Conception to Birth
There are three major stages from conception to birth. They are the germinal stage (first two weeks following conception); the embryonic stage (until the end of the eighth week); and the fetal stage (until birth). Complete a table, like the one below, making sure to identify the development that happens in each stage and how the development is affected by outside influences, both positive and negative. Finally, list your recommendations for the healthy development of a child.
Required Resources
Required Text
1. Children's Journeys: Exploring Early Childhood:
a. Chapter 3: Conception, Heredity, and Environment: Many Paths
b. Chapter 4: Prenatal Development and Birth: On the Road
Recommended Resources
Articles
1. Belsky, J. & de Haan, M. (2011). Annual Research Review: Parenting and Children's Brain Development: The End of the Beginning. Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 52(4), 409-428. Retrieved from EBSCOhost database.
This article extends the discussion from Chapter 3 of the course text regarding the role of genetics in overall development.
Websites
1. Jing (http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html)