been shown to be an effective method of early language and literacy promotion. ● Parents should also be encouraged...)

...Commentary by Claire Boogaard, MD, MPH Published June 2023 Your patient has now turned 12 months old and is officially a toddler. During this time of life, children are developing quickly—learning how to walk and talk, interact with others, and start to problem solve. Their eating habits...)

... of violence, families do not venture outside with their children for fun physical activities, such as walking, bike riding, swinging, swimming, playing tennis, or jogging. ^{11 , 12 , 69} In a safe environment with community resources, these activities...)

... as a family. Go on walks, play in the park or on a safe street, or ride bikes. Use this time to help your child get to know his community. Make sure your child has plenty of opportunity for active play at child care or preschool. Continue to use a size-appropriate forward-facing car safety seat...)

... or taking a short walk together. Point out to your child that this is your special time together. Play Opportunities and Interactive Games Playtime with peers provides valuable opportunities to learn social skills that are important to a successful transition to school. By this age, children are able...)

... and prevent further ingestion and again at age 2 years because the ability to walk and climb could increase access to new Pb-containing locations in the child’s environments during the period when continuing nonnutritive hand-to-mouth activity is still developmentally normal. Other risk factors were...)

... pages 18 and 19. 22 Chapter 1 The First Year of Life No Time to Sleep Infants are o en wakeful at night around the time they reach major milestones. ey may also seem impatient and irritable during the daytime. It s as if the baby is so eager to master a new skill, be it standing up or walking alone...)

... object, while squeezing the buttocks together. Numerous variations of stool-withholding behavior exist, including crouching, dancing or walking on tiptoes, and crying out in anticipation of the pain. Not infrequently, these episodes are misinterpreted by the parents as valiant attempts to defecate...)

... the recommendation for social skills and social language interventions for students with ASD. ³⁷¹ Children with ASD may have low muscle tone or a developmental coordination disorder. Although the ages for sitting and walking do not differ between children with ASD and children with typical...)

... that cannot be damaged by the infant’s ripping or chewing. Sample Questions How do you think your baby is learning? Does he watch you as you walk around the room? Anticipatory Guidance Your baby’s vision gradually improves during the first year of life. By 6 months of age, he should be able...)