Child development is the process by which children grow and learn. It incl
(udes) both phys
(ical) and men
(tal) growth. As yo
(ung) children bec
(ome) taller, th
(ey) also le
(arn) to commu
(nicate) and t
(o) solve prob
(lems). Children develop at different rates, but there are common milestones that most children reach at certain ages. For example, most babies start to walk around their first birthday. Understanding child development helps parents and caregivers support children’s growth.
