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Little copycats

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Toddlers learn by copying the actions and attitudes of their parents and their older siblings. Imitating others is also a means of socialization for toddlers. Their earliest imitative actions might include waving goodbye, shaking their heads as a form of response and giving hugs and kisses.

Author: Miles, Karen
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1998
Analysis, Child development

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Early empathy

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Researchers are finding signs of empathetic behavior in children as young as one or two years old. This behavior is usually learned through socialization and by parents who encourage their children to make others feel better. Girls often exhibit this behavior more than boys.

Author: Miles, Karen
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
Empathy, Helping behavior in children, Child helping behavior

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Double duty

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Being a twin often affects the way a toddler learns to communicate and reacts to toilet training. Naps should be taken at the same time and may require separate rooms. Giving twins identical toys helps them learn to share.

Author: Miles, Karen
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
Methods, Parenting, Twins

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Subjects list: Psychological aspects, Toddlers, Child rearing
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