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So I have an almost 3.5yr old in my group. She is the oldest, but I would say she is the furthest behind developmentally. My youngest is almost exactly...
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I am doing required milestone observations & assessments and we still have the sections on gender identity to document. It is under Social and Emotional...
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Our son just turned 1 and has been at his current licensed center since he was 6 months old. There have been a lot of changes since then and we decided... -
I provide care for a 2 year old (will be three in June) who has virtually no words. He imitates speech but says fewer than a dozen words on his own (and...
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At what age should a child be able to be laid down for nap and not scream/cry excessively until they fall asleep? I have a 19 month old who immediately...
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I just started a 16 month old that cannot roll over, cannot crawl but can walk. I have never had a child like this before and for some reason it concerns...
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What age should a child be expected to walk in to daycare?
For example I have a 2 1/2 year old who comes and mom carries child in and stands... -
I have a two year old daycare child who is having trouble lately. He has no routine where his home life is concerned and has been very clingy to Mom...
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About how long should a 6 month old be expected to play independently before getting extremely fussy? I'm getting about 5 minutes before he can't handle...
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Ok, ladies, I need some advice.
I have a 9 1/2 month old who for the most part meets every milestone. The only two things she's having a problem... -
I am seeking a copy of the 3 and 4 year old ages and stages. tried google but didnt get anywere. anyone have a copy?
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What age is appropriate to teach children their address and phone number? also do you teach them to your daycare kids or do you feel that is a parental...
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DCB turns 5 in July and has zero writing skills. Can't even verbally spell his name to me.
I have him "write" his name doing... -
I have an almost one yr old dcb. He can pull up and walk around furniture and crawl and sit on his own, but it's so rare. I don't know if he is just lazy...
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I have a five week old, my second child. He will be starting at a small home daycare when he is about 10 weeks old.
I've been reading a... -
Hello! At what age do you think it's appropriate to start using plates and bowls? I currently have three babies barely under one in care and each time...
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So i mentioned my 16 month old dcb (although i think i said 14 months in previous post) who is aggressive and bites without prompting.
Here is... -
I am starting my first infant this week. He is 1 year old so not super young and can crawl. Not walking yet.
Would it be reasonable to... -
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My barely-3yo dcg had no manners when she first started--she would yell at me to do things and would burst into tears when something was out of reach....
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I have a DCB (5mos next week) that I am just a little concerned about, as far as milestones. DCB does not roll over, (not even on his side) or grab his... -
So I'm not getting anywhere when I mention to mom it's an issue. By everything I mean I collected toys on day of everything she mouthed we were out of...
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New dcf. They started in mid-June. Upon my recommendation the parent had the child evaluated. They didn't go the EI route due to the waiting list but...
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Dcb 2 and a half has an almost none existent attention span. Even if you're right there with him. Sitting for story time? Assistant has to sit with him,...
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What age (average) do your kids learn to write their names. For me it's usually 3-3.5 but this year just seems different. This is also a group which doesn't...
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Dcb is almost 3. Dcm wants and expects things like worksheets etc to show he's "learning"
I have explained about learning through...
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Am I the only one noticing this? It used to be just 2 year olds got carried in and out. Then 3 year old started......
And this year????????... -
Ive only had this little one 6 times she just started , today she was actually crawling, belly off the floor on all fours crawling,*I was shocked ive...
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I have my ideas of what 2 year old play "should" look like but want to hear your perspectives to make sure my expectations are not out in left...
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That probably isn't what I am looking for but I don't know what to call it. My 16 month old has me worried. She has few verbal skills, says maybe 5...
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What are everyones rules with a 20 month old dragging a blanket around with them and chewing on it? I feel that the blanket has germs because other kids...
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I have a DCK that is almost 3 years old. He doesn't use any words. He just sits there and babbles, non stop. There are no actual words that come out of... -
I have a new dcg. This is her second week, but she is only part time, so today is her 5th day with me. She will be 2 in August.
She seems... -
I'm a member but logged out. I have a 16 month old dck that is the least physically developed child I have ever seen. Barely crawls, can hardly pull himself...
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Here is the chart from the CDC and it shows 12-15 months too.
