{"id":12931,"date":"2026-10-20T08:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/?p=12931"},"modified":"2026-11-04T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:17:46","slug":"childrens-psychological-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/childrens-psychological-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Children\u2019s Psychological Development From 0-11 Years Old"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bloc_big_header_13\" class=\"bigheader\" >\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"text d-flex flex-column justify-content-between align-items-start\">\n<h1><span>Understanding Children&#8217;s Psychological Development from 0-11 Years Old<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"slider-bloc_big_header_13\" class=\"flexslider flexslider--bigheader loading\">\n<ul class=\"slides list-unstyled\">\n<li class=\"slider-li slider-li-bloc_big_header_13-0 \">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.slider-li-bloc_big_header_13-0 div {background-image: url(https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-420x420.jpg);}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 480px) {\t.slider-li-bloc_big_header_13-0 div {background-image: url(https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-420x420.jpg);}}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\t.slider-li-bloc_big_header_13-0 div {background-image: url(https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1024x538.jpg);}}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) { .slider-li-bloc_big_header_13-0 div {background-image: url(https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1024x538.jpg);}}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 1200px) { .slider-li-bloc_big_header_13-0 div {background-image: url(https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em.jpg);}}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--color4 bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_14\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<p><b>Children\u2019s psychological development is the ongoing growth of a child\u2019s cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral abilities from infancy through adolescence.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It shapes how children think, feel, relate to others, and understand themselves, and it lays the foundation for their personality and character.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As parents and educators, understanding these developmental stages is crucial to effectively guide and support children on their path to self-discovery and fulfilment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore the stages of children\u2019s psychological development from 0-11 years old with La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh,\u00a0 an International Bilingual School, in the following article.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_15\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Definition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> psychological development is how a child\u2019s thinking, feelings, relationships, and behavior grow from birth through adolescence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> many sources group them as infancy and toddlerhood (0 to 2), early childhood (2 to 6), middle childhood (6 to 12), and adolescence (12 to 18).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Influences:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> temperament and biology interact with family, school, and culture. Researchers call this nature and nurture working together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it first shows as temperament in infancy and keeps developing through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Theories:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Bowlby, and Bandura each explain one part of the picture. Together they point to play, warm relationships, and the right level of challenge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core needs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> many children thrive when they feel safe, connected, capable, and free to make small choices of their own.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_16\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>What is Child Psychological Development?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child psychological development encompasses the remarkable process of how children perceive, interact with, and make sense of their social and physical environments. From the moment they enter the world, infants begin to absorb information and form connections, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/cognitive-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shaping their cognitive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emotional, and behavioural abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As children progress through different age groups, their psychological development manifests in various aspects, including language acquisition, emotional expression, social interactions, self-awareness, and moral understanding. Recognizing these unique characteristics at each stage empowers parents and educators to provide tailored support and guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Child Psychological Development vs. Child Psychology<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Child psychology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the branch of psychology that studies how children think, feel, and behave, usually from birth to around age 18. <\/span><b>Child psychological development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is what it studies: the changes that happen as a child grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developmental psychology is broader again, because it follows these changes across the whole lifespan. This article focuses on the years from birth to 11, with a short look at adolescence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Four Areas of Psychological Development<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Area<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What it covers<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Example<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking, memory, language, and problem-solving<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A toddler searching for a toy hidden under a blanket<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing, expressing, and managing feelings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 4-year-old saying \u201cI\u2019m frustrated\u201d instead of crying<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forming relationships and understanding others<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 7-year-old comforting a friend who lost a game<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioral<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-control, habits, and following routines<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 9-year-old finishing homework before playing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These areas grow together, and they are closely linked to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/physical-development-in-the-preschools-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/emotional-development-for-preschoolers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emotional development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports friendships, and stronger language helps children explain their feelings. Our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/early-childhood-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early childhood development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers all five domains in more detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Common Psychological Characteristics of Children<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child is unique, but many children share these psychological characteristics as they grow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Curious and exploratory:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they learn by touching, testing, and asking \u201cwhy?