Children Two Years Old - Information for Families
By 2 Years Old
I Can:
- Walk, run, and climb without help
- Go up and down stairs without holding on
- Love to use the word "no"
- Have frequent temper outbursts when I’m mad, tired, or upset
- Put 2 and 3 words together in simple sentences
- Use about 50 or more words frequently
- Sing songs or say rhymes
- Feed myself and drink from a cup without a lid
- Resist sharing my toys with other children
My Family Can:
- Talk to me about everyday things and help me learn new words
- When we read, let me hold the book and turn the pages
- Be calm and comforting after my temper outbursts, I need to know you still love me
- Be consistent with what I can and can not do
- Show me what to do, use very simple instructions
- Catch me being good; encourage me many times during the day
Health and Safety:
- Supervise me always in the tub or around any water
- Keep me in a car seat that fits toddlers in the back seat of a car
- Provide me with three small, balanced meals and healthy snacks each day
- I may be a picky eater
- I may have a regular time for a bowel movement each day and fewer wet diapers
- Take me to the dentist and check to make sure my teeth get enough fluoride
- Keep candles, matches, and lighters far away from where I can reach them