User:Jessicacariello/Behavior analysis of child development

The early years of a child's life are most critical to their development. In understanding child behavior there are many different types ways to analyze it. There is a multiple stage behavior model that it can be broken down into. During the earliest years it's important for parents to keep track of each little millstone to ensure the babies health. Starting with each month there are milestones that should be achieved in social/emotional, language/ communication, cognitive, and movement/physical areas. Although all babies are different and might not hit each milestone at exactly the same time, if you child's development strongly differs from the expected milestones, see a doctor to make ensure the health of your child. A child's environment is crucial to their development, any trauma that a child experiences could potentially have long term affects on their adult life. Children learn and develop best in strong nurturing environments, in which the are cared for and safe. Development doesn't end after infant and toddler stages, as they start to enter school education places an important role in social and intellectual development. School allows students to build character and broadens the horizons of developing children. It's important for parents to be aware of each step of their child's development to ensure health and safety.