The power of the early years

Child development: Being small is a pretty big deal

Our mission is to support parents and caregivers as they support their children to grow up confidently. With connection, safety and exploration as our foundation, we encourage parents to take advantage of the many opportunities they have each and every day to help their children develop.

“The early years of life have impact on our development through out our lives”

Johanne Smith-Nielsen Associate Professor Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist University of Copenhagen

0-12 months

Child development stages: A time full of firsts

0-2 months

Looking at you

Shortly after coming into the world, a newborn will learn to seek contact with their parents as well as finding more comfort in their parents’ faces over others.

2-4 months

Getting active

As babies get a little older, they become more socially active. They learn to smile, kick and make sounds. These activities lay the foundation for all human communication.

4-8 months

Exploring their surroundings

This time is all about discovery, both verbally and physically. During these months, babies are keen to explore their surroundings, games and toys. They start experimenting with different sounds, and though they may not talk yet, their language development is in full swing.

8-12 months

Sharing experiences

The parent and child relationship becomes even stronger. During this time, babies gain the ability to experience joint attention, meaning they can share and explore an experience with another person. A clear sign of this is when the baby starts pointing.

Happy Birthday!

Congratulations little one, you've made it to your first big milestone!

1-5 years

Child development stages: Good now means better later

1-2 years

Laying the groundwork

Thanks to secure relationships with their caregivers, babies start becoming self-aware. This self-awareness lays the groundwork for their empathy skills later in life.

2-3 years

High on emotions

Toddler emotions run high and their control low. They're well and truly learning by doing, which can look impuslive at times. At this age, toddlers are also expanding their vocabulary, which grows to around 1000 words when they reach three.

3-4 years

Getting social

Caregivers will remain their number one, but now it's all about widening social circles. At this age they blossom into confident social explorers, ready to take on the world. That social ability comes with a deeper understanding of their own thoughts and an increase in chattiness.

4-5 years

Interaction & Imagination

Children truly learn to understand social interactions and start feeling empathy for their peers. They’re drawn to the magical and imaginative play is in full swing. Playing with adults will deepen connections, improve their gross motor skills and boost their self-esteem.

Confident kids for a better world

With connection, safety and exploration as our foundation, we encourage parents and caregivers to take advantage of opportunities they have to help their children develop and grow up confident.

Connection

A vital part of a child’s development.

To connection

Exploration

Enabling children to discover the world.

To exploration

Safety

Creating a world for curious children.

To safety

The journey continues

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