1–2 years
Toddler
Mobility, independence-seeking, a language explosion, and very big emotions in a very small person.
What tends to happen in this stage: Starting nursery or a childminder, dropping to one nap, the first tantrums.
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Letters you might need at this stage
These are finished and free. Fill in the blanks and take away something you can send today.
Planned
7 guides for this stage
2 of these are written so far — look for the “Read it” tag. We’d rather tell you that plainly than put up thin pages to look busy. The rest are listed so you can see what’s coming — and if one of them is what you need right now, tell us and it moves up the list.
Behaviour & emotional development
Feeding, sleep & routine
- Toddler sleep — dropping naps, night waking, moving to a bed Guide
- Toddler nutrition and fussy-eating strategies Guide
Growth & development
- Learning to walk — milestones, and when to seek advice Guide
Speech, language & communication
- The vocabulary explosion — speech milestones 1–2 years Guide
Choosing & managing childcare
- Managing separation anxiety when starting childcare Guide