The early years of a child's life are crucial for social and emotional development.  Therefore, it is important that we take every step necessary to ensure that children grow up in environments where their social, emotional and educational needs are met.Children who grow up in environments where their developmental needs are not met are at an increased risk for compromised health and safety, and learning and developmental delays. Failure to invest time and resources during children’s early years may have long term effects.

Developmental delays can have future negative effects on your child, which may lead to speech and language difficulties, behavioral problems and learning problems.The intent of early child intervention is to lay a foundation, in conjunction with the family, to support infants as they grow and mature into healthy individuals. Healthy means the best possible outcome the physical, mental, and social functioning and well-being of an individual.

It is important to remember, however, that there is a range of what is considered normal development. Some babies may accomplish certain tasks or reach a specific developmental milestone sooner or later than others.

Research shows that children are more likely to overcome challenges and obstacles when their parents are involved and committed to providing a safe, strong base of support, it also aims to enhance the mother/child relationship by helping mothers to realize the importance of establishing a nurturing and responsive relationship with their child. The focus on this article is to  give a strong  signal to every married couple with children the sense of parental responsibility and feelings of competency as a parent.

I wish Good Health to all the children.

Regard's

Francis Daniel (Bahrain).