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Great Beginnings: A Series for Parents of Infants and Young Children -- Information on each month from 12 to 23. Each publication looks at developmental milestones and common behaviors, interests, and needs for that stage of development.

1-2-3 Grow! Series -- A series of newsletters for parents discussing parenting issues and child development from 13-24 months.
13-15 months    16-18 months    19-21 months    22-24 months

Ages & Stages -- These fact sheets describe the typical development of young children 12 to 18 and 18 to 24 months. Developmental milestones are included for physical development, mental development, and social and emotional development. Ideas for parents, recommended books for parents, and recommended books and toys for children this age are also included.
12-18 Months    18-24 Months

Toddler Development -- This publication provides information on what to expect from toddlers, how toddlers grow and develop at their own rate, and some activities that toddlers enjoy and that help them grow and develop. Includes information on physical development, social and emotional development, and intellectual development for one-year-olds.   (Spanish)

Ages & Stages -- A series of publications that provide information on development; typical behaviors, interests, and needs; safety hazards; and play of one-year-olds.
12-18 Months    Toddlers & Two-Year-Olds

Tots in Action -- A series on the development of toddlers. Looks at how toddlers develop physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally from 12 to 24 months. Includes information on what it is like to parent a one-year-old and how one can cope with common frustrations during this period of development. 12-18 Months    18-24 Months

The Growing Years -- A series of publications that address children's development and parenting issues at each age/stage of development.
Months 12 and 13    Months 13 and 14    Months 15 and 16    Months 17 and 18    Months 19 and 20
Months 21 and 22    Months 23 and 24

What to Expect When Baby Turns One -- Provides information on developmental milestones, characteristics, needs, interests, etc. at age one and the months ahead.

You and Your 1-Year-Old -- Information on sleeping; bathing; dressing; eating; toilet training; crawling, climbing, and walking; talking; play and people; sexual development; thumb-sucking; and independence and discipline.

Parenting Made Easier: Ages & Stages -- TODDLERS -- Provides information on children's development from month 14 to year 3. Looks at emotional, social, physical, language, and intellectual development; provides tips for parents; and suggests appropriate toys.

Visits With You and Your Baby: 12 to 24 Months & Beyond – A booklet that begins by providing an overview and tips for parents on the toddler years. The booklet goes on to break the toddler years into stages (12-15 months, 15-18 months, 18-21 months, and 21-24 months), providing information about child development and growth, communication, meal time, activities, health and safety, child care, etc.

A Child in Your Life Series - My How You’ve Grown! Development in Early Childhood – An interactive booklet for parents that provides information and activities on how a child grows during the first two years of his/her life, how to watch your child grow, and how to help your child grow.

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Keys to Great Parenting: Fun Learning with Your Baby or Toddler . . . (series)

How am I Growing and Changing? -- This publication provides a chart for recording your child's physical and motor development.

My Child is an Artist! The Stages of Artistic Development -- This article addresses artistic development in young children and offers suggestions for parents on how to support this development.

Communicating with Infants and Toddlers -- This article address communication development in young children and the various ways parents can help their children develop communication skills.

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Understanding Children: Language Development -- This article provides information on typical language skills and how to nurture them during the ages of 12 to 18 months.

24 Ways To Boost Your Child's Language Skills -- A colorful, illustrated list of 24 ways parents can support their child's language development.

Show Your Little Explorer the World -- This article looks at how toddlers learn through exploring the world around them. It provides ideas for parents on how they can support their child's intellectual development and love of learning.

Intellectual Development of Toddlers -- This article provides information on developmental milestones, common behaviors, and activities that support the intellectual growth and development of one-year-olds.

Your Child's Brain: The Crucial First Years -- Looks at the research on brain development and how experiences during the early years affect brain development and functioning throughout life. Provides 10 guidelines for parents and other caregivers on raising healthy, happy children and confident, competent learners.

Understanding Children: Biting -- This article addresses the reasons children bite and what parents can do about biting. It also provides a chart for recording information that can help parents or caregivers understand why a child is biting.

Getting Ready To Walk--Signs of Readiness -- Looks at the process of learning how to walk and the age range for first steps.

One-Year-Olds Still Need To Suck -- Looks at the reasons young children suck pacifiers or thumbs and the age range when this is common.

Family Issue Facts: A Fact Sheet for Families and People who Work with Families--Temperament -- This publication addresses temperaments in young children. Specifically, it provides the definition of temperament; discusses the importance of recognizing and understanding our own and others' temperaments; describes the nine traits of temperaments and how these translate into certain behaviors/needs in young children; and looks at the three temperament trait patterns in children--the "easy," "difficult," and "slow to warm up" child.

Sexuality and Your Child -- For Children Ages 0 to 3 -- Topics include What is Sexuality?, How Do Young Children Learn About Sexuality?, Characteristics of Sexual Development, What Can A Parent Do?, and Animals and Reproduction.