Age | Social, Emotional & Behavioural development |
1-3 Months | * Babies of this age will begin to develop smile when content. * The baby will feel comforted by a familiar adult * Babies respond positively to touch & the sound of familiar voices. |
6 months | * Babies at this age can become anxious when you move out of her range of sight. * The baby will cry if they are unhappy or smile & gurgle when they are content. * The baby recognises and prefers to be with familiar people. |
9 Months | * The baby will start to enjoys attention & being around other babies. * The child may soothe him/herself with familiar toy or thumb sucking * The child’s emotional expressions are increased to include fear and sadness |
12-18months | * Babies at this age need comfort and reassurance from parents/carers * The baby will be afraid of being apart from parent/carer and cry when they see parent/carer leave. * Babies begin to show negative emotions & may start resisting naps, certain foods etc. |
2-3 years | * The child may show extreme behaviour - dependent/interdependent, very aggressive/calm, and helpful/stubborn. * The toddler may get angry when stopped doing something that is unsafe * Temper tantrums are common and tends to cry, scream, kick, bite and can be rough with other children usually out of frustration. |
4 years | * The child needs parent for support and reassurance. * Enjoys being the centre of attention showing off new skills. * Can still demonstrate stubbornness, aggression, kicking, biting for attention or out of frustration. |
5 years | * The child starts to become protective and kind towards parents, younger child or pet * The child is becoming less frustrated and less angry * The is becoming more independent and can be serious and realistic at times |
6 years | * Children start to show willing to play cooperatively, take turns, and share * Child of this age may start to...