This course offers an in-depth look at the concepts and theories associated with child development. Physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children and the factors that influence development are studied. The health and safety needs of children are examined as well. Units include: children and parenting, pregnancy and prenatal development, baby’s first year, the child from 1 to 3 years, the child from 3 to 5 years, health and safety, family life, and family challenges.