Early Childhood Development

Early childhood is a time of remarkable physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. Learn more about how children grow and development during early childhood.

The stages of prenatal development represent an enormous amount of change from conception to birth. Find more information about the stages of prenatal development.

Developmental milestones can be important markers of typical child development, but it is essential to remember that all children develop differently. Learn more about what a developmental milestone is and the different types of milestones that are used to track normal development.

Genetics play a powerful role in the development of a child. Discover how genetics interact with the environment to shape how a child grows.

Experience play and important role in child development. Discover more about how factors such as learning, parenting, culture and peers influence how children grow and develop.

Prenatal development sometime deviates from the normal course. Learn more about problems with prenatal development and some of the common causes and effects.

From birth through age five, children experience remarkable cognitive growth and development. Learn more about some of the major cognitive developmental milestones.

Early childhood is a time of amazing social and emotional growth. Learn more about some of the major social and emotional milestones that occur during the first five years of life.

Early childhood is a time of astonishing physical growth. Learn more about some of the major physical developmental milestones.