Help Me Grow: A Journey of Milestones: Be There.

Children seem to just grow so fast! Don't you think? Sometimes you blink, and they've already gone from crawling, to running all over the house as you try to keep up! As your precious children develop, they embark on a journey of milestones.

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Though there are many milestones children go through, here are some milestones you can look out for so you don't miss a beat! As you check off these milestones, it will help you see how your child is progressing.

6 Months

Copies sounds
Begins to sit without support
Likes to play with others, especially parents
Responds to own name
Strings vowels together when babbling ("ah," "eh," "oh")

12 Months

Uses simple gestures such as shaking head for "no" or waving "bye bye"
Copies gestures
Responds to simple spoken requests
Says "mama" and "dada"
Pulls up to stand

18 Months

Plays simple pretend, such as feeding a doll
Points to show others something interesting
Knows what ordinary things are for; for example, telephone, brush, spoon
Says several single words
Walks alone

2 Years

Says sentences with 2 to 4 words
Gets excited when with other children
Follows simple instructions
Kicks a ball
Points to things or pictures when they're named

3 Years

Copies adults and friends (like running when other children run)
Carried on a conversation using 2 to 3 sentences
Climbs well
Plays make-believe with dolls, animals and people
Shows affection for friends without prompting

4 Years

Hops and stands on one foot for up to 2 seconds
Would rather play with other children than alone
Tells stories
Draws a person with 2 to 4 body parts
Plays cooperatively

(Source for milestones)

As a parent you may question whether or not your child is on track developmentally. Help Me Grow Utah is a free information line that helps families connect with resources. So, put your mind at ease and check out the resources, information, screening questionnaires, and developmental activities we offer!

We know how important your children are to you. BE with your child as they are on this journey, and don't forget to take lots of pictures for memories!