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Development, emotions, behaviour, speech and language (DRAFT best start)

Development, emotions, behaviour, speech and language (DRAFT best start)

Every child is different. Take a look at the information, advice and ideas to support your child grow and develop.

90% of your child's brain growth happens before the age of 5. Right from the start, all those little moments you spend together with your child are building their brain.

The most important thing to know about how children grow and develop is that everybody is different.

See the following links and read below for information and support about your child's development.


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Milestones

Milestones are just a guide to what most children can do at certain ages.

Your child might do some things earlier and others later, and that鈥檚 OK, it鈥檚 part of their own way of growing.

If you're worried about your child not reaching some of the milestones, you can ask your health visitor or doctor for advice. 

Emotions and behaviour

Children have big feelings, but they sometimes struggle to express them. 

The link below offers information for you to help manage your child's emotions and support behaviour.

Useful resources

 

Movement, playtime and activities

Baby movement and playtime is an important part of their day. Take a look at some tips and ideas here:

Playtime activities with your child helps you to build a strong and connected relationship with them as well as being important for their emotional and physical development.

Useful resources

Have a look at these ideas for activities you can do with your baby or child:

Speech and language

Babies and children develop at different paces but there are certain things you can do to support their speech and language. 

You can find out more here: Speech and language

Useful resources

The NHS has resources to help with your child's speech development up to 5 years old.

Useful links

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