Complete The Growth and Development APEA module. Pick one of the following topics that were reviewed: Newborn assessment, Nutrition, Child, Adolescent, or Immunization. Please choose on that has not been previously covered by a peer.

• What is an area that you may have forgotten?
• Explain the specific growth and development concept in detail and describe strategies that you will undertake to assist in retaining that information?

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Growth and Development in Children

Introduction

Children develop at different speeds and in different ways. However, all children share certain developmental milestones that occur at certain ages.

Physical Development

Physical development is the most obvious, and it’s not just about how tall your child grows. Children at different ages and stages will have different physical characteristics and abilities due to genetics, nutrition and hormones.

It’s important for parents to know how their children are growing so they can keep track of their progress as well as make sure that everything is working properly for them physically.

Physical development can be measured by height and weight (in kilograms), but other factors such as muscle strength, coordination and flexibility also play a role in determining whether a child has reached adulthood physically speaking.

Intellectual Development

Intellectual development is the ability of a person to think symbolically, reason and think abstractly. Children are also learning how to communicate with others and they use language in many different ways, such as:

• They learn how to listen and respond appropriately;

• They learn about concepts such as cause and effect;

• They are able to evaluate situations based on their experiences thus enabling them later on when faced with similar situations (e.g., going into school for the first time).

Social Development

Social development is the child’s ability to interact with others. It’s important because it helps them to learn how to behave and make friends, as well as manage their emotions.

For example: If your child has a new friend who comes over often, they will begin to understand what it means to share, take turns and have fun together. You can help your child practice these skills by asking questions such as “What do you think this means?” or “How does that make us feel?”

Emotional Development

Emotional development is a key part of child development. Babies learn to love and trust their parents, while also learning to be independent and make their own decisions. These abilities are important for emotional well-being, which can be compromised if children develop stress or trauma in childhood.

Children experience many different emotions throughout their lives: sadness, anger, happiness and more. They may feel scared when they see something scary or angry when someone hurts them. They may cry over small things like a toy broken or family problems such as divorce or death in the family; however these feelings are normal for children under 4 years old so it’s important not to worry too much about them unless there’s something serious going on (for example if another child has been harmed). It’s also normal for young children not yet able to verbalize their feelings so don’t ask what happened!

Behavioural Development

You can encourage children to develop good behaviour by:

• Praising good behaviour.

• Stating that you are proud of them when they do well or help out around the house.

• Asking questions about their interests, likes and dislikes so that you understand what makes them tick. This will also help foster a sense of trust between you and your child, which is an important part of building a strong relationship (and one that will last during their childhood years).

Conclusion

So, there you have it. Children are full of development and growth. They are constantly learning new things about themselves and the world around them. It is important for parents to stay involved in their child’s development process so that they can help them along their way towards becoming a well-rounded individual who can contribute positively to society as an adult.