When I Think of Child Development

When I think about children, 

I think about how important they are to our future. 

I think about what it was like 

when I was a child.  I think about running, 

playing with friends. 

 Laughing loud and being silly.  

I think about playing tag, and pretending to cook. 

 I remember taking care of my baby (doll). 

I think about eating ice cream cones and

 letting it drip down my arm.

I remember the excitement of 

going to Grandma's house.

Roller skating and going to the park.

I remember swinging so high

 I felt like I was flying.

I remember falling down 

 and getting back up.

We as childcare professionals, administrators, 

parents, extended family or friends

have been tasked with a very important role.  

We are to help them through their development. 

 This does not happen by force or abrasiveness or

 even comparing one child to the next. 

 It happens with patience, kindness, compassion, love,

 dedication and allowing children to grow,

 learn and develop at their own pace.  

If we take the time to think about it.  

Children are only children for a

 very short time in the

 grand scheme of things. 

 If we rush them through their development, 

we run the risk of robbing them of the 

opportunity to make wonderful childhood memories. 

 Life will be there.  There is always time to learn something.  

Have you ever just sat and watched children have fun.  

When is the last time you had a throw your head 

back good time like that? 

 Lets not take their time to throw their head

 back and have a good time.  

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank my classmates Sharni-Gaye Campbell-Sargeant Anuoluwapo Akinola and Sophia Chang  for their support and encouragement throughout the duration of this course.  Although we were assigned to one another, I have valued your opinions and points of view.  I have enjoyed each of your child development blogs as they are each unique and have been very informative.  I enjoyed reading about your personal stories as well as learning about topics you find intriguing.  As we continue this educational journey, I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors.  Thank you all very much.