8.1 What physical changes occur as children move from infancy into early childhood?

8.2 How do young children see and think about their changing bodies?

8.3 How are typical and atypical brain development similar, and how are they different?

8.4 What role do nutrition and good health habits play in early development?

8.5 What types of health threats can children in early childhood face?

8.6 How is child maltreatment a threat to young children?