The period covering the development of children after a year (up to three years), psychologists called early childhood. Despite the fact that the baby grows further, the speed of this process is reduced. So, for example, in the second year of life, a child can grow by ten centimeters, and in the third - only eight. This time period is divided into three sub-steps. Knowing the developmental features of each will help to form the right educational tactics.
From year to year and a half
About a year later, babies begin to walk. Now they are getting more
independent, this allows them to explore the surrounding space. All objects that are around, the child needs to touch, consider. Parents should help him in the development of space, keeping this process under his watchful control. So, for example, if the baby wants to get into the closet - do not forbid, but climb there with him. But if he had a desire to play with a lighter, it would be much better that she did not come across his eyes at all. The development of children after a year also includes the study of the "wisdom" of walking. You should not panic and worry if the baby often falls: his bones are so flexible and light that fractures practically do not threaten them. Even during the fall
the musculoskeletal system is being improved. Some psychologists are sure that the more the baby falls, the faster he will learn the science of walking, the more dynamic the development of children will take place after a year. Gradually, understanding comes that the door can pinch your fingers, and it’s very painful to hit the corner of the cabinet. The development of children after a year leads to the appearance of more and more new words. The baby cannot yet utter a phrase, but his parents already understand what he wants to say.
The period from one and a half to two years
During this period, skills acquired earlier are improved. The more new items the baby catches, the faster he will master the surrounding space. During this period, the child himself can be controlled with a spoon. If he still does not do this himself, then he should be activated in this direction. The harmonious development of the child will be in the event that he is surrounded by a minimum of prohibitions. If he grabbed a spoon, let him study it, make the first attempt to use it as intended. Of course, the first attempts will not be entirely successful, but do not scold the baby. Be patient. However, he should not be allowed to play while eating. At this time, you can wait for the first phrases to appear.
Period from two to three years
At this stage, the baby is already running. Moreover, while looking around. Therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary injuries, free some territory so that the baby can throw out the accumulated energy. In addition, the time for endless questions begins. It is necessary to try as much as possible to answer all situations of interest. Do not forget that the baby still gets most of the skills through imitation. If parents clean, give him a rag, let him help. He is already smart in order to understand the necessity of labor. And you can feed a doll with him. Parenting children under 3 years old is a painstaking process, as parents will need to learn how to react correctly to children's tantrums (they happen even in calm tricks). You also need to help the baby feel like a full member of society.