Cognitive development means how children think, explore and figure things out.

It is
the development of knowledge, skills, problem solving and dispositions, which help children to
think about and understand the world around them. Brain development is part of cognitive
development.

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Social-emotional development and spiritual development are intertwined in such a way that

the functional emotional capacities that emerge out of a given social environment deeply
connect to a person's perception of the universe, nature, and even god(s).

On the Intersection of Spiritual and Social-Emotional

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Speech and Language Development

Speech and language are the skills we use to communicate with others. We form these skills
during the first years of life. By age 6, most children learn the basics. Try to talk and read to
your child often to boost these skills.

What is the difference between speech and language?

Speech is making the sounds that become words—the physical act of talking.
Language is our system of using words to communicate. It includes using words and gestures to
say what we mean, and understanding what others say.

Current as of:  December 12, 2018

Author:  Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics  &  Thomas M. Bailey, MD, CCFP - Family Medicine & John Pope, MD, MPH -
Pediatrics  &  Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Motor skills and motor control begin developing after birth, and will progress as children grow.

Gross motor skills are movements related to large muscles such as legs, arms, and trunk. Fine
motor skills are movements involving smaller muscle groups such as those in the hand and
wrist.

Motor Skills | Fine and Gross Motor Development | Pathways.org

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