It’s normal for 14-month-olds to be assertive and even aggressive.

When you could, accommodate your child’s desires to do things for himself.

At this age, he sees other kids as objects, not friends.

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American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Aggressive-Behavior.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed October 2020]

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Feeding and nutrition: Your one-year-old.

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Sample menu for a one-year-old.

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Continuing breastfeeding beyond the first year.

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La Leche League International.

Safe exploring for toddlers.

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Nemours Foundation.

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http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/toddler-tantrums.html[Accessed October 2020]

Zero to Three.

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Dana Sullivan Kilroy