What’s Happening at 2-3 Years?
Learning to Share
Taking turns can be difficult! When children start playing with friends, they will begin to learn the art of sharing.
Ways to Ease Separation Anxiety
No matter if it’s preschool, daycare, or just going to a friend’s house, many children will experience being separated from their parents at this age.
My Child Hits. Why?
This is an age where your child might not have the language skills to keep up with everything they are feeling. They may try to express themselves in other ways, like hitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
for Parents of 2-3 Year Olds
- Here are some ways to prepare your child for school.
- Transitioning to a new school can bring its own set of challenges.
- Learn more about choosing the right backpack.
- There are so many different ways to keep toddlers active!
- Try playing games at the dinner table.
- Try doing activities outside.
- If you have multiple children, encourage siblings to play together.
- Check out these toy recommendations for toddlers.
- Keep these toy safety tips in mind.
- Learn the benefits of open ended and close ended toys.
- Learn more about the importance of self-soothing.
- Mindfulness can be helpful.
- Independent play can help with problem solving, an essential self-soothing skill.
- Making a routine can reduce feelings of anxiety.
- Children should get 11-14 hours of sleep when they are 1-2 years old, and 10-13 hours when they are 3-5 years old.
- Some of this sleep comes from naps.
- Here are some ways to help your little one sleep.
- Executive function skills are incredibly important skills we use every day.
- These life skills help with problem solving and memory.
- They also help with succeeding in school.
- Learn more about executive function.
Use our checklists to track your baby’s behavior and discuss any concerns with your healthcare professional.
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