A trend with growth and development of the infant is that development is proximodistal. This means: Growth progresses from gross motor movements to fine motor movements. A 2 year old wants to feed herself and becomes agitated when the nurse attempts to feed her.
"Growth charts are just a standard measurement. If your child doesn't fall into the 'normal' range, it doesn't indicate something is wrong." A father discusses with the nurse how his daughter, who recently started first grade, is extremely conscientious about her school work and is constantly asking her teachers if she is doing the work correctly.
(Select all that apply.) A parent is comparing a child's development on the growth chart with those of another child and is concerned that her child is not in the "normal" range. What can the nurse inform the parent to alleviate her anxiety?