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Early Childhood Development
03/01/2012
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Take care of your baby by giving positive attention and appropriate stimulation with toys, songs, poems and playing together.
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Children's minds develop rapidly when they are talked to, touched and cuddled; when they see and hear familiar faces and voices; and when they handle different objects.
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Help your baby's development by nurturing a close relationship from birth.
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Speak, sing, read or tell stories to your child.
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Babies and small children should not be left alone when they are awake. This delays their physical and mental development. It also puts them at risk of accidents.
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Help your child learn and develop by encouraging your child to play and explore.
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Exclusive breastfeeding on demand for the first six months, timely introduction of safe and nutritious foods around the age of 6 months, and continued breastfeeding for two years or beyond provide your child with optimal nutrition and health benefits.
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Feeding time is an opportunity for you and your child to develop bonds and attachments.
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Fathers can support breastfeeding by making sure mothers have nutritious food, helping with household and childcare responsibilities, and being emotionally supportive.
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Children play to have fun, but play is also central to promoting a child's physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development.
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Help your child become ready for school by encouraging your child to play with others and explore the surrounding environment.
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Children have different temperaments, interests, styles of interaction, and paces of learning. Respect your child's unique learning style.
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Learn more about child development to understand what to expect and how to support your child's growth and development, particularly his or her transition to primary school.
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