7 Reasons the Terrible Twos Are Actually Awesome

She won't be able to debate the debt ceiling with you, but your little girl will no longer speak gibberish. At this age, children learn more words and start to speak in sentences. Sure, the sentences have four words at most, but it's a start.

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Whether it's a familiar face or his favorite toy truck, your toddler will be able to identify things without you instructing him. So when he says, "Mama," he knows whom he's talking about.

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If you're hoping to raise an athlete, this is the perfect year to do it! Kids become more balanced when they turn 2, allowing them to run, jump, and properly play with a ball. Now, your only problem is keeping up with them.

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Well, sort of. At this age, her brain is still developing and can't process a long list of chores. She can, however, follow two-step instructions like "pick up your doll and put her away." Maybe now you won't be the only one cleaning the house.

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Before, your child's friends were kids you made him mingle with during Mommy and Me classes. Now, he will show excitement toward kids his age and even make an effort to play with them. Just don't force them to share. As friendly as 2-year-olds are, they are also very possessive of their things.

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Children are curious by nature, and the age of 2 is when they start to explore the world around them. Get ready to answer a lot of questions, especially ones that aren't so simple.

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With all the back talk, you'd think your toddler morphed into a teen overnight. But despite the occasional acts of defiance, your little one still loves physical affection — both giving and receiving it. Cherish this, because in a few years, they trade hugs for eye rolls.

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