Physical: Physical, <em>or</em> <em>motor, </em>development in children is where the child begins to learn how to move their body. This can range from just moving their fingers to full-blown walking. How quickly, or how well, a child does these actions depends almost solely on the development of the brain. This is why it's important to keep an eye out for the child completing important physical milestones.
Social: Social development in children is where the child learns and begins socializing and interacting with others around them. Social development aids to the child's language skills and even how well they handle conflict. This development is and can be directly influenced by caregivers. It's crucial for caregivers to pay attention to this development, since it's often overlooked.
Intellectual: Intellectual, <em>or cognitive, </em>development doesn't just refer to how "smart" the child is, but their thinking skills overall. This can include memory, cause and effect, abstract thinking, and learning in general. Intellectual development is important for all children's future endeavors. Children tend to be curious- and caregivers should embrace it.
Emotional: Emotional development refers to the Child's understanding of their and other's emotions. This development is crucial for the Child's mental health and empathy in the future. Emotional development and Social development goes hand and hand to help the child talk about their emotions, rather than having an outburst. Through patience, caregivers can work with the child through their emotional development.
