Parenting & Child Development: From Infancy to Adolescence

Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.

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Development of Your 14-Month-Old

During the first year, your baby grows from a completely dependent newborn into a mobile, curious toddler. The toddler period lasts from around 12 months to 36 months of age. During this time, your child learns through movement, exploration and manipulation.

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Activities That Promote Physical, Cognitive & Creative Development

From birth, children are developing skills that will help them participate in, understand and respond to their environment, as well as interact with their parents, caregivers and peers. Children make physical, cognitive and creative developmental progress mostly through play.

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