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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

They may grow less quickly than during infancy.
They may eat less, but they tend to eat frequently throughout the day.
Most walk without support by 14 months.
Most walk backward and up steps by 22 months.
They get better at feeding themselves, although spills should still be expected.
They drink from a cup with help.
They can stack blocks.
They can scribble.

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

They want to do things independently.
Temper tantrums are common.
They enjoy playing by themselves or beside (not with) other children.
They have difficulty sharing toys. They may be possessive.
They cannot remember rules.
They view themselves as the centre of the world.
They become increasingly more self-aware. They begin to express new emotions such as jealousy, affection, pride, and shame.
They show increasing fears.
They may continuously ask for their parents.
They have rapid mood shifts. Their emotions are usually very intense but short-lived.
Routines are very important.
INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
- They are curious.
- They point to objects that they want.
- They imitate animal sounds.
- They name familiar people and objects.
- They combine two words to form a basic sentence.
- They use the pronouns me and mine.
- They use "no" frequently.
- They name body parts and familiar pictures.
- They use objects for their intended purpose.
- They begin to include a second person in pretend play.
- Their attention span is short.
- They can hold a pencil and scribble.
- They are very active.
- Because of their developing imagination, they have trouble knowing what is real and what is pretend.

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Your One Year Old