Ayurveda, Yoga and modern science all agree on this point: the first three years of life are most important for a person’s physical and mental development. During this time, behavior and mental processes are shaped. But different than in modern science the childhood starts in the very moment when the sperm meets the egg during conception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The soul is breathed into the fertilized egg cell by the universe. Paramahamsa Yogananda, an enlightened Yoga master, who brought yoga to the West at the beginning of the 20th century, speaks of the divine spark that arises when the two germ cells fuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everything that the soul has experienced, done, felt and said in previous lives is stored in him\/her according to the law of Karma. For example, if he\/she used to be a famous pianist, he\/she will bring along the gift of piano playing as well as bad qualities such as quick temper and impatience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The concept of transmigration of souls, rebirth and Karma offers logical answers to all questions about human existence. The most important finding is that all virtues, good character properties and extraordinary abilities are already in us. We just have to rediscover and cultivate it within us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HELP YOUR CHILD TO DEVELOP HIS\/HER FULL POTENTIAL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can help your child discover the best in him\/herself. Together with the closest contact persons, whom you choose carefully, you can easily support your child in developing his\/her full potential. This support extends beyond childhood, because \u201cbeing a parent\u201d does not end at the age of 18 or 21, rather it is a lifelong relationship from which both sides benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this only works if you recognize your child’s developmental steps and talents. Many parents traumatize their children by punishing them. This happens often when he\/she show weakness in certain abilities he\/she may not have because of his\/her level of development or will never have because his\/her destiny is totally different. You may understand your child better if you know about the physical and mental stages of children in general. To be honest a lot of kids are already earlier mature than 10 years before. So just take the following list as a rough orientation where exception are possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n STAGES OF CHILDHOOD IN AYURVED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With the fertilization of the egg cell, the soul is breathed into new life. In addition to the universal energies such as love, growth and strength, it also brings with it personal information from previous lives, which are more or less active and which determine the physical and mental constitution of the child<\/p>\n\n\n\n The child arises from the elements earth, water, fire, air and ether like everything in this universe. It listens and feels what mom says, thinks and feels, especially from the third month. These impressions shape his mind and his constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When entering this world, the child senses its surroundings and saves first impressions that influence its physical and mental development. Above all, he\/she is driven by the will to live, which is expressed in hunger, thirst and demanding attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 perceives its surroundings with the senses: by hearing, smelling, seeing, tasting, touching<\/p>\n\n\n\n and the sense of balance<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 communicates primarily through crying in order to satisfy his needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 feels joy, which is shown with the 3-month smile for example<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 makes eye contact with parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 feels love for his\/her parents, family and cuddly toys<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 is able to exchange love<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 develops an interest in its surroundings<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 discovers his\/her reflection<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 develops an ego identity<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 discovers his\/her will<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 makes noises<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 speaks a few words<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to grasp <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to eat and drink <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to play<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to follow simple instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 imitates the actions of others<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to crawl<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 pulls him\/herself up to stand at the end of the first year of life<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 stands free for a few seconds at the end of the first year of life<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 develops an ego identity<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 identifies itself with his\/her name and listens to it<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 compares him\/herself with others<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 is happy about successes<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 develops ambition<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to say \u201cno\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 understands the importance of properties<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 claims his\/her possession<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 actively seeks consolation<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 feels compassion<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 actively seeks help<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 starts experiments any kind <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 develops simple solutions and strategies<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns concentration and stamina<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 speaks at least 50-100 words and first two-word sentences<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 names things<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 dresses itself and takes it off<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 paints and draws<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 move things<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 opens locks<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 builds turrets<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 tinkers<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 pulls pearls<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 runs freely<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 goes up and down the stairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 hops with both legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 performs squats<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 picks objects<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 plays ball<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 talks about his\/her feelings<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 identifies with his\/her gender<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 discovers defiance and the learn about the reactions of the environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 increasingly looking for recognition<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 does things that make others happy<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 understands the intention of others through words, gestures and facial expressions<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 asks questions and is eager to learn<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 is interested in picture books<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 differentiates between sizes, shapes and colors<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 classifies and sort things<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 puzzles <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 speaks 3-5 word sentences<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 has a vocabulary of around 1000 words in the end of third year<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 completely dresses and undresses him\/herself<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 handles spoons, forks and knives safely<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 builds towers with Lego and and wood items<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 cuts and kneads <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 draws first human-like figures<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 climbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 runs<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 rides a bicycle on training wheels<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 stand briefly on one leg<\/p>\n\n\n\n FOURTH YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns cleanliness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns social behavior<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 has first friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 has its own interests<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 counts to at least 4 and reproduces the order of the numbers up to 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 recognizes the basic colors<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to put it into perspective: up and down, right and left<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 dances to music<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 goes backwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 pronounces difficult words with two and three consecutive consonants<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 run up and down stairs quickly<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 jumps<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 balance <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 catches a ball with its hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 draws lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 handicrafts and glue <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 obey rules<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 describes his\/her mood<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns by heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 speaks clearly when playing<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 counts to 10-30<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to calculate<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 draws and copy letters<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 remembers more than 4 things at once<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 understands the meaning of stories<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 tells what he\/she experienced in the correct chronological order<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 makes real friendships<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 likes to collect <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 can be left alone for a few hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 rides a bicycle perfectly <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 walks on stilts<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 holds the pen securely between thumb and forefinger<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns to use tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 expresses his\/her needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 iempathizes with others<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 compares quantities<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 concentrates on more than 5 things at the same time<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 understands the rules of the game<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 has steadfast friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 concentrates until the task is done<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 speaks clear <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 draws very well<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 writes his\/her name<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 colors exactly<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 rides a bike quickly<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 jumps high<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 compares to others<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 wants to be \u201cfirst\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 is motivated because the dopamine system has matured<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 faces challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 question things more intensely <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 forms has\/her own opinion<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 learns justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 develops worries and fears<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 cares about his\/her health<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 is concerned about death<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 understands sarcasm and irony<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 is kidding<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 has an attention span of more than 25 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 reads and writes fluently<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 moves skillful<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 becomes more precise in drawing and writing<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 develops hobbies such as dancing or playing football<\/p>\n\n\n\n