{"id":21987,"date":"2021-02-22T15:16:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T14:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/lo-sviluppo-armonico-del-bambino\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T09:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T08:41:56","slug":"the-harmonious-development-of-the-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/en\/the-harmonious-development-of-the-child\/","title":{"rendered":"The Harmonious Development of the Child"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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From the very beginning, there is only one constant thought: that the child is well. A child\u2019s present and future health is strongly influenced by lifestyle choices made before and during pregnancy and throughout the early years of life. Mom and dad, therefore, play a crucial role in laying solid foundations on which to build the health of the child today and the adult of tomorrow. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Chapter 1 \u2013 The Harmonious Development of the Child<\/a><\/div>
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\"A calm parent, who is able to observe their child and build a relationship with them, will know how to support them in their developmental progress.\"<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Chapter 2 \u2013 Innate Reflexes<\/a><\/div>
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\"Certain neural connections allow the baby to perform involuntary movements that are essential for survival.\"<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"A newborn who often experiences skin-to-skin contact with their mother, who is caressed, hugged, and stimulated, feels protected and cared for.\"<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"As his nervous system matures, his muscles strengthen and allow him to assume different positions\"<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Among faces, they prefer those with open eyes and smiling expressions\"<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Chapter 7 \u2013 Laughing Heartily<\/a><\/div>
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