1 - 2 years social and emotional behaviour

Sure, your toddler understands the word ‘no’ – just don’t expect her to abide by it! At this age, she has little self- control so she’ll find it difficult to do as you ask if she really wants to do something different.

• she’s inquisitive and has endless energy, but needs your attention and to be reassured regularly
• she is very attached to you, and may be fearful of strangers
• she resists being separated from you
• she loves interacting with adults and particularly enjoys playing repetitive games
• she can play alongside other children but isn’t yet able to interact or share with them
• she loves to copy those around her – talking on the phone, carrying a baby
• she isn’t flexible in her approach to tasks – there is a ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ way to do things and she wants to do it the ‘right’ way
• she is becoming fussier about the food she eats – at this time, some toddlers refuse to try any new foods at all and reject many of the old favourites
• her memory is improving – she can remember and copy past events
• she can now tackle simple puzzles
• she loves games of the imagination
• she experiences a wide range of emotions - and can move from one to another with lightning speed!
• she loves a cuddle