child development
nounUK /tʃaɪld dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /tʃaɪld dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Child development is how a kid grows and learns new things as they get older.
The teacher studied child development to understand how kids learn to read.
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2. The scientific study of how children change physically, mentally, and socially over time.
She earned a degree in child development before becoming a preschool teacher.
3. The process of a specific child's growth in a particular area, such as language or motor skills.
His child development in speech improved quickly after he started talking with his cousins.
4. The field focused on designing programs and policies that support children's well-being.
The charity funds child development projects in rural communities.