Inclusion Matters Developmental Tasks of Toddlers
Jun 16, 2025
Michele Fallon, an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, dives deep into the fascinating world of toddlers aged 1-3 years. She discusses the incredible brain development during this stage and how to support both children and their parents through emotional challenges. The conversation highlights strategies for managing common toddler behaviors, such as biting, and emphasizes the importance of patience and understanding. Michelle also introduces the Circle of Security Parenting program and explores cultural influences on parenting approaches.
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Toddler Development Varies Widely
- Toddler development varies widely, with language and motor skills developing unevenly in spurts.
- Parents and professionals must manage expectations and support children within this wide range of typical growth.
Biting as Toddler Frustration
- Toddlers often use biting out of frustration due to communication limits.
- Adults must see this behavior as a developmental stage and continue patient scaffolding rather than punishment.
Toddlers' Emotional Regulation Limits
- Toddlers have big emotions but limited regulation skills because their brains are still developing.
- They know right from wrong when calm but struggle to control impulses during stress.