\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learning through play and imitation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they copy the adults and children around them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feelings that are big and change quickly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the skills to name and manage emotions take years to build.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thinking from their own point of view at first:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the ability to see another person\u2019s perspective grows gradually, often from around age 4.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A strong need for close relationships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> secure bonds give them the confidence to explore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A growing sense of fairness and rules:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this becomes especially visible from around age 6.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_17\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>Factors Influencing Child Psychological Development<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child\u2019s psychological development is shaped by both nature and nurture: the temperament a child is born with, and the experiences they have every day.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Social culture, family, and school play significant roles in shaping a child\u2019s personality and psychological development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Social Culture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture is the cradle where a child\u2019s psychological development takes shape. From the moment they are born, children absorb cultural values, ethical norms, and ways of behaving that have been passed down through generations. These serve as the building blocks for their character, nurturing their spirit and shaping their psychological outlook on the world around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In international families, many children grow up between two or more cultures and languages. This can give them early practice in noticing that people see the world in different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Family<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The family is where a child experiences love, protection, and the nurturing of a strong psyche. A positive family environment with healthy relationships, caring and understanding parents, fosters stable psychological development, self-confidence, the formation of good habits, and essential life skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can read more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/role-of-family-in-child-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">role of family in child development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in our dedicated guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>&gt; Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/positiv-parenting-explained\/\"><b>The Meaning of Being Positive Parents<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><b>3. School<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/yeu-to-anh-huong-phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"nh\u00e0 tr\u01b0\u1eddng l\u00e0 m\u1ed9t trong nh\u1eefng m\u00f4i tr\u01b0\u1eddng quan tr\u1ecdng gi\u00fap ph\u00e1t tri\u1ec3n t\u00e2m l\u00fd tr\u1ebb em\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/yeu-to-anh-huong-phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/yeu-to-anh-huong-phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/yeu-to-anh-huong-phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/yeu-to-anh-huong-phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-95x50.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/yeu-to-anh-huong-phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-190x100.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/yeu-to-anh-huong-phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/yeu-to-anh-huong-phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/role-of-school-in-child-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School plays a vital role<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an educational environment where children acquire knowledge, develop skills, and expand their social circle. A quality learning environment with dedicated teachers and supportive peers helps children develop their thinking, nurture their abilities, and gain positive experiences for their psychological development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The harmonious integration of social culture, family, and school provides a solid foundation for a child&#8217;s overall psychological development. Parents and educators need to work closely together to nurture these young minds, creating a world where children can flourish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Temperament and Biology<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child arrives with their own temperament, such as how active, adaptable, or cautious they tend to be. Brain development, health, and sleep also play a part.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament is a starting point, not a fixed path. Warm, responsive relationships help each child build on their natural strengths.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How These Influences Work Together<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychologist Urie Bronfenbrenner described a child\u2019s world as a set of circles. Family and school sit closest to the child, the links between home and school form the next layer, and the wider culture surrounds them all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The practical message is simple: children benefit most when the adults in these circles share information and pull in the same direction. A short, regular conversation between parents and teachers is one of the easiest ways to make that happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The harmonious integration of social culture, family, and school provides a solid foundation for a child\u2019s overall psychological development. Parents and educators need to work closely together to nurture these young minds, creating a world where children can flourish.