First Five years of child development

One of the most critical stages of development and learning is from birth to five years old. The first five years of child development are crucial to their health, wellbeing, and the overall trajectory of their lives in a variety of ways.

Brains are built over time, but the primary foundations are constructed very early in life. Although many factors influence brain development, A parents , siblings, family members and the surroundings  early intervention and interactions have the most impact which includes talking, reading, and singing. Overall, it is the simple, everyday moments that will help the children develop cognitively. There are many things that parents can do to help in their child’s growth and development. The  key measure that is often used in regards to physical development is “milestones.” Developmental milestones are defined as the abilities, that most children are able to perform by a certain age.

One of the very best ways that family can help promote child development is to simply create a supportive and encouraging environment. Motor skills can be developed when Parents , siblings and other family members provide plenty of physical activities for young kids to practice their newly emerging abilities .

 Giving them the space, time, and resources they need to kick, climb, run, jump, and balance is especially important in fostering a child’s growth and promoting healthy development. Providing them with play experiences that involve putting together puzzles, drawing, cutting with safety scissors, or stringing beads will help young children build better fine motor movements and improve their hand-eye coordination. In the early years of their development , All kids need a safe space to explore the world around them, and a caring adult to help them .

Children need to be nurtured, talked to, and supported by their parents, especially during their first five years of life. If the child’s caregiver is negligent of their parental duties or when parents fail to meet the emotional, physical, and mental needs of their child during these growth stages, that’s when future mental problems begin to develop.

Studies have proved that  when a child experiences neglect at a young age, it often manifests into deep-rooted issues that stay with them throughout ,especially making an impact on the child’s emotional intelligence, emotional development,  social skills and ability to play with other children.

Children who do not receive proper treatment from their parents during these child development stages are prone to:

• Behavioral issues
• Low self-esteem
• Lacking a sense of belonging
• Depression
• Mental health issues
• Addictions

Even if parents are not physically abusing their children, a child can still develop negative feelings and insecurities that affect. Therefore it is of utmost importance that the child should be nurtured with good moral values and behavior, without putting undue pressure  as this will equip him to develop his social and emotional skills and  cope with the future challenges independently.

It is essential that the parent, siblings, family members and the environment that surrounds him is healthy and positive, this will automatically help the child to explore his feelings, nurture his emotions, try out his cognitive abilities and display appropriate behavior