Toddler Emotional/Social

People who think about their own needs and wants, not those of others.

• self-concept
• self-esteem
• self-centered
• self-confidence

Doing the opposite of what others want. A normal behavior for toddlers.

• Defiant
• Temper Tantrums
• Self-centered
• Negativism

Incidents in which children release anger or frustration by screaming, crying, kicking, pounding, or holding their breath.

• Temper tantrums
• Fit
• Typical behaviors
• Negativism

Abnormal fears.

• Temper tantrum
• Phobia
• Self-centered
• Night terrors

A fear of being away from parents, familiar caregivers, or the normal environment.

• Separation anxiety
• Temper tantrums
• Phobias
• Nightmares

Competition between brothers and/or sisters for parents' affection and attention.

• Domestic Violence
• Stranger Anxiety
• Separation Anxiety
• Sibling Rivalry

The ability to understand how another person feels.

• Understanding
• Sympathy
• Compassion
• Empathy

How people see themselves.

• Self-concept
• Self-control
• Self-esteem
• Self-discipline

Lacking adequate sleep.

• Tired
• Sleep-deprived
• Exhausted
• Night terrors

A sleep cycle characterized by rapid eye movement.

• Night terrors
• REM Sleep
• Nightmares
• NREM Sleep