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_18\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>Characteristics of Psychological Development Stages in Children<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<h3><b>Children\u2019s Psychological Development Stages at a Glance<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Age<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>LPE stage<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Main psychological focus<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Piaget stage<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Erikson stage<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 to 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before school<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust, attachment, exploring through the senses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensorimotor (0 to 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust (hope)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 to 3 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independence, first words, self-awareness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensorimotor, then preoperational<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autonomy (will)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 to 6 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretend play, language, first friendships<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preoperational (2 to 7)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initiative (purpose)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 to 11 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elementary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical thinking, competence, deeper friendships<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concrete operational (7 to 11)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry (competence)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 to 18 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After LPE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity, abstract reasoning, independence<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formal operational (12+)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity (fidelity)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>1. Psychological Development Stage: 0 to 1 Year Old<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The period from 0 to 1 year is a child&#8217;s infancy. This stage marks significant psychological developments, yet at this stage, children are still fragile and easily influenced by their surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, parents play a crucial role in establishing a sense of security and love for the child. Spend ample time cuddling, soothing, and talking to your baby to help them feel cared for and connected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many babies smile at familiar faces by around 2 months and form strong attachments to their main caregivers in the second half of the first year. Around the same time, many begin to understand <\/span><b>object permanence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the idea that a toy still exists when it is hidden from view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, this is also the appropriate stage to instil good habits in your child, such as eating on time, getting enough sleep, and playing independently. Parents should patiently guide and praise their child&#8217;s positive behaviours to gradually establish independence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Psychological Development Stage: 1 \u2013 3 Years Old\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between the ages of 1 and 3, children enter a period of explosive development, both physically and psychologically. This is when they begin to explore the world around them with vigour, forming self-awareness and expressing a wide range of emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1-3tuoi-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\u0111\u1eb7c \u0111i\u1ec3m ph\u00e1t tri\u1ec3n t\u00e2m l\u00fd tr\u1ebb t\u1eeb 1-3 tu\u1ed5i\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1-3tuoi-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1-3tuoi-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1-3tuoi-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1-3tuoi-95x50.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1-3tuoi-190x100.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1-3tuoi-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-1-3tuoi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Psychological Characteristics of 1-Year-Olds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: At this stage, children understand that people and objects still exist even when they are not seen. Between around 18 and 24 months, many also begin to recognize themselves in the mirror, an early sign of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/self-awareness-for-kids\/\">self-awareness<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor skills and exploration take a leap forward, and they confidently move around, actively engage with everything using their hands, and discover the world through their senses. Language also takes significant steps forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Psychological Characteristics of 2-Year-Olds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The emotional world of a child becomes richer and more vibrant. They easily express their emotions but can also change them quickly. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/communication-skills-in-preschoolers-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication skills improve<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and they understand spoken language and actively communicate with adults.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a time of rapid growth and development, marked by children asserting their independence and exploring their world with newfound curiosity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Psychological Characteristics of 3-Year-Olds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This stage marks the rapid development of curiosity in children. They will constantly ask questions like &#8220;What is it?&#8221; &#8220;What is that?&#8221; &#8220;Why?&#8221;&#8230; to explore the world around them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their imagination and emotions also develop tremendously, and they enjoy role-playing games and know how to cooperate with friends. They also begin to develop a sense of right and wrong. They may start to understand basic rules and boundaries and show a willingness to please adults.\u00a0 This is a crucial time to begin laying the foundation for good morals and social behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Psychological Development Stage: 3 \u2013 6 Years Old<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 3 to 6 years old, a child&#8217;s inner world begins to undergo significant changes, marking a journey of remarkable development in emotions, cognition, and social skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-3-6-tuoi-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"tr\u1ebb t\u1eeb 3-6 tu\u1ed5i ph\u00e1t tri\u1ec3n t\u00e2m l\u00fd m\u1ea1nh m\u1ebd\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-3-6-tuoi-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-3-6-tuoi-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-3-6-tuoi-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-3-6-tuoi-95x50.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-3-6-tuoi-190x100.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-3-6-tuoi-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-3-6-tuoi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3 &#8211; 4 Years Old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: During this stage, children particularly enjoy talking and interacting with others, especially their peers. Their vocabulary expands rapidly, and they can form longer sentences, tell stories, and listen to stories with fascination. They begin to build friendships, enjoy participating in group activities, and are ready to share with others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, children at this age are learning to share and cooperate, which can sometimes lead to challenges in expressing their needs and desires. Despite their desire for independence and self-expression, they still require attention and protection from their parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>5 &#8211; 6 Years Old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Children become more sensitive to criticism and struggle to accept their own mistakes or failures. Parents need to be mindful of this shift and show love and support to help their child feel cared for.