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Toddler development is one of the fundamental stages of childhood. At this age, your child is growing and changing at a rapid rate. Parents deal with common issues such as ear infections and sometimes larger concerns such as developmental delays. Whether you want to learn about the early signs of autism, understand toddler gender awareness, or simply learn when your baby should start wearing shoes, our experts are here to help.

Toddler Overview

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Joshua Sparrow, MD
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Fifteen-Month Touchpoint: Symbolic thought
Joshua Sparrow, MD
Child Psychiatrist & Author brazeltontouchpoints.org
John Piacentini, PhD, ABPP
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Anxiety in toddlers: when young children show signs of an anxiety disorder
John Piacentini, PhD, ABPP
Professor and Director, UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety & Tic Disorders Program

Developmental Delays

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Melissa Idelson, OTR/L
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Importance of early intervention
Melissa Idelson, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Jane Tavyev Asher, MD
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When to see a pediatrician vs a child neurologist
Jane Tavyev Asher, MD
Division of Child Neurology - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Early Signs of Autism

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Allison Kawa, PsyD
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Earliest signs of autism
Allison Kawa, PsyD
Child Psychologist
Jane Tavyev Asher, MD
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Signs of Autism
Jane Tavyev Asher, MD
Division of Child Neurology - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Sarah Clifford Scheflen, MS, CCC-SLP
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Who diagnoses autism?
Sarah Clifford Scheflen, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist

Language and Speech

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Barbara Schacter, LCSW
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Helping toddlers speak more clearly
Barbara Schacter, LCSW
Speech-Language Pathologist
Joshua Sparrow, MD
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Two-Year Touchpoint: Language
Joshua Sparrow, MD
Child Psychiatrist & Author brazeltontouchpoints.org

Gender Awareness

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Rona Renner, RN
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Cross-dressing kids
Rona Renner, RN
Parent Educator

Ear Infections

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Teething and Dental Care

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Bumps and Bruises

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Tamiko Jordan, MD
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What to do if a child puts an object up the nose
Tamiko Jordan, MD
General Pediatrician, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Maggie Kline, LMFT
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Issues that arise after an accident or a fall
Maggie Kline, LMFT
School Psychologist & Therapist
Richard Pass, RN
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Head injury basics
Richard Pass, RN
Registered Nurse & CPR Expert

First Shoes

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Noah Blumofe, DPM
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Importance of socks
Noah Blumofe, DPM
Podiatrist
Noah Blumofe, DPM
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Flat feet
Noah Blumofe, DPM
Podiatrist

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Important Milestones for Toddlers

Aug 01, 2014
By: Kids in the House
Parents often worry whether or not their children are developing as they should be. The toddler age is an important part of development as children are growing physically, linguistically, and socially. While every child is different, there are some key milestones for every parent to look for...
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When to Worry About Developmental Delays

Jul 23, 2014
By: Kids in the House
The first thing to realize about developmental delays is that the earlier they are caught, the better you and your child will be equipped to face challenges that may be ahead. Early intervention makes all the difference. Study after study shows that when delays, whether they be motor, learning,...
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Tips on Encouraging Language and Speech

Jul 18, 2014
By: Kids in the House
What is language? It’s more than just the words that we say, it’s the way that we communicate with each other, and it involves so much more than syllables and sentences. Early on, children don’t always understand the words that are spoken, but tone and pitch make a huge impression. The first person...
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