Toddlerhood: meaning, definitions and examples
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toddlerhood
[ ˈtɒd.lər.hʊd ]
child development
Toddlerhood is the stage of development between infancy and childhood, typically from ages one to three. During this time, toddlers begin to walk, talk, and explore their surroundings.
Synonyms
early childhood, preschool years, terrible twos
Examples of usage
- A key characteristic of toddlerhood is the rapid growth and development of motor skills.
- Parents often find toddlerhood challenging due to the child's newfound independence and defiance.
- Toddlerhood is a crucial period for language development as children start to form words and sentences.
- Tantrums are common during toddlerhood as children struggle to communicate their needs and emotions.
- Many parents cherish the memories of their child's toddlerhood despite the challenges it may bring.
Translations
Translations of the word "toddlerhood" in other languages:
🇵🇹 primeira infância
🇮🇳 शैशवावस्था
🇩🇪 Kleinkindalter
🇮🇩 masa balita
🇺🇦 раннє дитинство
🇵🇱 wczesne dzieciństwo
🇯🇵 幼児期 (ようじき)
🇫🇷 petite enfance
🇪🇸 primera infancia
🇹🇷 erken çocukluk
🇰🇷 유아기 (yua-gi)
🇸🇦 مرحلة الطفولة المبكرة
🇨🇿 rané dětství
🇸🇰 rané detstvo
🇨🇳 幼儿期 (yòu'ér qī)
🇸🇮 zgodnje otroštvo
🇮🇸 smábarnaaldur
🇰🇿 ерте балалық шақ
🇬🇪 ადრეული ბავშვობა
🇦🇿 erkən uşaqlıq dövrü
🇲🇽 primera infancia
Word origin
The word 'toddlerhood' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of 'toddler,' meaning a young child who is just beginning to walk, and the suffix '-hood,' indicating a state or condition. It reflects the recognition of the unique developmental stage between infancy and childhood when children are actively exploring and learning about the world around them.