Developmental Milestones
Children learn, change, and grow so quickly when they are young. As a parent, it’s normal to look at other children and wonder: “Is my child on track?” Developmental milestones are things most children do by a certain age. Talk to your pediatrician at Airline Children & Women’s Health Center at every Well Check Exam about the milestones you child is reaching and what to expect next.
Developmental milestones: two months old
Parenthood is full of firsts. This includes the many things your baby does for the first time, like coo, smile at you, and hold up her own head. These firsts are called developmental milestones. Developmental milestones give you and your pediatrician important...
Developmental milestones: four months old
Parenthood is full of firsts. This includes the many things your baby does for the first time, like babble, bring her hands to her mouth, and reach for toys. These firsts are called developmental milestones. Developmental milestones give you and your pediatrician...
Developmental milestones: six months old
Parenthood is full of firsts. This includes the many things your baby does for the first time, like babble, bring her hands to her mouth, and reach for toys. These firsts are called developmental milestones. Developmental milestones give you and your pediatrician...
Developmental milestones: ages 3-5
Children learn, change, and grow so quickly when they are young. It’s normal to wonder: “Is my child on track?” Watch for these milestones at ages 3-5.
Developmental milestones: ages 6-8
Children develop physical, social, and mental skills during in childhood. Watch for these milestones between the ages of 6-8.
Developmental milestones: ages 9-11
The preteen years are full of changes. Between the ages of nine and eleven, your child grows more independent. Friendships become important, and peer pressure gets stronger. Body image and eating problems also sometimes start around this age. Knowing what to expect...
Developmental milestones: ages 12-14
Get ready, because the teenage years are here! It is exciting watching your child grow up, but these years are also scary and confusing for teens and parents. Puberty causes lots of changes to your young teenager’s body. Pressure from friends and classmates grows...