The very first innovation that God conceptualized before the creation of the human race was to surround
All of us with plenty of beauty in form of nature, fruits, flowers, rivers, animal world, seas, hills, insect world and birds. For our development, because almighty envisioned development in a happy environment with a balance of 5 elements i.e.Earth, water, air, space & fire be it in us or around us balance is the key for development.
Factors affecting a child’s development are plentiful natural surroundings like the air we breathe the food we eat and changing weather etc.
Parent’s role in a child’s development is to safeguard the happiness and well being of the child at all levels.
Parents influence on child’s development –Remember ‘Fear ‘of any kind blocks child’s or for that matter student progress. Influence &monitor the child’s development by giving them a joyous and encouraging environment. For parents, their child is most unique. We get fascinated by all their “Firsts like the first word, the first step, first crawl and get amazed at their development day after day.
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Factors that promote child development-Triangle of physical, cognitive and social development which commences at birth and is a work in progress through the growing years.
Role of Family in child development-Children go through many emotional and psychological changes and each child has a different pace of development as per the family’s financial &social standing. The kind of language &culture the family follows has a direct impact on the child.
Factors that influence child development-Our children inherit their parents’ physical appearance, features and some traits abilities apart from last but not the least genes and to an extent talent. Genes can tell our bodies how to work but environmental influence can overlap or dominate it.
Social factors that affect child development-No of two children are identical. Let us not forget that social conditioning and natural inherent differences affect growth & mindset. The exposure, financial standing, friends, the area where we stay &people we mingle with impact us socially.
Biological differences-Gender differences between males and females alongside social norms affect the child’s development and outlook.
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Health and nutrition as important factors for the child’s development-Daily a balanced diet replete with vitamins & proteins, fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, pulses, milk etc. All are important factors in growing years alongside proper meal times & cultivated habits of not overeating or underrating is another important factor. Also, the routine of exercise, fixed waking up & sleeping hours, soaking in vitamin d through sun moving in the fresh air, leading an organic lifestyle has a tremendous effect on the mind &body of a growing child coupled with a regulated and conscious lifestyle.
JBM Smart Start at Greater Noida (west) always encourages parents &children to make smart choices &opt for an enhanced lifestyle for better health & outlook.