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Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.

Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.

newborn reflexes
Physical

What are the newborn reflexes?

Key Points: Newborn reflexes are innate survival mechanisms that protect infants from harm and indicate the proper functioning of the brain and nervous…

baby scribbling on the wall
Cognitive

Exactly how big a deal is drawing?

With the sudden boom on computers, tablets, and phones as convenient playtime devices, it seems we’ve lost a little touch of one of…

mom helping her baby girl crawl
Cognitive

The benefits of crawling!

Key points: 1. Crawling boosts motor skills, balance, and muscle strength. 2. Enhances brain coordination, problem-solving, and spatial awareness. 3. Fosters confidence, independence,…

mom showing a toy to her baby so she practices her fine motor skills
Physical

What are the fine motor skills?

Key points: 1. Fine motor skills involve precise hand and finger movements. 2. Progress from reflexive grasping to purposeful object interaction. 3. Key…

baby standing and supporting himself on a bed
Physical

When do babies stand up?

Key points: Learning to stand is a significant milestone on the path to a baby’s first steps, requiring muscle strength, coordination, and the…

baby on his tummy rolling over
Key Milestones

How to help my baby to roll over?

Key points: Rolling over is an important milestone for babies, signifying increased strength in their arms, back, and neck. Babies typically start rolling…

baby taking a toy to his mouth
Physical

Why do babies put everything in their mouth?

Key points: 1. Mouthing objects helps babies explore textures and tastes, aiding their development. 2. Babies may mouth objects more during teething, offering…

Mom showing her baby how to touch and smell playdough.
Key Milestones

Touch and smell during early years

Key points: Baby’s brain actively learns through senses of touch and smell. Sense of smell is well developed at birth, allowing recognition of…

baby on his tummy in a park
Key Milestones

Why is tummy time important?

Key points: 1. Tummy time aids muscle development for crawling and milestones. 2. Start tummy time soon after birth, gradually increasing duration. 3….

baby on his tummy smiling
Key Milestones

When does a baby develop head control?

Key Points: Supporting the head and developing neck muscles is a crucial physical milestone for babies. It lays the foundation for other physical…

baby crawling
Key Milestones

When should babies crawl?

Key Points: Crawling is an exciting and important developmental milestone for babies, typically occurring between seven and nine months of age. There is…

baby girl learning to walk
Key Milestones

When do babies learn to walk?

Key Points: Learning to walk is a major physical milestone for babies and typically occurs between nine and 15 months of age. Babies…