Growth & Development, we study how human being grow and change over their lives, physically, emotionally, psychologically, intellectually, and as social beings. Understanding human growth and development at each age and stage of life is a valuable tool for nurses when assessing, planning, and implementing care and education for patients and their families.
Your assignment is to create an educational brochure on a chosen age group:
Newborn to year 1
Your brochure is designed to educate the public about your chosen age group. Your brochure should be designed to be displayed in a doctor's office, hospitals or schools to educate the public.
It must answer or address the following:
1. Describe the main physical characteristics common to the age group.
2. Name 3 developmental milestones for this age group.
3. Describe amount of sleep and rest this age group requires.
4. Describe cognitive and moral development- Piaget, Freud, Kohlberg?
5. Describe nutrition and health promotion.
6. Describe play and safety. What are appropriate toys for this age group?
7. Helpful tips for parents. Common concerns of parents?