Childhood Development

Childhood Development

Childhood Development

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Infancy (Birth-Age 1)

Physical development milestones -Birth weight triples by 4 months -Can hold head up by four months -Sits up with support by 6 months -Crawls by 9 months -Walks by 15 months Cognitive development milestones -Can tell the difference between familiar and unfamiliar faces at 4 -By 6, can follow moving objects with their eyes -By 9, can understand simple commands -By 12, can say several words, -By 18m can put together simple two-word phrases Social-emotional development milestone -At 4, may cry when mom or dad leaves -By 6, may be afraid of strategies -By 9, may be shy or hesitant in new situations -By 12, may be more independent -By 18, may be more social and outgoing.

Early childhood (ages 3-6)

Physical development milestones -The kid's motions are getting more synchronized -The youngster honing his or her gross motor abilities, such as tossing and catching a ball. -A child's ability to use a fork and knife as well as other fine motor abilities -The youngster gaining weight and getting taller Cognitive development milestones -learning to think more critically and clearly as a youngster -The youngster is beginning to grasp the idea of time -A young toddler who is starting to comprehend cause and consequence -The toddler is beginning to be able to tackle straightforward puzzles Social-emotional development milestone -The child is becoming more sensitive to the feelings of others -The child starting to express their own feelings

Toddlerhood Ages 1-3

Physical development milestones Children go through a time of tremendous physical growth and development throughout toddlerhood. They develop their gross and fine motor abilities as they learn to walk, run, and climb. Cognitive development milestones Children's cognitive abilities also start to rapidly grow and advance during toddlerhood. They start to grasp fundamental ideas like object permanence and start to learn words. Social-emotional development milestone Children start to develop their social-emotional abilities when they are toddlers. They gain social skills, learn how to communicate their feelings, and become more self-aware.

Middle childhood (ages 6-11)

Physical development milestones Children undergo a massive growth spurt in middle childhood. Additionally, they improve their coordination and gross and fine motor skills. Cognitive development milestones Children's cognitive skills develop in middle childhood, improving their capacity for logical thought and problem-solving. They also start to comprehend and employ more sophisticated language. Social-emotional development milestone Children's social-emotional development advances in a number of ways during middle childhood. They learn to share, take turns, and grow more conscious of the thoughts and feelings of others. Additionally, they start to care more about how they look and making friends.