The National Institutes of Health has The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (click title to entry for their website - thank you)
The point is what to look for in child development is important. As a parent reassured by success in growth and development there is a future guaranteed for the dedication.
Many developments are based in physical activity. Throwing balls, balancing on one foot, skipping rope and doing jumping jacks are all activities of coordination that provides a child with confidence about their body. It is easy to combine healthy diets with healthy activity. Both serve a purpose and they lead to self-assured young adults that find it easy to be an adult.
Below are links to websites that want to help parents achieve their goals.
This is a resource from PBS Parents.
Child Development Tracker (click here)
Use the Child Development Tracker to get insights on the stages of growth.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation has some clues:
Teenage Growth & Development: 11-14 Years (click here)
From education.com:
And from the CDC:
The early years of a child's life (click here) are very important for his or her health and development. Parents, health professionals, educators, and others can work together as partners to help children grow up to reach their full potential.
