Milestones & Motor Skills
This age range is when most babies start to sit up without support
What is 6–8 months
The first basic emotion most infants show, usually within the first 6 weeks.
What is a social smile
Reading aloud to children daily promotes growth in this part of the brain.
What is language development
Newborns typically sleep this many hours a day.
What is 16–18 hours
"Babies should be potty trained by 18 months."
What is Myth?
Most toddlers begin walking independently around this age.
What is 12–15 months
Around 9–12 months, many babies experience this type of anxiety.
What is stranger anxiety or separation anxiety
These everyday interactions are crucial for brain development in the first 3 years.
What are serve-and-return interactions
Creating this helps toddlers settle more easily at bedtime.
What is a bedtime routine
"Talking to a baby before they talk helps them learn language."
What is Fact
This gross motor skill is typically mastered by age 3 and involves alternating feet.
What is climbing stairs
Toddlers often have tantrums because they are developing this.
What is autonomy or emotional regulation?
This concept explains how experiences wire a child’s brain architecture.
What is neuroplasticity
Night waking is common until this developmental milestone.
What is self-soothing
"Walking early means the child will be an athlete."
What is Myth
The fine motor skill that allows a child to grasp small objects using thumb and forefinger
What is the pincer grasp
Empathy begins to emerge around this age.
What is 2 years old
Sensory play supports development in this type of processing.
What is cognitive or sensory integration
Preschoolers need about this many hours of sleep daily.
What is 10–13 hours
"It's okay if a 2-year-old doesn’t share yet."
What is Fact
By age 5, children should be able to do this multi-step motor task involving balance and coordination.
What is hopping on one foot or skipping
A child showing concern when another is hurt demonstrates this social-emotional milestone.
What is emotional empathy
By age 3, the brain is this percentage of its adult size.
What is 80–85%
Consistent daily routines help regulate this body system.
What is the circadian rhythm
"Screens can replace playtime for learning."
What is Myth