Self-Awareness
Toddlers use this to point out different parts of their body.
What is a mirror?
Toddlers start using utensils by themselves.
What is self feeding?
Around age two, toddlers often use this 2-letter word to establish boundaries and test independence.
What is no?
Toddlers use these three pronouns to view themselves as distinct people.
What is me, mine, and I?
Putting on clothing items by themselves.
What is dressing?
At around age two, a toddler's brain undergoes a massive burst of emotional growth, which often results in these famous, dramatic outbursts.
What are the "Terrible Twos
Toddlers four basic emotions
What is happy, sad, mad, and scared?
Knowing basic feelings
What is emotional expression?
When a toddler looks at a parent's facial expression to figure out if a new situation is safe or scary, they are using this social-emotional technique.
What is social referencing?
When a child starts recognizing other peoples actions and feelings.
What are body cues?
Attempting to brush teeth, wipe hands, and wipe their face with a napkin.
What is basic hygiene?
Aside from frustration, these two basic physical needs are the most common underlying triggers for a sudden toddler meltdown.
What are hunger and tiredness
When toddlers start showing their clear likes and dislikes.
What are decisions?
Toddlers start to notice what happens in order daily.
What is following a routine?
giving a toddler this simple option between two parent-approved choices is a proven psychological trick to reduce tantrums by satisfying their need for control.
What is a limited choice