Developmental milestones in early childhood are any action or moment that shows growth. It can be learning how to open and close their hands or learning how to crawl and walk. It can be the moment children finally say their very first words.

There is no timeline or a specific list of these milestones for reference when a child should be able to do this at that age. It is because children develop at their own pace, depending of course on several factors, like the kind of parenting they grew up to.

But even in childcare, there is no exact way of caring for children as parents have different styles of showing their love and care for their children. One thing, though, that every child needs for their healthy development is an encouraging environment for them to learn. And learning does not necessarily mean learning how to count or memorize the alphabet and shapes.

It means allowing some space for them to be independent in doing basic and simple activities. It could be letting them feed themselves. It can be messy, but your child will eventually learn how to eat with less to no mess at all. It could also be letting them comb their hair or brush their teeth. Just allow them to move, think, and make silly mistakes so they can develop skills.

One way parents can guide their children to reach milestones at an early age is through early childhood education. That way, they can learn in a more supervised environment with teachers to guide their learning.

Here at Petits Poussins, we offer a childcare service in New York centered on a fun yet educational activities.

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