Toddlers know when they're being judged - By the age of 24 months, even before they can form a complete sentence, toddlers are attuned to how others may be judging them and will alter their behavior to seek a positive response.

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Toddlers know when they're being judged - By the age of 24 months, even before they can form a complete sentence, toddlers are attuned to how others may be judging them and will alter their behavior to seek a positive response.