Dr. Carole Keim explains all the toddler behavior you can expect at different ages between ages one and three. She goes through all main behavior and ability changes and gets to the heart of why toddlers are acting in the way they are. The more understanding you have of why children are behaving in a certain way, the easier it is to see things from their point of view. Dr. Keim offers tips and tricks for navigating the word no, the repeated question why, three year old defiance, and other notable toddler behaviors. It will be difficult, they tend to push all your buttons while learning boundaries, but Dr. Keim will make you feel more confident in your navigation. In this episode:1-1.5 yo1.5-2 yo2 yo3 yoResources1-1.5 yo  00:37Starting to be able to do things for themselvesJust starting to walk/talk, can feed themselvesDon’t have a lot of opinions/preferences yet Stranger anxiety - most will stay within sight of a parentFairly easy behaviorParents: this is an ideal time to take a parenting class together1.5-2yo  07:03Can walk, use some words, pick things up off the floor / get things for themselves Separation anxiety, strong attachment to parent - explores with a parent nearbyMimickingWant to try things for themselves, show off Trying out their independence Learn how to use the word “no”Advocate for themselvesMost wants are actually needsStart having some opinions and preferences but can’t express them yet Offer 2 suitable choices Empathy2yo  13:21Run / run away Say noLike attention (any kind) - spend 10 mins/day in child-led play Struggle with transitions, have no sense of time Can understand sequence a little bit - when/then statements Want to experience things for themselves - natural consequences Empathy, choices still 3yo  18:30Drama - know about emotion, how to tell stories, have very active imaginations, are egocentric Start expressing a wide range of emotions Understand that their actions impact others but don’t understand empathy/theory of mind yet Ask “why?” repeatedly - attempt to connect Test boundaries to see where they areTest consequences to look for cause-and-effect See how much they can get away with (testing that you still love them)As above (when/then statements, natural consequences, empathy, choices) plus modeling how to handle anger/frustration, anger wheel of choice, logical consequencesThis guide is all about toddlers and why they behave in the way they do. For additional tips and advice on babies and toddlers, follow Dr. Carole 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 child’s health.   Resources discussed in this episode:The Baby Manual - Available on AmazonSubscribe to this podcast Your Parenting Mojo podcast by Jen Lumenlan healthychildren.orgLove and LogicBringing Baby HomeAnger Wheel of Choice--Dr. Carole Keim MD: linktree | tiktok | instagram

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