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| 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 bed wetting at night |
| Permanent 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 |
| Ementic | A substance that causes vomiting |
| Ipecac | A medicine once used to cause vomiting after poisoning |