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Early Childhood Development

Supporting your child's growth in the foundational years

Reading time: 9 minutes | Age range: 0-5 years | Category: Child Development

Key Developmental Milestones

Ages 0-12 Months

  • Social smiling (2-3 months)
  • Rolling over (4-6 months)
  • Sitting without support (6-8 months)
  • First words (10-12 months)
  • Walking (12-15 months)

Ages 2-5 Years

  • Potty training readiness (2-3 years)
  • Playing with other children (3-4 years)
  • Following simple rules (4-5 years)
  • School readiness skills (5 years)

Remember

Every child develops at their own pace. These milestones are general guidelines, not strict timelines.

Supporting Development

  • Read together daily
  • Encourage exploratory play
  • Provide consistent routines
  • Limit screen time
  • Celebrate small achievements