By the age of two, children's physical skills have come a long way. A new world of exploration and freedom beckons. Children enjoy climbing, propelling themselves on wheeled toys and investigating the contents of cupboards. This gives them a taste of freedom and, of course, independence as they no longer need to rely on adults to do so much for them. But as anyone who has worked with a two-year-old knows, the move towards greater independence is not always plain sailing. There are times when children become frustrated with both themselves and with adults. So, how important is it that two-year-olds become independent and how can we help them on this journey?
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