Pediatric Nursing: Growth & Development

The normal growth and development of adolescents (ages 12 to 20 years old). Physical growth, including concepts such as growth spurt timing and maturational changes, along with cognitive and psychosocial development, vaccinations, and parental guidance.

The normal growth and development of school-aged children (ages 6 to 12 years old). Physical development, cognitive and psychosocial development, and parental guidance for topics such as sleep, sports/bicycle safety, and vaccinations.

The normal growth and development of preschoolers (ages 3 to 6 years old). Physical growth, cognitive and psychosocial development, and parental guidance on nutrition, sleep, and vaccinations.

The normal growth and development of toddlers (ages 1 - 3 years old). Physical growth, cognitive and psychosocial development, nutrition, toilet training, sleep, dental health, and the vaccination schedule.

Important parental guidance for children between birth and 12 months, including nutritional guidance, sleep safety, dental health, and the vaccination schedule.

The gross motor and fine motor milestones for infants, along with the psychosocial and cognitive development experienced at this age.

The expected anthropometric milestones for an infant, such as weight, length, and head circumference, along with information on fontanelle closure and tooth eruption. Additionally, the major reflexes present in the infant for the first year of life.