Child Development and Care
Child development means the physical, mental and emotional changes that occur in every human from birth to adolescence. Child Development and care depends on genetic and upbringing of their parents. This also depends on the incidents that take place during the childhood. Parents have to keep in mind that it is not about adult and small children, infact every child needs a mental and physical development and care according to their age. There are so many children who better grab and learn activities as compared to other children of their age. It is a human nature we learn from our environment. A Child has a different stages to learn the activities according to their age like new born (0-1 month), baby (1 month- 1 Year), toddler (1 Year- 3 Year), Preschooler (4 Year- 6 Year),School going children (7 Year -12 Year) Teenage (13 Year- 19 Years). There are so many factors that play major role in a child’s Social life and environment.
As we discussed, every child has a unique learning power according to their environment. But here are some basic and important points which help parents to understand what their child actually needs according to his/her age.
(0-2 Years)
Physical & Mental Growth – Stand by self, Walk, Speak, Seat on the floor by own, know about toileting, eat by self, Start playing outside with the family guidance, understand the simple direction, identify the pictures, enjoy the music & cartoons, attracts from the different toys, start ride tricycle.
Suggestion:- Children of this age need more care and attention because they start toddling, standing, eating food and due to to this period depend their whole life.
(3- 4 Years)
Physical & Mental Growth– Develop Muscles & Height, Major growth in Communication Skills, Start Learning, Addressing their family members, Start play outside, Draw Pictures, Dress by self, Play with other children, like to see books, want to learn new things, want attention from everyone, be in comfortable zone, Start liking electronic gadgets, Eat by self etc.
Suggestion :- Parents who have the child of this age should try to communicate with their child which helps to improve their communication skills & mental growth. In this way they become more understanding and smarter than other Kids.
(5-10 Years)
Physical & Mental growth– Read & Write Books, Start doing calculations, attract from electronic gadgets, developing learning skills, start adjusting in any environment, understand good or bad words. Curiosity to know new things and do their homework.
Suggestion:- We should make sure that they don’t get engaged with electronic gadgets more than 2 hours per day. Parents should spend time with their child as much as they can. Most important thing “Keep Communicating with your child”.
