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2–3 years

Young toddler

Potty training, the “why?” phase, early social play, and the two-year development review.

What tends to happen in this stage: The 2-year check, potty training, possible speech referral, funded hours for some 2-year-olds.

Ready now

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

5 guides for this stage

1 of these is 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.

Health, safety & wellbeing

  • Potty training — readiness signs and a step-by-step approach Guide

Growth & development

  • The 2–2.5 year development review (ASQ) — what to expect Guide

Behaviour & emotional development

  • Meltdowns vs tantrums — understanding the difference Guide

Choosing & managing childcare

  • 2-year-old funded hours eligibility explained Guide

Speech, language & communication