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Within the first trimester, there is the growth of the placenta, amniotic sac, etc. The major organs and systems start to form. The heart starts beating.
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The fetus can kick and move from side to side. The organs are fully developed. The skin, hair, and nails have formed. The fetus can hear and listen to your voice.
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The fetus can hear and see. The brain continues to develop after this. The fetus continues to add fat and get bigger. The lungs and kidneys continues to mature.
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There are many essential developments that happens within this time frame. There is a physical growth and weight gain, brain development, breastfeeding habits, and the falling off of the umbilical cord.
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There are many essential physical developments that occur during this time frame. At six months old, an infant will be able to roll from their front to their back, sit up, and push themselves up while laying on their stomach. At one years old an infant will be able to stand and walk, and pick smaller things up.
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At six months of age an infant will reach to pick up toys, and explore by putting things in their mouth. At one years old a toddler will be able to put things in containers and find things they have seen hid.
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Language has a huge jump in this timeframe. At six months old, they will be able to make little squealing noises, stick out their tongue and blow, make noises in succession with you. At one year of age, they will be able to say mama or dada, understand the word "no', and wave goodbye.
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Around six months of age, an infant will be able to recognize familiar faces, laugh, and like to look at themselves in mirrors.
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They can play with multiple toys at a time, hold things in both hands, draw a circle, and stay away from hot things like a stove.
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Some physical development milestones hit are they can run, kick a ball, clothe themselves (somewhat at least), and use a fork.
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Toddlers can notice when others are upset, watch to see how you react to a new situation, and play with others.
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Toddlers can string two words together, point to things, use additional gestures, ask questions, and recognize and tell you their first name.
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Some big things that occur physically are they can unbutton things, catch large balls, hop on one foot, and pour water.
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In early childhood, they can name some of the colors, count to 10, somewhat write their name, and point to some letters and name them.
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They pretend play, can comfort other when sad, wants to be a "helper", take turns, and follow rules
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Language is as follows: name some words from songs, talk about their day, tell a made-up story, and recognizes/uses easy rhymes.
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Within middle childhood, kids master most gross and fine motor skills, such as running, jumping, and sliding.
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They can understand the concept of past, present, and future. Organize their thought processes in a logical way. Along with fostering good problem-solving skills.
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They form stronger and more elaborate friendships and relationships with peers, gain more independence from family, and hold a strong desire to fit in and be liked by others.
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At this point, children can engage in full conversation and will easily be able to express what their thoughts are. There is a very big increase in vocab.
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Early adolescence marks the beginning of puberty. Lots of physical changes occur for boys and girls. Such as skin changes, hair growth, body odor increase, and a growth spurt
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There is an improvement in memory attention, increased thinking for personal decision making, and the beginning of questioning authority.
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The formation of a social and personal identity. More complex ways of expressing emotions. Developing healthy ways to regulate emotions.
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They begin to form more complex sentences, use more sophisticated vocab, easier understand metaphors and such.
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Within middle adolescence is the continuation of changes related to puberty, such as voice lowering for males, and regular menstrual periods for girls.
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At this stage, there is the emergence of abstract reasoning reasoning. Along with being able to plan for the future and the development of decision making skills.
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This phase of social/emotional development is huge as it is when they really refine their identity, and have a heightened sense of self.
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Adolescences are able to effectively communicate in various situations, use culturally specific language, and use pragmatics semantics.
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With this stage comes the completion of growth spurts, hormonal changes and fluctuations, and the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
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Focusing on concepts that are not self-centered, more thoughts on global concepts, and development of idealistic view on certain topics.
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Others emotions, intentions, and thoughts are better understood. Better at interpreting social cues and dynamics.
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With late adolescence comes the mastery of advanced language functions. Excellent use of both academic and professional language. The adaptation of language for different audiences social contexts.
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