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The First Three Years Are the Building Blocks for Child Development

Last Updated: September 14, 2009

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Parenting Tips for Your 13-14 Month Old Toddler

Your child’s first three years are his most important. Studies have clearly shown that the positive growth in these first three years is far more important than anyone thought before. In their simple, everyday activities, infants and toddlers form the building blocks of all later development.

The way your child develops during these first three years depends mostly on how you care for him and encourage his development. Parents are children’s first and most important teachers.


Learn more about Your Toddler: 13-14 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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