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Social & Emotional Development Milestones for Toddlers (1 - 3 Years)

dad holding and smiling at child

Social & Emotional Development Milestones for Toddlers (1 - 3 Years)

three toddlers outside playing with cups and shovels at a plastic toy fountain
child holding a book and mom kissing him on the cheek
mom dad and two young girls outside playing with bubbles

Social and Emotional Health and Development Infographic

Social and emotional development impacts your child’s ability to get along with others and get their needs met in safe ways. These are necessary skills for learning and succeeding in school and beyond. Learn how to support them on this journey.

Get Social and Emotional Tips

Get Social and Emotional Health Guide

Find tips for families who want to help children to be socially and emotionally healthy in Social and Emotional Health: A Guide for Families with Children Birth to Age 8.

Get Social and Emotional Tips

Learn what you can do to support social and emotional development in your toddler at Zero to Three

Help Your Child Build Relationships

Find tips for helping your child build strong relationships from ZerotoThree.org.

Visit Pathways Social and Emotional

Learn about social and emotional skills and how to encourage your baby’s development from Pathways.org.