The early years of a child’s life 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.
Adolescents typically grow physically, try new activities, begin to think more critically, and develop more varied and complex relationships. In short, adolescence is a significant period in terms of development and the transition into adulthood.
ECD is a priority area of work for WHO, as it is a window of opportunity to improve health and equity. A continuum of care – from preconception through the formative early years – is needed to safeguard and maximize children’s developmental outcomes.
Essentials of health supervision visits. Includes every visit from birth through age 21. Also included in the appendices is a Developmental Milestones at a Glance chart.
Behavior is one of the biggest and most pressing challenges faced by early childhood educators and providers. Find research-based guidance and strategies in this book, an essential resource for professionals working with children from birth to age 5.