Understanding Child Development Milestones

The video discusses the common misuse of developmental milestones by parents as a comparison tool. It explains the different types of milestones, including motor, sensory, communication, social, and cognitive skills. The video emphasizes that milestones occur within a range and are influenced by biological and environmental factors. It highlights the importance of recognizing developmental red flags for early intervention.

Why is it not helpful to use milestones as a comparison tool among children?

• Because all children develop at the same pace.

• Because milestones are only about physical skills.

• Because each child is unique and develops at their own pace.

• Because milestones are not important.

Which of the following is NOT a type of developmental milestone?

• Motor skills

• Sensory skills

• Financial skills

• Cognitive skills

Which milestone is often considered a 12-month-old milestone?

• Crawling

• Walking

• Talking

• Reading

What can influence the timing of when a child reaches developmental milestones?

• Neither biological nor environmental factors

• Only environmental factors

• Both biological and environmental factors

• Only genetic factors

What can a child's natural curiosity influence?

• Their ability to sleep

• Their motivation to explore and reach milestones

• Their ability to socialize

• Their eating habits

How should parents adjust milestone expectations for a premature baby?

• Expect milestones to be reached earlier.

• Use the baby's actual birth date for milestones.

• Use the baby's due date for milestones.

• Do not adjust expectations at all.

Why is it not useful to compare your baby's progress to their peers?

• Because all babies are the same.

• Because each child is unique and learns at their own pace.

• Because it is stressful for parents.

• Because milestones are not important.

What should parents focus on instead of stressing over comparisons?

• The exact age for each milestone

• The progress of other children

• The number of toys their child has

• Their child's individual progress

What is a developmental red flag?

• A sign that a child is developing faster than peers.

• A sign that a child is not eating enough.

• A sign that a child may have a developmental delay.

• A sign that a child is sleeping too much.

What is the importance of early detection of developmental issues?

• It is not important at all.

• It ensures the child will never catch up.

• It guarantees the child will be advanced.

• It allows for prompt intervention.