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