OUTLINE

Objectives

Childhood development

Areas of development

Developmental milestones

Developmental stages

Factors affecting development

Child rearing practices in Africa

Conclusion

References

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT –  It is the process of functional and physiological maturation of an individual.

It is progressive increase in skill and capacity to function.

It is related to maturation and myelination of the nervous system.

It includes psychological, emotional and social changes.