Developmental stages

From the moment we are born until the moment we are

die,we continue to develop.
Aș discussed at the beginning of this chaper,developmental
psychologists often divide our development into three
aereas;physical development,cognitive development,and
psychosocial development.Mirroring Erikson’s
stages,lifespan development is divided into different stages
that are based on age.
1.Prenatal
Prenatal development(from Latin natalins’relating to
birth’)includes the development of the embryo and of the
fetus during a viviparous animal’s gestation.Prenatal
development starts with fertilization,in the germinal stage
of embryonic development,and continues în fetal
development until birth.
Prenatal development is crucial to a healthy birth for both
the mother and the child.Three trimesters define major
portions and milestones of prenatal
development.Global,cognitive,behavioral,socio-
emotional,and psychomotor are five aspects of infant
development which can be potentially impacted by external
forces.
2.Infantil(the first year)
În the first year,babis learn to focus their vision,reach
out,explore,and learn about the things that are around
them.Cognitive,or brain developement means the learning
process of memory,language,thinking,and
reasoning.Listening,understanding,and knowing the names
of people and things are all a part of language
development.During this stage,babis also are developing
bonds of love and trust with their parents and others aș part
of social and emoțional development.The way parents
cuddle,hold,and play with their baby will set the basis for
how they will interact with them and others.
3.Toddler(1 to 3 years)
During the toddler years,your child will rapidly change and
grow,learn skills,and be able to interact with the word în
new and different ways.This process is known aș
development,and it encompasses several ares,including
cognitiv development,physical development,language
skills,and social development.
They increase their vocabulary,start forming sentences and
begin comprehending
grammar(Newman&Newman,2018)One of the more
interesting aspects of this stage is the emergence of fantasy
play.Tollders begin to know what they whant or at least
think they know what they want.They can become upset
when they are unable to communicate their desires to their
parents.
4.Early childhood(3 to 6 years)
Neurological research shows that the early years play a key
role în children’s brain development.
Babies begin to learn abour the word around them from a
very early age-including during the prenatal,perinatal and
postnatal period.
Children’s early experiences-the bonds they from with their
future physical,cognitive,emotional and social
development.
Optimizing the early years of children’s lives is the best
investment we can make aș a society în ensuring their
future success.
5.School age(6 to 12 years)
Schoo-age child development describes the expected
physical,and mental abilities of children ages 6 to
12.School age child development is a range from 6 to 12
years of age.During this time period observable differences
în height,weight,and build of children may be prominent.
Consider the following aș ways to foster your school-aged
child’s social abilities;
-set and provide appropiate limits,guidelines and
expetations and consistently enforce using appropiate
consequences.
-model appropiate behavior.
-offer compliments for your child being cooperative and for
any personal achievements.
-help uour child choose activities
-encourage your child to talk whith you be open with his or
her feelings.
-encorauge your child to read and read with your child.
-encourage your child to get involved with hobbies and
other activities.
-encvourage physical activity.
-teach your child to respect and listen to authority figures.
spend uninterruped time toghetergiving full attention to
your child.
-limit television,video and computer time.
6.Adolescent periods
 Adolescence is the period of transition between childhood
and adulthood.It includes some big changes-to the body,and
to the way a young person relates to the word.
The many physical,sexual, cognitive,social,and emoțional
changes that happen during this time can bring anticipation
and anxiety for both children and their
families.Understanding what to expect at different stages
can promote healthy development throughout adolescence
and into early adulthood.
Conclusion
Development does not just involve the biological and
physical aspects of growth,but also the cognitive and social
aspects associated whith development throughout life.By
better understanding how and why people change and
grow,we can then apply this knowledge to helping people
live up to their full potențial.
Bibliography
https;//www.healthychildren.orgEnglish/ages-
stages/Pages/default.aspx
https;//courses.lumenlearning.com/wsu-
sandbox/chaper/stages-of-developement
https;//www.mountsinai.org/healtb-library/special-
topic/school-age-development children
https;//www.unicef.org/sowc2011/pdfs/Early-and-late-
adolescence.pdf
https;//www.britannica.com/science/adolescence