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Child developmental MilestonesA developmental milestone is an ability that is achieved by most children by a certain age. Developmental milestones can involve physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication skills such as walking, sharing with others, expressing emotions, recognizing familiar sounds and talking.Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
The Centers for Disease Control offers a wonderful free book for families that shares a heart warming story about a young kangaroo who is excited about all the things he can do now that he is three years old. Throughout the story both parents and children learn what developmental milestones are and how important they are to a child's growth. The link below will bring you to the story. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/amazingme.html
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