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The early years of a child’s life are very important for his or her health and development. Healthy development means that children of all abilities, including those with special health care needs, are able to grow up where their social, emotional and educational needs are met. Having a safe and loving home and spending time with family―playing, si...
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (for example, crawling and walking). Children develop at their own pace, so it’s impossible to tell exactly when a child will learn a given skill. Howeve...
Parents, grandparents, early childhood providers, and other caregivers can participate in developmental monitoring, which observes how your child grows and changes over time and whether your child meets the typical developmental milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving, and moving. Developmental screeningtakes a closer look at how your c...
If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or you are concerned about your child’s development, talk with your child’s doctor and share your concerns. Don’t wait! Learn more about what to do if you’re concerned
Apr 27, 2022 · Children are born ready to interact with the social world around them. Adults are there to interpret behaviors and help children learn to communicate their intentions, feelings, and emotions to promote healthy child development. 1 Young children are learning a great deal in an incredibly short amount of time.
Child development describes the changes children experience as they grow older. As children grow physically, they also develop in their knowledge, skills, and behavior. Parents and other adults, such as grandparents and child care providers, play important roles in children’s development.