Written by: Aquib Nawab
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Parenting
Infants should begin to babble and to communicate by the age of one; for example, they can talk to "mama" or "dada." These initial expressions indicate that they are speaking and communicating with other people.
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Baby girls crawl when they’re 12-18 months, stumbling with their legs and giggling. They’re developing stronger muscles, their balance is more stable and they’re taking independence to a whole new level.
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At 2 years old, toddlers are saying phrases such as "want cookies" or "go outside now." It’s proof that they are becoming literate, learning to use words to communicate their needs, thoughts and emotions.
Baby's start picking up small bits of food or small toys with their fingers around 9-12 months. The pincer grasp is an example of a huge increase in fine motor control and eye-hand coordination.
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By 6 months, babies smile at familiar faces like parents, siblings, or caregivers and may show excitement. This recognition is an important step in building emotional bonds and developing social skills.
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When children are 3, they love to pretend to feed dolls, to cook with play utensils, or be a superhero. That kind of play helps them to think in new ways and experiment with new roles and feelings.
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By 2-3 years, children can comply with simple instructions, such as "put the toy away" or "come here." They are listening, grasping language, and becoming able to comply with even small social rules.
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The child plays with others by 4 years of age; they share toys, play together and make games. These activities help them work as a team, empathise and solve problems while also becoming friends.
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At 15-18 months, toddlers are taking a spoon or sipping from a cup for themselves. This gives them increasing independence and motor skills as well as the ability to manage small tasks independently.
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By 4-5, they are able to do easy puzzles, matching shapes, or arranging objects by color or size. Such exercises show them enhancing their thinking, attention, and problem solving.
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