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How Infants and Young Children Learn
Helping develop your child's mind by encouraging independent thinking and problem solving skills is very important as you prepare him or her for school and life. Cognitive development is the term used by experts to describe learning and the expansion of thinking and problem solving skills. But as a parent, it is not necessary to formally teach your child at very young ages; instead, you can do educational activities that will naturally teach your child as you share experiences and explain interesting things around the child.
Remarkably, infants and young children seem to be designed to learn from their surroundings, and much of what we as adults think of as play actually teaches children a great deal. However, there are many simple things to keep in mind that make even these experiences more effective in promoting your child's cognitive growth.
Below are some common questions from parents and caretakers of young children.
What can I do to provide good learning conditions for my young child?
How does my child's physical and mental progress compare to other children of the same age, and what can I do to help him progress?
What should I do if my child is not developing at the same speed as most other children from the same age group?
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