Understanding the Various Stages of Child Development
As parents, we are always striving to do what is best for our children, what is best to keep them safe,and what is best to nurture their skills. As much as we adore them, it is sometimes impossible to comprehend what is going on in their mind. In this post, we'll share a few pointers and ideas that we believe will help you better understand your child.
Different phases of child development:
Early childhood (birth to the age of eight):
During the first year, a child's development and growth are visible. When a new-born infant who can't even keep his or her head up starts walking and talking with their own cognitive abilities, parents usually mark a child's growth via the development of his or her evident talents. Expect some social-emotional growth throughout your child's first year; this is the time when attachment building becomes crucial, particularly towards their careers. Personality, relationships, and life functioning are affected by the quality or absence of emotional connection acquired in childhood. By the age of
three, your kid should have mastered walking, potty training, running, drawing, hand-eye coordination when playing, and should ideally be able to say between 300 and 1000 words.
During the following stages of growth, between the ages of 3 and 5, your kid will begin attending preschool, where he will begin improving his fine motor abilities. These early physical development qualities in children are ascribed to a mix of social and emotional variables, as well as the environment in which he is raised. This is the time at which your youngster will seek acceptance and reaction from his or her primary carers.
Childhood in the Middle (8 years to 12 years):
This is the time for parents to talk to their children about respecting others, appropriate school behaviour, assisting those in need, and establishing important life skills such as empathy and sympathy. Parents should urge their children to consider the implications of their actions. Talking to your children about physical touch, both positive and harmful, becomes increasingly crucial as they get older.
Adolescence (12 -18 years):
Do you still have any memories of your adolescent years? Your body goes through a lot of changes, both physically and emotionally, during adolescence. It's a confusing period with terrifying physical, emotional, and cognitive changes going on. It's also a time when psychiatric problems are widespread, and individuals are meeting new people and taking on more responsibility. Although
not every child may respond the same way, this is the moment when your child's hormones are out of control. Parents should prepare for their children's inconsistent and erratic behaviour at this time. These behaviours and mood swings will ultimately level off as the youngsters become older. Children should be instructed to show greater empathy for others and refrain from making fun of other people's lives. Now more than ever, it's critical to have a good effect on your child's life. As parents, you may address the matter if your kid discloses to you that they are experiencing bullying at school by doing the following: -
1. Pay attention to your youngster without speaking over them. If you express your rage against your kids, they could stop talking to you about their difficulties out of fear of upsetting you. Reassure your child that telling you was the correct thing to do and make them feel comfortable.
2. Discuss your pain and experience with your child if you experienced bullying at school. Recall the things that others said to you that were helpful or unhelpful, and give your child the appropriate advice. Don't instantly step in to take control of everything since children, no matter how young, must learn to defend themselves.
3. Make sure your youngster is more equipped to deal with bullies. Bullies adore receiving punishment or retribution for their mistreatment. Ignoring their offensive remarks or even speaking with the teacher might assist in certain circumstances. While the other bully is a kid as well, keep in mind that as parents you must do everything you can to protect your child first. At school, teachers and principals are the people in authority who have the capacity to bring about change and assist your child.
These are the three key phases of a child's development. At NPS Banashankari, we use modern techniques and methods to help learners throughout their different development phases.