📋 Stepwise Approach to Toddler Care & Anticipatory Guidance
🔑 Key Principles — Second Year (Nelson Ch 24)
• Autonomy vs shame/doubt (Erikson) — support independence with safe limits.
• Language explosion — 10-15 words at 15mo, 50-100 words at 24mo; two-word sentences by 24mo.
• Temper tantrums normal (peak 2-4 years); manage with consistency, avoidance of power struggles.
• Toilet training readiness — physiologic (stool regularity, stays dry >2h) and behavioral (interest, ability to follow instructions).
• Transitional objects support separation.