There are several key stages of development that nurses should be familiar with:
Infancy (0-12 months): Rapid physical growth, sensory development, and attachment formation. Toddlerhood (1-3 years): Development of motor skills, language, and early social interactions. Preschool (3-5 years): Enhancements in fine motor skills, language complexity, and social play. School Age (6-12 years): Cognitive development, academic skills, and social relationships. Adolescence (13-18 years): Physical maturation, identity formation, and peer relationships.
