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Posted by Michelle Rigg on 09/09/2021

Understanding Child Development

Understanding Child Development

Child development refers to the intricate process through which children grow, learn, and mature physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively from infancy through adolescence. It encompasses a myriad of changes and milestones that shape a child's abilities, behaviors, and interactions with the world around them. Understanding child development is vital for parents, as it equips them with insights into the evolving needs, challenges, and potentials of their children at different stages. By grasping these developmental trajectories, parents can provide appropriate guidance, support, and nurturing environments that foster healthy growth and overall well-being. This resource list aims to empower parents with valuable information, tools, and strategies to navigate the fascinating journey of their child's development.

Your Child's Development (Childcare.gov)

Child Development Basics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Understanding Children's Developmental Stages (Child Information Gateway)

The Developing Mind, Second Edition: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are  by Daniel J. Siegel 

Touchpoints-Birth to Three by T. Berry Brazelton and Joshua D. Sparrow

What's Going on in There? : How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life by Lisa Eliot

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky

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