Why toddlers use the third person to refer to themselves: Your tot might call himself by his first name for the same reason he mixes up “him” and “her” and other toddler words — he’s still learning to use pronouns and hasn’t heard enough examples to ace the usage.

Between or at ages 3 and 4, your child should be able to:

• Walk up and down stairs, alternating feet — one foot per step.
• Kick, throw, and catch a ball.
• Climb well.
• Run more confidently and ride a tricycle.
• Hop and stand on one foot for up to five seconds.
• Walk forward and backward easily.
• Bend over without falling.

Other movement milestones and hand and finger skills your child may achieve in the coming year include being able to:

• Stand on one foot for more than 9 seconds.
• Do a somersault and hop.
• Walk up and down stairs without help.
• Walk forward and backwards easily.
• Pedal a tricycle.
• Copy a triangle, circle, square, and other shapes.

Toddlers. If your child is 2 to 3 years old, he or she may sing the alphabet song — but can’t yet identify letters. About 20 percent of children can recognize a few letters by age 3, often the letter that starts his or her own first name as well as other letters contained within the name.

Autism symptoms in a 3-year-old

• doesn’t respond to name.
• avoids eye contact.
• prefers playing alone to playing with others.
• doesn’t share with others, even with guidance.
• doesn’t understand how to take turns.
• isn’t interested in interacting or socializing with others.
• doesn’t like or avoids physical contact with others.

Signs of hyperactivity that may lead you to think that your toddler has ADHD include: being overly fidgety and squirmy. having an inability to sit still for calm activities like eating and having books read to them. talking and making noise excessively.

Children at this age typically go to bed between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and wake up around 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., just as they did when they were younger. At age 3, most children are still napping, while at age 5, most are not. Naps gradually become shorter, as well. New sleep problems do not usually develop after age 3.

It really depends on the kid, their energy level, how much sleep they’re getting at night, and how active they are during the day. But most kids won’t drop their nap until well into their preschool years.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, children aged 3-5 need about 11 to 13 hours of sleep every night. In addition, many preschoolers nap during the day, with naps ranging between one and two hours per day. Children often stop napping after five years of age.

Preschool-aged children who are 3-5 years old should get around 10-13 total hours of sleep per day according to NSF and AASM guidelines.

Children 1 to 2 years old should get 11 to 14 hours (including naps) Kids 3 to 5 should get 10 to 13 hours (including naps) Children 6 to 12 year olds should sleep 9 to 12 hours a night. Teenagers should get from 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night.

Sleep: what children need At 5-11 years, children need 9-11 hours sleep a night. For example, if your child wakes for school at 7 am and needs approximately 10 hours sleep per night, your child should be in bed before 9 pm.

The solution: To encourage your child to fall asleep alone, help him or her feel secure. Start with a calming bedtime routine. Then offer a comfort object, such as a favorite stuffed animal or blanket. Turn on a night light or leave the bedroom door open if it will help your child feel better.