Learning social and emotional skills is an essential component of healthy development during the toddler years. As your toddler begins to recognise their own feelings and gradually understands that other people’s emotions are different to their own, they lay the foundation for empathy development. At the same time as your toddler is learning how to behave in socially and emotionally appropriate ways, they are also learning how to assert their independence and communicate their needs and desires. This developmental combination can result in a rollercoaster of behavioural expression. Get ready for the ride.
