Care of a Toddler - Social Development

Question 1

Says “No” even while complying with request

Answer 1

15 months

Question 2

New awareness of strangers

Answer 2

18 months

Question 3

separation anxiety

Answer 3

18 months

Question 4

Begins to have temper tantrums

Answer 4

18 months

Question 5

Ritualistic; has favorite toy or blanket

Answer 5

18 months

Question 6

Thumb sucking most prominent

Answer 6

18 months

Question 7

Shows signs of increasing autonomy and individuality

Answer 7

2 years

Question 8

Makes simple choices when possible

Answer 8

2 years

Question 9

Remains ritualistic, especially at bedtime

Answer 9

2 years

Question 10

Can help undress self and pull on simple clothes

Answer 10

2 years

Question 11

Doesn’t share well

Answer 11

2 years

Question 12

Caregiver/ parent can help child learn boundaries by teaching them to accept appropriate limits

Answer 12

2 years

Question 13

Beginning to see self as separate individual from reflected appraisal of significant others

Answer 13

30 months

Question 14

Sees other children as objects

Answer 14

30 months

Question 15

Becomes increasingly independent, ritualistic and negativistic

Answer 15

30 months

Question 16

Need for autonomy

Answer 16

30 months

Question 17

respond well to choices not requiring a “yes” or “no

Answer 17

30 months