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4.02.03.04 Child Dev
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grasp | To hold or grab something firmly with the hand. |
| Growth | Getting taller, bigger, and gaining weight over time. |
| Guidance | Helping a child learn from mistakes by giving advice and direction. |
| Height | How tall a person is from head to foot |
| Hygiene | Healthy habits like bathing, brushing teeth, and washing hair. |
| Jean Piaget | A psychologist known for a theory about how children think and learn in stages. |
| Milestone | An important stage or skill in a child’s development. |
| Physical care | Meeting a child’s basic needs like food, water, and daily care. |
| Posture | The way a person holds their body when sitting or standing. |
| Proportion | The size of one part compared to the whole |
| Sphincter muscle | Muscles that control when urine or waste leaves the body. |
| Toddler | A young child between 1 and 3 years old |
| Weight | How heavy a child is when measured. |
| Coordination | Using body parts together smoothly to complete a task. |
| Dental habits | Healthy habits for teeth, like brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. |
| Enuresis | Accidental urination, especially bedwetting at night. |
| teeth | Adult teeth that replace baby teeth. |
| Preschooler | A child between 3 and 5 years old. |
| Self-feeding | Eating independently using hands or utensils. |
| Antiseptic | A chemical used to clean skin or wounds and kill germs. |
| Childproofing | Making a home or object safe for children. |
| Emetic | A substance that causes vomiting |
| Ipecac | A medicine once used to cause vomiting after poisoning. |