Parenting
18-Month-Old’s Developmental Milestones: A Complete Guide
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PLAYS PRETEND
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Not only is your toddler extra energetic but she’s probably flexing her imaginative powers, too. That means you might notice that she’s making up her own games to play by herself or with her toys. This is totally normal; she’s just playing pretend like we all did when we were her age. She’s probably inventing magical creatures to play with and having adventures in worlds us adults can even imagine. Or she might simply be pretending to feed her stuffed animals, just like Mom and Dad feed her. That’s a good thing! Playing pretend is just another sign that your toddler is becoming more creative and more independent.
