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Children development and milestones

Development milestones - your child 12 to 18 months

Learn about development milestones for babies (12-18 months), how to aid your child's development, identify development delays and when to get help.
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Development milestones - your child 18 to 24 months

Chart your toddler's development milestones (18-24 months) - find out whether they are developing normally or if there may be cause for concern.
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Development milestones - your child at 3 years

Every toddler develops at their own pace but there are certain development milestones that should be reached at 3 years of age. Find out more.
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Development milestones - your child at 4 years

Find out what to expect from your child, how to track their development around the age of 4 years, and when to seek help if you are worried.
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Development milestones - your child at 5 years

Turning 5 is a time of new experiences and change. Find out what development milestones your child should be reaching by this age.
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Growing pains in children

Growing pains are common in children and cause aching legs, often at night. Find out how to ease these pains and when to see a doctor.
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Language and speech development

Every child develops at their own pace and there are certain milestones that are related to your child’s speech development.
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Toddler development: Getting dressed

Learning how to dress and undress are lifelong skills that start in childhood. Learn how to encourage your toddler to start dressing themselves.
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Toddler development: Learning how to draw and write

Drawing and writing are essential skills that children start learning early, gradually building over the preschool and lower primary years.
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Toddler development: Learning to feed themselves

Feeding themselves, even if it's messy, is an important part of your toddler's development. Learn how to teach your toddler to feed themselves.
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Toddler development: Motor skills

Toddlers develop fast, exploring their world and doing things independently. Here's how to help your toddler develop fine and gross motor (movement) skills.
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Toilet training

Most children start toilet training between 2 and 3 years of age. Find out whether your child is ready with these helpful toilet training tips.
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