Social and Emotional Development in Kids from Early Childhood
- Updated on 05 Jun 2020
- Child Learning
- Aishwarya R
- 2 mins read
Emotional development is one of the key factors to notice in a child’s growth. The emotional development in kids is given equal importance as that of physical growth. This forms a strong basement for their future adult self. Firstly, parents should be made aware of the prominence of emotional development. Along with the awareness, the methods to enhance their mental stability should also be known. It is disheartening that a few of the parents fail to understand their emotional needs. However, many have started to put effort to work on this. To understand this better, let us now discuss some examples of emotional development in kids and look at the different emotional development stages.
The child has developed emotionally when they exhibit/have:
1. Self-control
Firstly, one of the main signs of emotional development in kids is their self-control. Children tend to throw tantrums. In such cases, they are tough to handle. They become very adamant during these incidents. If they are not taught about this in the early stages, this will become their habit. Therefore, self-control should become their habit. It enhances and exhibits their emotional development.
Emotional and social development in children goes through many ups and downs, and somehow it manages to define the overall development of children in the early stages of life.
2. Express their needs
Children expressing what they feel or want has to be normal. The parent has to give them the space to express themselves. By giving them such independence for their thoughts, they developmentally. This assurance will make them understand their needs by themselves.
Kids tend to understand their feelings by expressing themselves. Thus, if your kid communicates well about what they feel and what they want, they are doing great. A good school and the teacher’s role in the emotional development of kids play a vital role in the upbringing process.
3. Be kind to others
Notice if your child is being kind to others. Those who have brought up well will always be kind to others. Because their mental growth is so strong to understand other’s feelings. Children tend to do this only if they understand their own feelings in the first place. Therefore, being kind is seen as one of the aspects of mental development.
Being kind is a good step towards the social and emotional development of child in the long run.
Being kind is imperative and in the development of children, it is adamant that he or she exhibits this trait. Children’s development in society is largely judged and understood how he or she reacts and responds to others.
4. Pay attention
Being a good listener and emotional development goes hand in hand. Paying attention to the other person is a fine example of one’s emotional and psychological development. Moreover, Parents can impart this key skill into their kid’s routine. This is done by simple activities like reading them bedtime stories. And also, communicating with them all the time. Only from a good listener can good habits flourish.
5. Visual / Verbal comprehension
Observe if your kids are able to recognize a person or your command which you have already used in the past. When they could be able to comprehend and act accordingly, it means they have good memory power. A good memory is a sign of emotional development. This also greatly improves their social skills with fellow peers and neighbors.
In conclusion, these are some of the examples of emotional skills that could be seen in your kids.
If you are worried that some of these are not observed in your child, do not worry. There are different emotional development stages and every kid has their own pace and as a parent keeps supporting them. You encourage them to be their better self, one step at a time. Be proud of every little progress your little one makes and we wish you happy parenting.
