Stages of Emotional Development in Children

The Playful Psychologist

In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore the social and emotional milestones that children meet.
Please note, I do not advocate for tracking milestones of any kind unless specifically asked to by a health care professional. I do however advocate for parents being well informed to ensure they are able to identify any areas of concern that may arise, to ensure that early intervention is an option if necessary.
The six stages discussed in this episode are:

1. Taking an Interest in the world
2. Attachment
3. Intentionality and basic cause and effect
4. Development of sense of self
5. Emotional thinking
6. Emotional Thinking and elaboration

If you would like more information on social and emotional milestones, you can check out my milestone card resource. These cards have been designed as a guide to provide you with information and suggestions on different developmental milestones across infancy, childhood, and through to adolescence. They outline the social and emotional milestones that children reach at different ages and offer information, strategies, and in some cases, links to additional reading you can do to inform yourself on how to help your child.
Across the 109 cards included in this resource, you will find information related to children from infancy (0 years) to the late teenage years (18 years), ensuring that you will get ample use of this resource for years to come. As well as milestones, I have included 'information cards' on a some topics that required more of an explanation, and have also included links on some cards where you can find more information if you please! Some cards also include suggestions for books you can purchase to use with your child or educate yourself on a particular topic.
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