Infancy (birth-2 years)

The milestones during infancy are trust building attachment, and emotional regulation (Honig & Wittmer, 2017). Strategies to help are responsive caregiving, and positive interaction. 

Early Childhood (3-5 years)

Children milestones during early childhood are self-awareness, empathy, and cooperative play (Parents Guide to Developmental Milestones, 2024). Strategies to encourage these milestones include storytelling, and role-playing activities. 

Middle Childhood (6-12 years)

Middle childhood milestones are peer relationships, self-esteem, and problem-solving (Littleonemag, 2023). Ways to encourage these milestones are to incorporate group projects, and conflict resolution exercises.