Equal opportunity employer. John H Wherry , Ed. Skills Age 18 Mo. to Three Years. The 18 months between the time a child is a year and a half old and his third birthday are perhaps the most important for building his language skills. During this time, parents should be actively helping their children communicate more effectively.
Toddlers live in the moment.
They want things to happen now. Encourage your child to try to remember the recent past. Or mention what will happen tomorrow. We are going to the library after you eat breakfast in the morning. Supply words for your toddler.