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Toddlers want what they see, and that object becomes theirs. ‘Mine’ can mean either: I see it; I want it; or I’m using it. The idea of ownership —the concept that dad or mom bought an item at the store so now it belongs to them —is not entirely understood by a toddler.

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Janet Lansbury

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Elevating Child Care

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Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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