Child development stages

physical development. I will begin with my mother’s pregnancy, and how her circumstances effected my development as a fetus, as well as the person I am today. Her pregnancy was pretty normal, however my mother did smoke cigarettes and was only fifteen while she was pregnant. I developed in what appeared to be a normal way, and was delivered at 39 weeks and 4 days via vaginal delivery I was born weighing 6.4 pounds and 21 inches long. Piaget’s Stages According to Piaget there are four stages…

aspects of child development and learning; physical, emotional, social and cognitive- however Alfrey (2003) makes an important point being that all four of the stages are inter-related, meaning each aspect of development works alongside each other. Jean Piaget is a well-known child psychologist that Alfrey mentions within chapter one of her book, Piaget provided a foundation of research that is still widely used today. Piaget’s research helps to explain the intricate cognitive developmental…

DELAYS AMONG TRIBAL INFANTS INTRODUCTION Development refers to qualitative & quantitative changes and gaining a variety of competence for performing optimally in a social setting. Developmental delay is said to exist if the child does not reach developmental milestones at the expected age. Human development is a multifaceted observable fact. It comprises of physical development, intellectual development, personality and social development. Development of a child is influenced by many factors…

At this stage I am most concerned that as a parent I do not fail in such a big step in my daughter development. She is about to start puberty and here comes the rebel phase, the mood swings and the curiosity for sex. I am concerned that in the generation we are living in kids are having sex without thinking of the consequences or the knowledge of it. My job as a parent is to let my daughter know everything regarding sex. I will let her know of all the risks she is bound to face if she decides to…

The rapid beginning stages of early child development are very captivating. From birth to adulthood there is a selective stage in which one develops. A 3- 4 month-old will grasp objects, put objects into their mouths and make paddling motions when face down. Being educated on different age developments gives the Social Worker tools needed for best practice. Child protective Services works closely with medical professionals to evaluate a child’s developmental stage in investigative cases of…

There are four different phases to the development of attachment. Through these four stages, the bond will form between an infant and the adult and through the intimate relationship; the infant will be able to develop more successful relationships with others that mirror its first relationship with their trusted caretaker. The attachment theory is widely accepted as universal phenomenon, however cultural factors influence the infant’s patterns of development. The Attachment Theory suggests…

at her home because Children's Services received a called about her daughter Lauren. The social worker explained the reason for the home visit and to discuss some concerns involving Lauren. The interview purpose was the concerns of Lauren’s child development. Grace said her DSS worker Michelle was worried because Lauren, who is a 4-year old is sill drinking from the bottle and not fully potty trained. Grace also mentioned her worker concern of tooth decay. The interview could have been improved…

The Growth Development and Parenting influence of Elias Childhood can be an excitement time when days are filled with play and new discoveries, loving parents nurture their children and meet their needs. Some children do experience the joy of childhood, but unfortunately, some children do not have nurturing adults to guide them. Throughout this course, we have learned that creating suitable environments for young children such as time, patience, warmth, and love are the key to optimal…

Having gained the fathers consent to work with him and his child, I was able to establish a trusting relationship between us through my use of good communcation, such as open body language (NMC, 2010). Which is essentially when working with patients (NICE, 2012). I understood how important social interaction was for not just the son 's development but also the fathers health. The PIESS model of healthcare (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social and…

initially as a child. "...a child means every human being below the age of 18 years unless the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier."(Article 1,United Nations Convention on The Rights of the Child (CRC),1989) Children developed into respective processes which often related on the ageing terms of newborn (ages between 0 to 1 month), infant (ages among 1 month to 1 year), toddler (ages between 1 to 3 years), pre-schooler (ages 4 to 6 years ), school-aged child (ages 6 to…