Lesson Summary:
Dr. Kevin Skinner (LMFT, CSAT-S, EMDR), a licensed marriage and family therapist, explains the remarkable pace of infant development as babies roll, crawl, walk, and begin speaking, reminding parents that every child grows on a slightly different timeline and that pediatricians can help monitor healthy progress.
He shares how encouraging movement, exploration, and early skills like drawing, playing with a ball, or music supports brain development, curiosity, and emerging independence while strengthening secure attachment.
By creating safe, stimulating environments, caregivers nurture both physical growth and a child’s natural drive to learn.