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children at this age start to value being around loved ones and see themselves as part of the family. They also become more forthright, readily sharing their thoughts and desires. They have a strong need for self-affirmation and want to be seen as the best or most capable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Psychological Development Stage: 6 \u2013 11 Years Old<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>From 6 to 11 years old, a child\u2019s inner world continues to transform significantly, marking a crucial stage for development in learning, thinking, and personality.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-6-11-tuoi-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"c\u00e1c \u0111\u1eb7c \u0111i\u1ec3m ph\u00e1t tri\u1ec3n t\u00e2m l\u00fd tr\u1ebb 6-11 tu\u1ed5i\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-6-11-tuoi-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-6-11-tuoi-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-6-11-tuoi-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-6-11-tuoi-95x50.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-6-11-tuoi-190x100.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-6-11-tuoi-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-6-11-tuoi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning becomes the primary activity for children during this period. They gradually adapt to the school environment, acquire new knowledge, and broaden their learning scope to encompass scientific and abstract concepts. Their language skills also progress considerably, extending beyond everyday vocabulary to include complex scientific terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From around age 7, many children move into what Piaget called concrete operational thinking. They can think logically about real situations, sort and classify objects, and understand that an amount stays the same when its shape changes. Games and puzzles that build <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/logical-reasoning-for-kids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">logical reasoning for kids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fit this stage well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erikson described this as the stage of building <\/span><b>competence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many children feel proud when they master real skills, so specific praise for effort and progress helps them see themselves as capable learners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stage is also fundamental for shaping a child\u2019s personality, habits, and lifestyle. Proper guidance and education from both family and school are vital in helping children develop behaviours and a sense of right and wrong that align with societal norms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents should dedicate time to talking with, listening to, and sharing various aspects of life with their children. They should be attentive to their child\u2019s emotions and thoughts. Additionally, parents should strive to be positive role models, managing their own behaviour and emotions effectively for their children to observe and emulate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh city, these years correspond to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/school-curriculum\/elementary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elementary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>The Psychology of a 6-Year-Old<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Six is a year of transition. Many 6-year-olds are moving from imaginative, play-led thinking toward more logical thinking, and they love rules, games, and \u201creal\u201d jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They care a lot about being capable and are becoming more aware of what friends think. If your child is starting formal school, our guide on how to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/get-ready-for-first-grade\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get ready for first grade<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers the skills that help most.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Psychological Characteristics of 9 to 11-Year-Olds<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toward the end of this stage, many children start to compare themselves with peers and want more privacy and independence. Friendships become deeper and more loyal, and a strong sense of fairness often shows in games and group work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some children, more often girls, begin the early changes of puberty around this time, while others start later. Steady routines, open conversations, and chances to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/how-to-build-confidence-in-kids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">build confidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help many children feel secure during this shift.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Comes Next: Adolescence (12 to 18 Years)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In adolescence, many young people develop abstract reasoning and begin to explore who they are and what they value. Friendships and independence become especially important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The secure relationships and confidence built in childhood give teenagers a strong base for this next stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_19\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>When Does a Child\u2019s Personality Develop?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<p><b>Short answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> personality begins to show in infancy as temperament, becomes more recognizable through the early childhood years, and keeps developing through adolescence and into adulthood. It is never fully \u201cset\u201d at a single age.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Infancy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> researchers Alexander Thomas and Stella Chess observed that babies differ from birth in activity level, adaptability, and mood. Many babies fit loosely into three groups: easygoing, more intense, or slow to warm up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early childhood:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a long-running study in Dunedin, New Zealand, found that behavioral styles observed at age 3 were linked to personality traits measured at age 26 (Caspi et al., 2003).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Later childhood and beyond:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a large review found that personality becomes more stable with age, yet it keeps changing well into adulthood (Roberts and DelVecchio, 2000).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For parents, this means temperament is something to understand and work with. A cautious child may need extra time to warm up, while a very active child may need more chances to move.