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New fact sheet for parents:
Understanding child development
Understanding what a child is likely to be able to do at different ages helps parents and caregivers create a safe and supportive environment that’s appropriate to their developmental needs. It is important for parents to understand a child’s developmental journey so that they can respond to children in ways that are most helpful. (Emerging Minds, Jan 2024).
Child development: Preschoolers (3-5 years old)
Understanding how a child’s reactions, thoughts, behaviours and sense of control are influenced by their development can help you imagine what life is like for your child right now. Knowing what children are (and aren’t) likely to be able to do and understand at their current age helps you respond in ways that support their positive development and mental health.
This fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of preschoolers around 3-5 years old, and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. (Emerging Minds, Jan 2024)