Child growth
The child begins to grow from the moment he is born, and mothers can observe this through the size of the fetus, the lack of suitability of his old clothes, the length and length of his hair, and many other manifestations of growth, and the child continues to grow throughout the multiple stages of childhood until he reaches the age of majority , Where the growth of all its members and organs is completed, and its length is limited to a certain extent. Each stage of the child’s development extends to a certain age and includes a number of its main developmental features. Early childhood extends from three to six years. Growth in them is In the following.
The manifestations of growth during early childhood
- Physical growth: The increase in height of children, but males are more than females in length, and the emergence of temporary teeth, and increase the body mass so that the increase in muscle in males, while fatty in females, and some cartilage to become solid bones.
- Mental development: It can be seen through the increasing questioning of the child, which may be embarrassing at times, and curiosity, and his desire to hear stories, and the proliferation of imaginative play, in addition to the development of some concepts, such as: numbers, colors and time.
- Emotional Growth: The child’s emotions are varied, often rebellious, short-lived and ending, usually easily observed by the child’s facial and physical expressions. It is important to allow the child to express his emotions, which helps to form a strong and proper personality.
- Social development: The child begins to separate from his mother and independence and rely on himself in some actions, and begins to play with children of the same age, and may be characterized behavior and behavior at the beginning of this stage selfish, but soon acquire sound social skills if directed correctly from the family .
- Linguistic Growth: The child acquires a very large linguistic reservoir during this age, becomes more precise and clear in his use of words and composition of sentences and phrases, and is able to communicate well with those around him.
- Physiological growth: The nervous system continues to grow until the weight of the brain at the end of this stage reaches 90% of the weight of the adult, the more effective the nerves in the transfer of nerve cells, and confirm the heart beats the child and the process of output, and reduce the hours of sleep.
- Motor development: During this stage, the child is more energetic and energetic. His movements are faster and more powerful, as are his movements.
- Sensory Growth: The functional growth of the senses is completed. The child realizes the goal from each sense, begins to use his senses more comfortably, while his mood turns to nerve and anger when he can not use his senses properly.