Understanding your children

You will find information in this section which will help you understand where your child is at in terms of their individual development.

Not only does each child develop at their own pace, but for each age group different approaches are needed. Obviously there is a world of difference between feeding a baby and understanding the eating habits of a teenager, for example!

Children develop physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. Sometimes the changes can be bewilderingly fast. The affectionate twelve year old can suddenly be the uncommunicative young teen. Overnight it seems, the cuddly two year old becomes a disobedient little brat!

Yet these changes are all part of the normal process of growing up and this section will help you make sense of what is happening with your children.