Developmental Milestones: The First Year

Creator: Iowa State University | visit site

Grade Range: K - 2

This page describes some of the traits and behaviors which generally appear during the first year of a child’s life. The content stresses that each child develops at a different rate, and some behaviors may appear earlier or later. The author also suggests steps to take if more than a few of the listed behaviors are not present.

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Parents of a newborn may find the information on this site helpful; it describes traits and behaviors which should appear during the first year of your child’s life. Although children develop at widely differing rates, this is a good general guideline. The site also gives suggestions about how to proceed if your child does not exhibit most of the described behaviors.

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child development,

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