Stages of Growth

There is no greater joy for a parent than to watch the apple of his eye grow from a tiny infant to a toddler and beyond. Though each child is unique, there are certain 'typical' stages in the growth and development process. Understanding the various age and stage milestones makes it easier for a parent to appreciate and monitor the growth of the child. There are various developmental milestones that a child goes through during the first year. Gross motor skills that involve large muscle groups take shape during different months of the first two years. These involve sitting, standing, walking and running. Fine motor skills allow a child to use his hands to eat, play and write. These skills are developed over a longer time span. The development of a child also involves development of social skills. It is never too early to inculcate social skills in a child. As a child grows, he learns to interact with others. He learns to form relationships with people beyond his immediate family. He responds to loving care and encouragement from parents and family members. This is also another important facet of his overall growth.

Our age and stage milestones section will focus on various growth stages of a child. We take a look at various aspects of a child's development - physical, intellectual and emotional. Our articles will resource the Internet to bring you informative and educative tips so that you can monitor your child's development. This can be of immense help in taking an active role in your baby's development. Your participation in this process can be exttemely rewarding and enriching.