Why It's Important To Learn About Early Childhood Development

As a counselor it’s important to learn about early childhood development. Research has led us to an awareness that many people suffer from emotional and social issues. In order to effectively help our clients we must have some knowledge of the overall development process. Early cognitive development has been recognized as the most important stage. Piaget’s theory have established four stages in which early cognitive development occurs. These stages can be beneficial because it is a way to identify developmental delays or challenges that a child may have.
The bonds that are formed with parents during early childhood is very imperative. According to Leadsom (2012) “a secure bond and attachment is the foundation for later development”. Learning