Emotional development of babies from 12-18 months

Summary

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When your baby reaches an age of 12-18 months, you’ll notice a considerable development in his/her social and emotional behaviour. Here are a few Social and Emotional Milestones that you can expect your baby to reach at this age: Loves being the centre of attention.
Plays best alone.
Dislike sharing toys.
Copies adult activities, such as driving a car, reading, or cooking.
Separates from you for brief periods of time.
Changes food likes and dislikes often.
Enjoys familiar places.
Boldly explores and tries new things.
Takes risks, if a trusted adult is present.
Identifies themself in a mirror or photo.
Hugs and kisses parents and other very familiar people and pets.
Want to do things independently.
Fight with other children while learning to share.
Show jealousy when attention is given to other family members.
Get frustrated easily (throws temper tantrums)
Display a sense of owning toys and people.
Enjoy older children but not play with them.
Have a security toy or blanket.
Waves bye-bye and notes when a parent has gone out
learns good eating habitsPlay and Activity

You can support your toddler's social and emotional development by

Offer choices like "Do you want to put your shirt or your shoes on first?"
Have happy goodbye routines when you and family members leave each other.
Allow your toddler to help with chores like putting clothes in the laundry basket, pick up toys, or put away clean clothes.
Provide regular chances for your toddler to play beside children the same age.
Don't force your toddler to play with other children.
Play with your toddler and teach sharing.
Use "yes" and "no" to clearly set reasonable limits. Briefly explain your reasons and be consistent.
Model good manners: use "please" and "thank you."
Comfort your toddler, especially when he is upset, sick, or hurt.
Create many happy moments, such as family meals and bedtime routines.
Give your toddler opportunities to feel successful.
Allow your toddler to play on her own.
Talk about emotions: "You seem to be really happy!"
Read stories and look at pictures that focus on emotions.
Talk about changes in routines.

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