Foundations of Toddler Development from 1 to 3 Years

Toddlerhood involves rapid development across many domains. Sound parenting rests on understanding the typical milestones and the variation that surrounds them. This foundational course provides that base. By the end of this course you will be able to describe toddler milestones across motor, language, cognitive, and social-emotional domains, recognize typical variation, identify the role of responsive caregiving, and understand when concerns warrant pediatric consultation. What you will learn: - Motor milestones including walking, climbing, and fine motor skills - Language milestones including word explosion and early sentences - Cognitive milestones including symbolic play and problem solving - Social-emotional milestones including parallel play and emotional expression - The role of responsive caregiving in supporting development - The variation in typical development and the value of patience - The signs that suggest developmental evaluation may be warranted The course uses readings, developmental summaries, case examples, and reflection prompts. Each module ends with applied exercises. The course is informational and does not substitute for pediatric medical care. This course is written for parents of toddlers. By the end you will have replaced milestone anxiety with a clearer understanding of typical development.