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RAISING AND EDUCATING CHILDREN; THE FIVE MAJOR STAGES OF GROWTH IN GENERAL – AN AID FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS

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Childhood is often referred to as a path that is full of growth, changes, discoveries and adventure. From the very day an infant is born and until he/she steps into adulthood, a child undergoes a number of a very significant changes. Each of the stages is defined by a number of achievements and the knowledge of such stages is important for parents and educators to know for appropriate encouragement of children’s development. If you are a parent who has recently welcomed a little one or a caregiver of young minds, principles of child development come in handy and help design places that help nurture the young one. In this specific article, we will delve into the five major stages of child development and give parents and care givers suggestions which will enable them in bringing up healthy children. STAGE ONE - INFANCY (0 - 2 YEARS): BUILDING TRUST AND SECURE ATTACHMENT The infant stage of life is the period extending from birth to two years characterized by attainment of a child’s ...

MONITORING YOUR CHILD'S EARLY LEARNINNG AND DEVELOPMENT ; A RESOURCE BOOK FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS

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Early childhood is the most important phase of an infant for growth and transformation where the growth of brain occurs at an astonishing rate constructing a foundation for learning and emotional developments. Indeed, one of the important roles we can provide as parents and teachers is to observe and facilitate this development thoughtfully and constructively. This help guide is to better equip you in the observation, assessment, and facilitation of young children's learning and growth, offering practical tips and advice to both parents and educators. Why Monitoring Early Learning and Development Matters? First, why do we need to track a child's early learning and development? The perception about children during these early years is that they are like sponges; they absorb whatever is within their environment-from language and motor skills to social interaction, and even problem solving capabilities. These areas are monitored to ensure proper progress and so that intervention...