Child Development

As children grow older, they develop in several different ways. Child development includes physical, intellectual, social, and emotional changes.

Children grow and mature at very different rates. It's hard to say what "normal" is. There can be big differences in height, weight, and build among healthy children. Diet, exercise and genes are all factors. Some children begin puberty or are close to it before they are teenagers.

Children start to become more independent from their parents. They may rebel. They also look outward - to their friends, who are usually of the same sex. Peer approval becomes very important. Your child may try new behaviors to be part of "the group." This can also be the time that parents or teachers recognize learning disabilities or behavioral problems in children. These problems can get worse as time goes on, so it is important to get help early. (NIH)

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Child Dental Health

Healthy teeth are important to your child's overall health. From the time your child is born, there are things you can do…

Child Care

Children's healthy development depends on safe and positive experiences when they are very young. If you work or go to school, you…

Child Behavior Disorders

All kids misbehave some times. And some may have temporary behavior problems due to stress. For example, the birth of a sibling,…

Child Abuse and Neglect

The psychological, emotional, and sexual abuse of a child, typically by a parent, stepparent, or parent surrogate.

Child Abuse

Child abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to a child or puts a child at…

Child

A person who is not yet an adult. The specific cut-off age will vary by purpose.