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Developmental Milestones

Developmental milestones are key skills or behaviors that most children can achieve by a certain age, serving as benchmarks for typical growth and development in areas such as motor, cognitive, social, and language skills. These milestones help parents and professionals assess whether a child's development is on track.

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Developmental milestones are essential indicators of a child's growth and development across various domains, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Understanding these milestones helps parents and caregivers track progress and identify any potential delays early on. Each child...

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Key Terms

Milestone
A significant skill or behavior that is expected to be achieved by a certain age.

Example: Walking is a physical milestone typically reached by 12 months.

Gross Motor Skills
Skills that involve the large muscles of the body.

Example: Running and jumping are examples of gross motor skills.

Fine Motor Skills
Skills that involve smaller muscle movements, especially in the hands.

Example: Writing and buttoning a shirt are fine motor skills.

Cognitive Development
The process of growth in the ability to think and understand.

Example: Solving puzzles shows cognitive development.

Social Development
The process of learning how to interact with others.

Example: Sharing toys is a sign of social development.

Emotional Development
The ability to understand and manage emotions.

Example: Recognizing feelings in oneself and others is part of emotional development.

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Key Concepts

Physical DevelopmentCognitive DevelopmentSocial DevelopmentEmotional Development