Child Development
Toddler Playing Next to Other Kids but Not With Them: Parallel Play Explained
Parallel play (playing beside, not with) is the dominant play style from 18-30 months. It's a developmental stage, not a social problem.
By TeachToddler Editorial Team · · Child Development
What This Guide Covers
Parallel play (playing beside, not with) is the dominant play style from 18-30 months. It's a developmental stage, not a social problem.
- Read our evidence-based guide on parallel play.
- Read our evidence-based guide on toddler parallel play.
- Read our evidence-based guide on toddler playing alongside.
- Read our evidence-based guide on toddler not playing with other kids.
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