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Your 24-Month-Old

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Your Baby Turns 2!

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR CHILD: TWO THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. Your child has made many important strides this year.

In just one year, your little one has gone from being a crawling baby to a running, jumping toddler. He's discovered new, more complex toys and games, learned to speak many words in a language you can understand and graduated from the bottle to table food.

He's become increasingly independent and now delights in showing off his knowledge and physical abilities. As you get ready to celebrate his second birthday, reflect on the advancements he's made and the challenges you've overcome in the past 12 months. Then prepare yourself for another eventful and equally amazing year to come.

2. You child is learning through play. If you are concerned that your toddler isn't receiving enough organised instruction, don't worry. Free play is a terrific way for children to learn about their environment and improve their motor and language skills. Feel confident that if her creche or playgroup focuses on free-play learning, the approach will help your child see that school and learning can be fun.

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