The physical abilities of a toddler
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As the name suggests, children this age are doing just that… toddling! But they’re also mastering a whole heap of other skills that will stand them in good stead in the years to come.
The growing independence of a toddler
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It takes the whole first year for your child to realise they’re a separate person from you. This can be a confusing time for children and parents as toddlers swing between being super-independent and clinging to you.