Three Styles of Communication
Learn about three communication styles: passive, aggressive, and assertive. Passive In passive behavior, the focus is on others, not on what you want or need. Passiveness often comes from feelings of insecurity, needing approval, perfectionism, wanting to be liked, and excessively putting the needs of others before your own. Passive behavior means giving in, avoiding, […]
Assertiveness In Parenting
Assertive communication is telling someone what you need in a way that is clear and straightforward. Tone of voice, body language, and words contribute to a person’s communication style. Parents can use the skills below to improve the way they communicate with their children, especially when setting and enforcing limits. Communicating Assertively For some adults, […]
5 Years
Developmental Milestones Understands right, wrong, fair, and unfair. Can recognize simple words and may even be reading. Can name four or five colors. Has a vocabulary of 6- to 8-word sentences. Can tell a simple story. Understands games have rules. Can skip, walk on tiptoes, and jump forward. Throws a ball overhand. Can cut with […]
4 Years
Developmental Milestones Enjoys playmates and will begin to play cooperatively with others. It is normal to have imaginary friends. Speech is almost always understandable. Can usually count from one to 10. Can walk on tiptoes, climb a ladder, and ride a tricycle. Holds and uses a pencil with good control. Can draw a person with […]
3 Years
Developmental Milestones Playmates are important at this age. Asks an excessive number of questions. More than 50 percent of your child’s speech is clear enough to be understood. Begins to recognize gender differences. Names pictures in a book. Knows own name, age, and gender. Likes to be independent. Parenting Tips Discipline should be gentle, consistent, […]
2 Years
Developmental Milestones Enjoys playing with friends. Does not share well. Asks frequent questions. May have a vocabulary of 50 or more words. Climbs up steps holding on for support. Jumps off the floor with both feet. Opens doors. Kicks a ball. Can wash and dry hands. Climbs on furniture. Uses a cup and spoon well. […]
18 Months
Developmental Milestones Shows affection by kissing parents. Uses a vocabulary of four to 10 words and may combine two-word phrases. Understands simple directions. Points to some body parts correctly. Walks fast. Walks up stairs with one hand held. Plays pretend. Feeds self, drinks from a cup, and uses a spoon. Imitates a crayon stroke on […]
12 Months
Developmental Milestones Pulls to stand up. Crawls rapidly. Seats self on floor. Holds onto furniture or walks alone unsteadily. Explores new objects by banging them together. May be able to drink from a cup. Waves goodbye. Feeds self. Plays social games such as pat-a-cake and peek-a-boo. Has vocabulary of one to three words in addition […]
6 Months
Developmental Milestones Recognizes familiar faces. Likes to play with others. Responds to other people’s emotions. Likes to look at self in a mirror. Strings vowels together when babbling. Responds to own name. Makes sounds to show joy and displeasure. Begins to look for a toy that drops out of sight. Can play alone with one […]
2 Months
Developmental Milestones Begins to smile and show pleasure in interactions with parents. Begins to grasp a parent’s finger or rattle. Coos, gurgles, and makes throaty noises. Turns head towards sounds. Begins to pay attention to faces. Begins to follow things with eyes and recognizes people at a distance. Can hold head up and begins to […]