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I have a 10 month old, barely 17 lbs baby, who climbs outta his walker. He is tiny & takes breathing treatments to boot. He is fearless & a very...
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At what age do you start transitioning a child to play independantly on their own for a short amount of time? Think I need to start doing that with my...
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About an infant's day? Especially parents of an infant who is working very hard on crawling and making new milestones and movements almost every day?...
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I usually get kids around 1 yrs old, but I have never had one that had these behaviors (she started at 11 months old)
she doesn't talk,... -
I know we talk a lot here about starting "school" too early vs learning by play. I saw this today and thought of us. Actually, I saw it on...
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The post on the 21 month old got me thinking even more about this...
DCB who is 19 months doesn't talk. He grunts, babbles a bit, and signs... -
I thought I would ask you guys this question since so many of you have dealt with a wide variety of toddlers: what is the normal vocabulary for a 21 month... -
Almost 3 year old started coming to my daycare 2 weeks ago. When he first started he wouldn't talk during circle time which is learning our colors, shapes,...
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I'm not sure who has paid attention to my previous posts, but we are a large home daycare, which means we are licensed for 12 children with 2 adults present....
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Or is 1 month really early to be rolling over. I have a dcg who started rolling over at 4 weeks (front to back) I and friends with dcm on facebook because...
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Can someone tell me what a short, normal and long attention span looks like for a 2-year-old?
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We have a 23 month old DCG, who is extremely limited with her self-help skills.
She is VERY VERY immature, and until recently I didn't... -
I have an almost 7 months old boy in care - parents are VERY laid back first time parents, that sometimes have no clue - nice people, just too easy going... -
My dcb started walking alone yesterday! Several times, he took at least 8 steps all alone. Normally, I wouldn't dream of telling her, but she came in...
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Ok, so I have these 2 DKB's whom are siblings and are both turning 4 and 5 in 3 months. I have been caring for them for 9months.
they were previously... -
Child Development Print Outs regarding proper number of sleep hours and Speech Milestones for Toddlers? I'd like something from MN Dept of Health or some...
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Hi all,
I'm trying to see where all of my children are in their milestones (physical/developmental/social/cognitive growth). Do you have... -
Hi,
I was searching to see if I could find what I'm looking for but I couldn't.
I am wanting to do a simple basic milestones assessment... -
At what age do you expect children to put on their own shoes? Simple shoes such as velcro or slip-ons. Do you care if socks are inside out/bottom on ...
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I am getting so frustrated with my 3 year old dcb. When it's time to go out and play, everyone gets their shoes on and lines up by the door. He just doesn't... -
15 month dcb always has his hands clenched into a fist, and his toes curled under. He is not walking yet, but will cruise with assistance for a very short...
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So I have a DCB that is 23 months old. His parents speak Tagalog and English, so I know his language skills will be somewhat behind, Im just not sure...
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SO my niece is 4.5 My In-Laws are the ones that are practically raising her.
She has only been in daycare for about 7 months and has had a very... -
dcb is 14 months old. He doesn't walk at all, he does pull himself up on stuff but that is rare. Well I started to notice that when I take his hand and...
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Hi! I'm a newbie. My MIL is opening her own daycare this summer and I will be the lead teacher for pre-k as well as curriculum coordinator. I'm starting... -
This thread was part of another one and started having a mind of it's own off topic from the OP's original intent, so I created a new thread about this...
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Can you help me out with some of your experiences with children?
I care for a 12.5 month old sweet little boy. He came from a daycare center,... -
I am trying to come up with various items to include in the seven various sections i have to have for my state requirments. The seven areas are
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able to sit at the table and eat with fork or spoon?________
able to put on own shoes_____________?
Able to follow two commands?___________ex:... -
I have a DCG, 4 who is highly competitive. She always has to be first and it doesn't matter what it is. First to be done eating, coloring, picking up,... -
Two weeks ago, I noticed one of my dcbs (age 3) was W-sitting. I forget...is that related to low muscle tone or something else? And either way, when is...
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Okay, I am really getting tired of bad behavior and feeling that the 2 brothers I watch just don't seem to get it. I have decided that maybe if I think...