Emotional Development from Birth to Five YearsEmotional Development of the NewbornChildren grow and develop at different rates, however most go through developmental milestones over a predictable period, for be able to advance with the development phases. From birth, children learn who they are every day through interactions with others. From birth to death, the interactions a person has with others can influence daily behaviors permanently. Children learn through love and guidance. “Loving relationships give infants and toddlers a sense of comfort, security, trust and encouragement.” (Benorach, MD, 11). It thus helps children develop trust, empathy, compassion and a sense of right and wrong. Newborns are completely dependent on adults for their basic needs, and although they are unable to communicate directly, they are able to express their needs through crying. “At six weeks a baby learns to smile, by smiling the baby is able to signal that he wants to interact or play with you” (Berger, 2013). By three months, babies begin to experience new stages of development, are able to see nearby objects more clearly and are able to follow moving objects better. I am also able to start looking in the directions where the sounds are coming from. At three months, babies begin to learn to make cooing sounds and will use these sounds to get the attention or response of others. At this stage of development, your baby's cries become less frequent and more specific (diaper changes, hunger, pain), making them easier to identify. At six months the baby will begin to babble and make “bbb” sounds. At this stage the child will begin to identify and turn their head when you say their name, they will also begin to realize that when someone leaves the room they... middle of paper... are more likely to tell you when they feel sad or angry rather than acting out those emotions. During this stage the child will begin to develop sexual exploration of their body, this is normal and children will react to this stage depending on how their parent/guardian reacts. Furthermore, at this age children are easily influenced by others and may act as they see at school, at home or on television. It is very important for parents to set a good example and be positive role models for children at this stage. They also monitor what children watch or hear on television or radio. “Emotional development is a very important part of a person's life; many factors in these stages play a role in adult development.” (Benorach, MD, 11). Before this stage of development, only traumatic memories are remembered. Any serious trauma can affect the child's coping skills later in life.