What are some developmental milestones for toddlers?

Alliance For Kids®

Developmental milestones for toddlers include the following:

seeks independence
develops language skills
learns new skills like walking and toilet training
uses mobility is a means to learning
threatened by changes in routine

This content originally appeared on the Alliance for Kids website.

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