Development
HSE article for Development
Your child learning through play
How play helps your child develop mentally and physically, learn new skills and become more social and independent.
Tummy time to strengthen your baby's muscles
How to keep your baby active and help develop their neck and back muscles by encouraging them to do tummy time several times a day.
Screen time and young children
There is evidence to suggest that if a child spends a lot of time in front of a screen in early childhood, it can have a negative effect on their development. Learn how you can avoid problems with screen time and young children.
Your child's hearing
Find out how your child listens and reacts to sounds as they grow, when their hearing is checked and what to do if you are worried.
Your child's eyes
Learn about how your child's eyes develop over the first 12 months and the times they will be checked as they grow.
Premature babies and development
Find out how to help a baby born early develop normally and meet its milestones
Development of sexuality in children
Find out how to teach your child about sexuality in a way that will help them to have a healthy attitude towards sex, love and their body.
Your child's developmental checks
Find out when a public health nurse will check your child to make sure they're growing properly.
Your child’s social, emotional and behavioural development
Learn how your relationship with your child influences their future sense of self and how they have their own unique personality.
Your baby's mental health
Learn about your role in helping your child develop good mental and emotional health and what you can do.
Your child’s developmental milestones
Learn about the type of skills developed in the first 5 years and what to do if you are worried about your child's development.
Your child's growth, weight and length
Learn what can affect your child's growth pattern and how this will be checked.
Helping your child's communication development
Learn about the ways you can help your baby develop their communication skills by responding to your baby and fun activities.