It is mandatory for parents and teachers to have a know how of child psychology. Information on child development including physical, mental and emotional growth aid parents and teachers to know what to expect from a child as it develops. Parenting is a dynamic and an interactive process. It is vital to improve one's understanding of a child and show commitment to it's development as well as one's own. From a very young age, a child needs a variety of skills and characteristics to succeed in modern society. They are high intelligence, attentiveness, problem solving skills, an unwavering mood and outstanding physical shape. Indeed these are just the starting points in today's competitive world!

A child should be given as much love and attention as possible, to allow it to develop physically, mentally and emotionally. It should be taught how to eat, walk and talk and how to get the most out of what it learns at school and college. But while discharging one's duty as a parent, seldom does one realize that every step the child takes - whether it's the first book or the sudden plunge into relationships as a teenager will depend on how well the brain functions. That obviously depends to a large extent on how well the brain is nourished. Eating the correct foods and supplements can enhance the individual's IQ, improve mood and behavior, sharpen memory and concentration, and hone reading and writing skills. It is important to realize that parent involvement is effective in promoting achievement and exciting gains at all levels. Every parent wants their child to be healthy. As primary school aged child go through notable physical changes of all kinds, the food intake becomes a seriousl aspect of it's growth and development. It is a well known fact that nourishing food not only makes a child healthier, it also makes him/her emotionally more stable, and it improves his/her academic performance. It is evident that one has pay attention to the child's diet.It will definitely pay good returns later.

Child psychology is not only about describing the characteristics of the child's psychological change over time, but also to find ways to explain the principles and internal workings fundamental to these changes. Awareness of these factors is supported by the use of models. The role of the mother/father is far more noteworthy in the present day world than we originally thought. It is an accepted norm that the quality of interactions between mother' and child was more important for the child’s development. A Child did better if his/her mother was more sensitive, responsive, and attentive.Fathers' too have a significant impact on a child's academic performance. A child with an active and involved father has better social skills, is healthy, and does well in school. A child goes through the transition from the world at home to that of school and peers. A child receives feedback from outsiders about it's accomplishments. If a child can discover pleasure in intellectual stimulation, being productive and seeking success, it will definitely develop a sense of competence. Otherwise it may develop a sense of inferiority and feelings of inadequacy that may haunt it for the rest of the life. This is the stage when a child thinks of itself either productive or inferior. Therefore it is crucial for both parents as well as the teachers to handle the child tactfully with love ,support and encouragement.

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