As You Learned This Week: Milestones Play An Important Role

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As you learned this week, milestones play an important role in the early years of a child’s development. While we know that children grow and develop at their own pace, milestones show us that a child is developing as expected. This week, you will continue to support Paul and Amy and introduce them to an important app. To prepare for this discussion, Read Chapter 5: Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Watch Baby Human to Walk Walking Links to an external site. Download Android’s CDC Milestone Tracker Links to an external site. or iPhone’s CDC’s Milestone Tracker Links to an external site. .

Set up a profile in your CDC Milestone App by using Navigating the CDC Milestone Tracker App guide Links to an external site. . For this discussion, you will utilize the case study below: Case Study Paul and Amy have been loving the first two months of parenthood with their daughter, Charlie. At Charlie’s two-month well-visit, they asked many questions about Charlie’s physical development. Their pediatrician suggested that Paul and Amy download the CDC milestone tracker app so they could keep track of Charlie’s development and see how she is doing with mastering milestones In your initial post, assume the role of Paul or Amy and provide a review of the CDC Milestone Tracker app that includes the following: Rate how you like using the app on a scale of 1 to 5 (one being you would not recommend and a five being a superior rating). Provide at least two reasons to support your rating. Explain at least two elements of the app that you think are helpful for tracking physical development from 2 months to 2 years. Discuss how you might use this app to ensure you are providing developmentally appropriate learning activities for children from 2 months to 2 years.

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As Amy, I would rate the CDC Milestone Tracker app a 4 out of 5. This rating reflects the app's user-friendly interface and comprehensive tracking features, which make monitoring my child's development manageable and informative. One reason I appreciate the app is that it provides clear, age-specific milestones, allowing me to understand what developmental stages Charlie should be reaching from 2 months to 2 years. Additionally, the app sends timely reminders and notifications about upcoming milestones, helping me stay engaged and proactive in supporting her growth.

Two elements of the app that are particularly helpful for tracking physical development are the visual milestone checklists and the personalized progress tracker. The visual checklists give a straightforward overview of expected motor skills, such as grasping objects or crawling, which makes it easier to observe Charlie’s progress during daily routines. The progress tracker enables me to log specific achievements and see how Charlie is advancing over time, which is essential for identifying if she is on track or needs additional support.

I would use this app to ensure developmentally appropriate learning activities by regularly reviewing the milestones and adjusting activities accordingly. For example, if Charlie has recently started to grasp objects, I might introduce toys that encourage fine motor skills, like stacking blocks or textured rattles. The app's guidance helps me tailor activities that promote her current developmental stage, ensuring she is challenged without being overwhelmed. Furthermore, by tracking her progress, I can share detailed updates with her pediatrician during checkups and seek advice if any concerns arise.

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