holistic development
referring to how all the areas of development are interconnected, each area can affect several others.
cognitive development
the ability to think, recognise and remember
physical development
the way in which the body increases in skill and becomes more complex
language and communication development
the ability to make sounds, talk, understand and interact with others
social and emotional development
the ability to interact with others, develop, manage and express feeling and become more independent
child development
the way which children grow (both physically and psychologically) and learn new skills and knowledge
self-concept
the way we see ourselves and what we think about ourselves
self-regulation
the way we manage our emotions
tonic neck reflex
turning the baby’s head to one side causes one arm and one leg to extend to the side that the head is turned, while the opposite two limbs bend inwards
grasping
stroking the baby’s palm cause the baby to grasp the finger tightly
rooting
stroking the baby’s cheek causes the baby to turn its head towards the touch and opens it’s mouth
