Early Childhood Development
Early childhood development Early childhood development (ECD): Is the providing of optimum environment for children during their first few years in life to help them grow healthy, more intelligent, to maximize their potential and promote their chances in success in the future. first few years represent the foundation for future development they set the roadmap for what a person might be in the future. Investment during this period increases a person's chances of success and achieving their full potential. Recommendations for ECD : - Environment : it's important to provide a safe, secure, and loving environment for infants and young children as this help them achieving their development. Nutrition: Healthy diets and adequate nutrition are extremely important for children as it's needed for the rapidly growing and evolving brains and to prevent diseases of malnutrition which may negatively impact their development. Playing: playing is very important for to