The Third Year Of Life

The twos are one of child development’s most confusing and exciting years. This cast of cuties demonstrate the major physical, mental, emotional developmental milestones of the third year of life. Students will witness the development of language skills, toilet training, self-awareness, and concern for others. They will learn how two-year-olds work out the contradictions of wanting both to possess and to share, to say yes and to say no, and to create and destroy.

- Learn how physical, mental emotional and social development intertwine.

- Watch as toddlers explore the world opened by mobility and the beginnings of language.

- See how holding objects while on the move opens a new world of experiences.

- Learn that language skills vary widely from toddler to toddler.

- See toddlers learn both to move and think in new ways.

- Observe different temperament types from easy-going to difficult.

- Watch as the toddler desire for independence conflicts with the desire for security.

- Learn how temper tantrums can play a positive role in emotional development.

Runtime: 22 minutes

Copyright 2005 Learning Seed

This video is part of the Year-by-Year Parenting 6-DVD set.