Shy or Not? It Can Be Hard to Tell at This Age!

Your Child's Development & Learning

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Attachment and Trust

By now, your child has probably outgrown his separation anxiety. Part of this is due to his Attachment and Trust in you - if you are acting friendly towards a person, then that person must be okay. He's also starting to build relationships with people other than just mom and dad and learning to comfort himself by playing with friends or toys, which makes separating from you a lot easier. If he still feels a little shy around new people, continue to offer him reassurance and let him approach the situation at his own pace.

Has your child achieved the following Attachment and Trust developmental milestones yet? If yes, check off all the skill(s) he has already mastered to date!

Sources: This development milestone tracker is not a learning disability screening tool or test. If you have any questions related to your child's development and learning abilities, please speak to your pediatrician and care providers for guidance and resources.