Infantive Development And Psychological Stages Of Infant Development

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Infancy Infants learn to have an expectation of their needs of being feed, changed, and bathed and nurtured by their primary caregiver. Likewise caregivers learn to anticipate the needs of the little ones and fulfill the need. The foundation for developing a good network with the parent and child is in the familiarity and exchange process. This exchange builds a parent-infant attachment relationship. This is a vital stage in the development process. In any relationship being needy and having our needs met and attended to provide a sense of security. This is where the psychological phase begins. Infants can identify the difference in a stranger and their caregiver, down to the point of being able to distinguish their primary caregiver from their secondary caregiver. Stranger anxiety helps to develop cognitive development. Although, it can be stressful for the parent this is normal behavior and a healthy part of the development process. Children that maintain a secure attachment relationship from birth set the groundwork for future social connections throughout their life. Toddlerhood …show more content…

The teaching of social behaviors (thank you, please, your welcome) starts to become a shared primary (nurturing) focus. Developmental milestones are reached at this stage. Toddlers learn and take their first steps, their first words are spoken (ma ma, da da) and waving “bye”. This is also an exciting time for parents and important firsts in the child’s life. Parents also start to be able to identify abnormal developmental behavior. The famous “trouble twos” is a part of this stage. Children seem to move nonstop (running, jumping, climbing) utilizing their gross motor skills. A higher level of independence is shown enhanced with defiance, NO!!! This becomes the word of the day. We can see skills involving decisions with a reaction are at

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