CHILD DEVELOPMENT(0-5 years)

About early development

Development is the term used to describe the changes in your child's physical growth as well as his ability to learn the social, emotional behavior, thinking and communication skills. The first five years of a child's life are critical for development. The experiences children have in these years help them to shape their future. 

In the first five years of life, Child's brain develop more and faster. Baby's are born, ready to learn and there brains develop through use. So child needs a stimulating environment with lots of different activities that give him plenty of ways to play, learn and practice what he is learning.  

Children's relationship 

It affects all areas and stages of their development. Relationships are the most important experiences because they teach him the most about the world around him. Your child also learns by seeing relationships between other people. This learning is the basis of development of your child's communication, behavior, social and other skills. 

A loving nurturing relationships helps the child to grow and develop.

In the early years, the child's main way of learning is from playing.

Play is fun for child and gives him an opportunity to explore, observe, experiment, solve problems and learn from his mistakes. Lots of time spent playing, talking, listening and interacting helps your child learn the skills of how to live life. 

Other things that shape child development

Healthy eating, physical activity, social activity have a big impact on your child's development.

Healthy eating 

Healthy foods helps them to grow and develop. It develops his sense of taste. Eating pattern in early years can make healthy eating habits for life. The best way to help your child develop healthy eating habits is to let him see you preparing, eating and enjoying healthy food yourself. 

Physical Activity

Physical activity develops child's motor skills which helps him think and give opportunity to explore his world. So your child needs plenty of opportunities for active play.

Health

Child's health also influene his development and growth. All children get sick at some point. These minor childhood illness won't help him to grow and develop.

Neighborhood and local community

Child's surrounding environment impacts a lot onn child's growth as he observe and learn about the world by seeing the neighborhood and community. His thinking way also affecting by this. 

Child's development is supported by relationships with friends and neighbors to access them these things, We should take them in places like playgrounds, parks, shops, local services, schools, health care centers and libraries.

Children grow and develop at different rates. Some parents worry about their child. Most skills develops the same order or might vary. It might helps to remember that development is different for every child. 

Being a parent you are always learning. Every parent make mistakes. It's OK to feel confident about what you know, your own physical and mental health is an important part of being a parent. Looking after yourself will help you with the understanding, patience and energy you need to be a parent.

Basically you need not try to be child like you. Everyone has unique qualities. You need to support your child in the early age to understand his interest and support them to nurture their talent. You need to be friendly with child as no one like bosses at home all the time. They want some freedom to do anything of their choice. But it's you only who an check this that they are going in right direction.