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Christine M. Todd Professor of Child and Family Development University of Georgia The April 2001 release of the results from the most current wave of the longitudinal National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Child Care Study has some very positive things to say about the importance of high-quality child care. Unfortunately, most…

Lesia Oesterreich, M.S. Family Life Extension Specialist Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information Throughout the first year, infants grow at a tremendously fast rate. In fact, by the end of the first year they will have tripled in birth weight. Length can be expected to double. By their first birthday, most…

Lesia Oesterreich, M.S. Family Life Extension Specialist Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information Two-year-olds like to be independent! Favorite words are “Mine” and “No” and “I do it!” Emotions take on a roller coaster-like quality as 2-year-olds can go from excitement to anger to laughter within a few moments. A great…

Lesia Oesterreich, M.S. Family Life Extension Specialist Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information The 3-year-old is full of wonder and spends a lot of time watching, observing, and imitating. Their days are filled with busy exploration of their world. Three-year-olds are interested in perfecting motor skills, and it is common for…