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_20\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>Major Theories of Child Psychological Development<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several well-known theories explain how children grow. Each highlights a different part of the picture:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Theorist<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Theory<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Key idea<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What it means for parents<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jean Piaget<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive development<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children move through four stages of thinking: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer hands-on experiences that match your child\u2019s stage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erik Erikson<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychosocial development<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each stage centers on a social and emotional task, such as trust, autonomy, or competence<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give age-appropriate independence and plenty of encouragement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lev Vygotsky<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociocultural theory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children learn best with support just beyond what they can do alone (the \u201czone of proximal development\u201d)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help a little, then step back as your child gains confidence<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Bowlby<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attachment theory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A secure bond with caregivers gives children a safe base to explore from<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond warmly and consistently, especially in the early years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albert Bandura<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social learning theory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children learn many behaviors by watching and copying others<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model the calm, kind behavior you hope to see<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sigmund Freud<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychosexual theory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early experiences shape later personality, through five stages (oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historically influential, though less used in modern child development practice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No single theory explains everything. Together, they point to the same practical message: play, warm relationships, and the right level of challenge support healthy development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_21\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>What Are Children\u2019s Psychological Needs?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond food, sleep, and health, children have core psychological needs. Self-determination theory (Deci and Ryan) describes three of them, and feeling safe sits underneath them all:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Need<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What it means<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>How to support it at home<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety and security<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling protected and able to predict what comes next<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep routines steady and stay calm during big emotions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relatedness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling loved and connected to others<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share daily one-to-one time, even 10 minutes of play or reading<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competence<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling capable and able to succeed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer tasks that are a little challenging and praise effort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autonomy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a say in age-appropriate choices<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your child choose between two outfits, books, or snacks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When these needs are met, many children feel more confident and motivated. Our guides on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/developing-children-autonomy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">developing children\u2019s autonomy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/childrens-wellbeing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children\u2019s wellbeing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> share more everyday ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_22\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>Everyday Ways to Support Your Child\u2019s Psychological Development<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small, repeated moments matter more than special programs. These ideas suit most ages from 0 to 11:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make time for free play.<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/what-is-play-based-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play-based learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> builds thinking, language, and social skills at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Name feelings out loud.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saying \u201cYou look disappointed\u201d gives your child the words to describe their own emotions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Talk, read, and listen every day.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Back-and-forth conversation is one of the strongest supports for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/language-development-in-the-early-years\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">language development in the early years<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Create chances to play with others.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shared games are where many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/what-are-social-skills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as turn-taking and empathy grow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Offer small, real choices and responsibilities.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Setting the table or choosing a book helps children feel capable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep routines predictable.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular times for meals, sleep, and play help many children feel secure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_23\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City: Nurturing Children&#8217;s Psychological Development<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-tai-la-petite-ecole-1024x538.jpeg\" alt=\"h\u1ecdc sinh t\u1ea1i tr\u01b0\u1eddng La Petite Ecole\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-tai-la-petite-ecole-1024x538.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-tai-la-petite-ecole-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-tai-la-petite-ecole-768x403.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-tai-la-petite-ecole-1536x806.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-tai-la-petite-ecole-2048x1075.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-tai-la-petite-ecole-95x50.jpeg 95w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-tai-la-petite-ecole-190x100.