In this episode of Season Two, Dr. Carole Keim discusses two year olds. Dr. Keim explains exactly what developmental and behavioral milestones to expect, offers potty training and safety advice, and touches on preschool and checkups for your two year old.This age is often called “the terrible twos” largely because children have learned the word ‘no’ and have started advocating for themselves. They’re exploring their environments with increased motor skills and speech but not as many words as they’d like to express things. They’re also exploring boundaries. Dr. Keim explains how to navigate their frustrations and tantrums from a place of understanding where they’re at.In this episode….Social developmentMotor skillsBehaviorPotty trainingSafetyPreschool2 year checkupSocial 00:33Parallel play 50+ wordsCombines 2 wordsFollows 2-step commandSpeech 50% intelligible to strangersNames at least 5 body partsLikes familiarity - might want the same book every nightMany children start preschool around age 2-3Types of preschools - Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia Preschool vs daycare Motor 05:31Scoop with a spoonKick a ballHop with 2 feetRuns wellClimb a ladder at a playgroundRemoves clothing - esp socksstacks objectsturns pages in bookdraw a lineBehavior 06:31exploring boundaries Starting to advocate for themselvesPraise/notice good behavior Help them express joy, anger, sadness, frustrationYou’ll start to notice their personality around people/situationsEncourage free play up to 1 hour per dayMake time for learning through reading, talking, singing, exploring togetherLimit TV to 1 hour of high quality programming that you watch togetherAvoid TV during meal times and in bedroomsBe aware of your own screen use around childPotty training 09:19plan for frequent potty breaks (up to 10x per day)Teach them to wash handsFor independence, must be able to remove/replace clothing, get on/off toiletSafety 11:12Car seat - can change to forward facingUse helmet for anything with wheelsRemove firearms from homePreschool 12:45Can help with social interactions, sharing2-year checkup 13:13No vaccines other than flu/covid until age 4Ok to allow child to answer questions, but be ready to jump in if they feel nervous or give wrong answers (which they often do at this age)They typically feel comfortable during the physical exam Ask your doctor if you have any specific questions about behavior, tantrums, nutrition, vitamins, potty training, constipation, and sleep routines Hopefully this helps you enjoy time with your two year old with less worry. For additional tips and advice on babies and toddlers, follow Dr. Keim on her TikTok and YouTube channels. Her book, “The Baby Manual”, covers the first year of baby life and is the subject of Season One of this podcast. Remember it is always okay to call your doctor or emergency services if you have concerns about your baby’s health.   Resources discussed in this episode:The Baby Manual - Available on Amazon--Dr. Carole Keim MD: linktree | tiktok | instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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