Page Content Babies You are your child's first educatorYou can make a big difference to your child's life just by finding easy and fun things you can do with your child when they're very young.Baby development stagesWhat your baby might be doing at different stages in their first 12 months.Speech and language development for babiesBabies communicate from birth through crying, eye contact and listening.Bonding and attachmentYou can do things with your newborn from birth to strengthen bonding and attachment.If you have concerns about your baby's developmentWhat to do if you're worried about your baby's developmentGrowth chartsGrowth charts for baby and child development You can find more child development information at Better Health Channel: Babies and toddlers 0-3. Toddlers You are your child's first educatorYou can make a big difference to your child's life just by finding easy and fun things you can do with your child when they're very young.What your toddler might be doing at different stagesWhat your toddler might be doing from 12 months and tips to encourage development.Speech and language development of toddlersFind out about your toddler's speech and language development, and how you can support them developing further.Social and emotional development of toddlersWhat to expect from toddler behaviour, building bonds and friendships.If you have concerns about your toddler's developmentWho to speak to if you have concerns your toddler isn't developing.Growth chartsGrowth charts for baby and child development You can find more child development information at Better Health Channel: Babies and toddlers 0-3. Preschoolers You are your child's first educatorYou can make a big difference to your child's life just by finding easy and fun things you can do with your child when they're very young.What your child might be doing at different stagesYour child is cable of thinking and acting differently at each stage of their developmentSpeech and language development for preschoolersFind out how preschoolers' speech and language develops and what you can do to support your child.Social and emotional development for preschoolersWhat to expect from preschooler emotions, how to help your preschooler with self-regulation, and play, friendships and social skills.Gifted and talented childrenAssess if your child is gifted, common emotions and behaviours, how you can support your child.If you have concerns about your child's developmentWhat to do if you're worried about how your child is developingGrowth chartsGrowth charts for baby and child development You can find more child development information at Better Health Channel: Children 4-12. School age Gifted and talented childrenAssess if your child is gifted, common emotions and behaviours, how you can support your child.Gifted and talented students at schoolStarting school early, working with your school, accelerated learning, if your child has disengaged.Making and keeping friendsThe role of friends, how you can talk to your child about their friends, social media, friendships when moving to secondary school. You can find more child development information at Better Health Channel: Children 4-12 and young people (13-19).