Your Child Development: Ages and Stages: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT AGES AND STAGES

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Congratulations! You're the proud parent of a beautiful child. As your little one grows and changes, you may have questions about their development. This guide will provide you with essential information on every aspect of your child's development, from infancy to adolescence. Expertly written and packed with practical tips, it will empower you to support your child's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth every step of the way.

Infant Development (0-12 months)

During the first year of life, your baby will experience rapid physical, cognitive, and social development. They will learn to lift their head, roll over, crawl, and walk. They will also begin to communicate through crying, cooing, and babbling. Socially, they will start to interact with others and develop attachments to their parents and caregivers.

Physical Development

• Lifts head
• Rolls over
• Crawls
• Walks
• Grasps objects
• Brings objects to mouth

Cognitive Development

• Recognizes familiar objects and people
• Imitates sounds and gestures
• Responds to simple commands
• Begins to understand object permanence
• Solves simple problems

Emotional Development

• Expresses emotions through crying, cooing, and babbling
• Develops attachments to parents and caregivers
• Shows fear of strangers
• Enjoys social interaction

Social Development

• Interacts with others through eye contact, smiles, and vocalizations
• Imitates others
• Plays simple games
• Begins to understand social rules

Toddler Development (1-3 years)

During the toddler years, your child will continue to develop rapidly. They will become more independent and active, and their language and social skills will flourish. They will also begin to develop their own unique personality and interests.

Physical Development

• Walks with confidence
• Runs
• Climbs
• Throws a ball
• Scribbles
• Builds with blocks

Cognitive Development

• Uses 2-3 word sentences
• Follows simple instructions
• Identifies colors and shapes
• Counts to 10
• Solves simple puzzles

Emotional Development

• Expresses emotions more clearly
• Develops self-awareness
• Shows empathy for others
• Enjoys imaginative play
• May experience temper tantrums

Social Development

• Plays with other children
• Shares toys
• Begins to understand social rules
• Develops friendships

Preschooler Development (3-5 years)

During the preschool years, your child will continue to develop their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skills. They will become more independent and self-sufficient, and they will start to develop their own unique interests and abilities.

Physical Development

• Runs, jumps, and climbs with ease
• Throws a ball overhand
• Catches a ball
• Rides a tricycle
• Colors within the lines
• Cuts with scissors

Cognitive Development

• Uses complete sentences
• Asks questions
• Counts to 20
• Recognizes letters and numbers
• Solves more complex puzzles

Emotional Development

• Expresses emotions appropriately
• Develops a sense of humor
• Shows increasing independence
• Enjoys spending time with friends

Social Development

• Plays cooperatively with others
• Shares toys and takes turns
• Understands social rules
• Develops friendships
• May start to show signs of leadership

School-Age Child Development (6-12 years)

During the school-age years, your child will continue to

YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT AGES AND STAGES

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Language	:	English
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