In this chapter we looked at:
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The physical characteristics of preschoolers.
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Healthy nutrition.
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The changes in the brain.
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The progression of motor skills and developmentally appropriate ways to support that development.
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Sleep and sleep disorders.
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Toilet training and elimination disorders
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Sexual development in early childhood.
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And ways to keep children healthy and safe.
In the next chapter we’ll investigate how children understand the world and their communication abilities.