Helping your toddler grow in a healthy and positive way is one of the most important jobs a parent will do. As you have learned by now, each child grows and develops in their own way and as a parent it is up to you to provide the environment and support to help your child.

Some ways to encourage healthy growth and development in your child include:

• Bedtime & sleep – Creating a regular routine around bedtime and sleep to ensure your child gets the right amount every night.
  

• Dental – Modeling good habits to encourage lifelong brushing and flossing.
  

• Play – Learning more about the impact play has on their development.
  

• Positive parenting – Providing a positive and nurturing home environment.
  

• Routines – Establishing a solid routine to provide peace of mind.
  

• Screen time –

• Speech, language & hearing – Helping your child learn how to talk and communicate well as well as monitoring and protecting their hearing is vital to developing speech and language skills.