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/phat-trien-tam-ly-tre-em-tai-la-petite-ecole-30x16.jpeg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an International Bilingual School,\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is committed to providing a holistic education that encompasses a child\u2019s psychological development. Our progressive curriculum, modern learning environment, and dedicated team of teachers will accompany your child on their journey of self-discovery and personal growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing the significance of each stage in a child\u2019s psychological development, La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City has designed age-appropriate learning programs and extracurricular activities. Children will engage in activities that foster intellectual growth, emotional well-being, social skills, and physical development, all within a safe, nurturing, and loving environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How a Bilingual Environment Supports Psychological Development<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies suggest that young bilingual children may show earlier skills in understanding other people\u2019s points of view (Kov\u00e1cs, 2009). Switching between languages also gives children daily practice in listening closely and adapting to the person they are speaking with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our classrooms, we often see how much a child\u2019s confidence grows when they are given time to try something on their own before an adult steps in. You can read more in our guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/how-to-raise-a-bilingual-child\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to raise a bilingual child<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We at La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City hope that the information provided in this article about the stages of child psychological development will help you gain a deeper understanding of your child, enabling you to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choose the right ways to support<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their overall development. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpehochiminh.com\/en\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact La Petite Ecole today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Phone:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:028 3519 1521\">028 3519 1521<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:contact@lpehochiminh.com\">contact@lpehochiminh.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Address:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/aj2T3ZYn9GaOj0FSS\">172 \u2013 180 Nguyen Van Huong, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bloctext bloctext--nocolor bloctext--haspattern\" id=\"bloc_6_24\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 mb-1\">\n<h2><span>Frequently Asked Questions About Children\u2019s Psychological Development<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\n<div class=\"text pl-lg-4\">\n<h3><b>1. What is children\u2019s psychological development?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children\u2019s psychological development is the ongoing growth of a child\u2019s cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral abilities from infancy through adolescence. It covers how children think, feel, relate to others, and understand themselves, and it happens through a mix of biology and everyday experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. What are the stages of child psychological development?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common way to describe them is infancy and toddlerhood (0 to 2 years), early childhood (2 to 6 years), middle childhood (6 to 12 years), and adolescence (12 to 18 years). Each stage brings new abilities, from forming first attachments to logical thinking and, later, a more independent sense of identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. What age range does child psychology cover?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child psychology usually covers the years from birth to around 18. Some specialists focus on a narrower band, such as infancy, early childhood, or adolescence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. When does a child\u2019s personality develop?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early signs of personality appear in infancy as temperament, such as how active, adaptable, or cautious a baby is. Personality becomes more recognizable through the early childhood years and keeps developing through adolescence and into adulthood. Temperament and experience shape it together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. What is the psychology of a 3-year-old like?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many 3-year-olds are full of questions, love pretend play, and are starting to play cooperatively with other children. They are also beginning to understand simple rules and often want to please the adults around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. What is the psychology of a 6-year-old like?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many 6-year-olds are moving from imaginative, play-led thinking toward more logical thinking. They enjoy rules, games, and real tasks, care a lot about being capable, and are becoming more aware of friends\u2019 opinions. Praise for effort and chances to succeed at new challenges help many children this age feel confident.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. What are the psychological needs of children?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond physical care, children need to feel safe, connected to caring adults, capable of doing things for themselves, and able to make age-appropriate choices. Self-determination theory describes three core needs: relatedness, competence, and autonomy. Meeting these needs supports wellbeing and motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. What is the difference between psychological development and cognitive development?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive development is one part of psychological development. It focuses on thinking, memory, language, and problem-solving. Psychological development is broader and also includes emotional, social, and behavioral growth, such as forming relationships and managing feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Does growing up bilingual affect a child\u2019s psychological development?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some research suggests that young bilingual children may develop certain perspective-taking skills a little earlier than monolingual peers. Every child is different, and a warm, language-rich environment matters in any language.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. When should parents seek advice about their child\u2019s development?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child develops at their own pace, so small differences are normal. If you notice that your child has lost skills they once had, or several expected milestones for their age seem out of reach, a conversation with your child\u2019s teacher or pediatrician is a helpful first step.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding Children&#8217;s Psychological Development from 0-11 Years Old Children\u2019s psychological development is the ongoing growth of a child\u2019s cognitive, emotional, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"kdcopypost-origin-url":"","kdcopypost-origin-id":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-en"],"acf":{"sous_titre":"","photo":12898},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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