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time of remarkable change that helps set the stage for future psychological
development
The Germinal Period (Weeks 1-2) The Embryonic Period (Weeks 3-8) The Fetal Period (Weeks 9-40)
Motor development also involves how well children’s muscles work. This is referred to as muscle tone.
Children need a balanced muscle tone in order to develop their muscles and use them with ease
when standing, sitting, rolling, walking, running, swimming and all other other postures and actions