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Have Your Child Practice Saying His First and Last Name

Last Updated: September 14, 2009

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Parenting Tips for Your 25-26 Month Old Toddler

How to Play

  • When you are with your child, say his name to him in songs and stories, using his last name too.
  • Make up games where he tells his name. Show him how much you enjoy it when he names himself in photos.


Learn more about Your Toddler: 25-26 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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