All children learn to use their muscles gradually to explore the world around them at their own pace, but a prolonged difficulty or delay in a child’s fine motor or gross motor skills may signify a deeper problem.

Children learn to speak by listening to others. The first few years of a child’s life is the most crucial time to build a good foundation for expression of speech.

You may see changes in your child’s behaviour in play, learning, and communications as he or she grows. These will develop alongside their self-care skills, and promote their independence and self-sufficiency gradually.

Real life can be very stressful and this can put a lot of strain on children too. Emotional, behavioral, and mental health difficulties significantly affect your child’s quality of life, along with his or her ability to develop properly.

Good eating habits fostered from the very beginning help your child get the best start in life. As a rule of thumb, encourage your child to limit refined grains, processed snacks, and sugary foods & drinks, while encouraging them to choose nutrient-dense and fresh foods.

To stay healthy and build a stronger body, children and adolescents should do more than an hour of exercise every day as inactivity increases the risks for heart diseases, diabetes, obesity, other metabolic disorders.