Physical development is usually very rapid early on in the child’s development. Within weeks of being born a baby will start to smile and respond to sounds and environments around them. By 6 months as their muscles begin to develop they will reach for and hold objects which they will also put into their mouths. By one year old they are beginning to crawl or shuffle, pulling or pushing on furniture to stand and then cruise using furniture or adult for support. Sitting has progressed to unaided and they are rolling from their front to their back.
What would be the advantages and disadvantages of this “baby box”? The advantages is that it allows for controlled experiments, the infant can get a sense of not having someone there hand and foot which is usually the case, and it can be modified for use with other infants. The disadvantages would be the child doesn’t get to share a bond with the caregiver, the infant has to learn how to feed him/herself, and that there is no physical connection between the infant and the caregiver. The advantages that the baby box has are that it gives the child a clear view of independence and not to want for others to do for them. The disadvantages of the baby box were that the baby box facilitated mothers’ care of babies.
The strands are: • To learn about themselves - Self Concept Development • To learn about their feelings - Emotional Development • To learn about other people - Social Development • To learn to communicate - Language Development • To learn to move and do - Physical Development • To learn to think - Cognitive Development The quality of early experiences is shaped by the individuals with whom infants and toddlers spend their time and by the environments where they spend their time. As early childhood professionals, we know what children need in order to be successful in both school and in life. This document designed for program trainers, directors and parent educators to use as they work with caregivers and parents to insure quality care for infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers are cared for in a variety of settings. These settings include the child’s own home, child care centers and family child care.
12-19 years * Bodies change as they enter puberty. *The feet and hands of most adolescents will reach their adult size before they gain their ultimate height. Language and communication 0-12 months * Startled by loud noises *Cries when hungry,uncomfortable or annoyed * Will begin to laugh out loud and squeal in delight. * Will turn in the direction of a parents voice. * Tries to mimic sounds,watches speakers mouth closely.
These professionals can be a useful source of advice and guidance for other adults working with the children and young people, in order to help them to develop to their full potential. 10:2.2. Explain how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of external factors.Family Background and Environment:Cultural backgrounds can influence children’s development for example in some cultures boys and girls are treated very differently. Family circumstances can impact on children’s learning if children are treated differently and the parents have different expectations of a child, this can have a detrimental effect on the child’s social and emotional development.Family break-ups
They do not grow a conscious; they can act without guilt for a single action. In order to successfully emotionally and psychologically develop, infants need attachments with others. They require the love and nurture brought on by a mother. Between birth and three years are the prime years where the bond between the mother and child affects the development the most. The relationship quality the child will have for the rest of his/her life solely depends on the care and love received from the mother or permanent caregiver.
They tend to break up repeatedly with the same person, often get emotional and angry. We learn to trust and rely on others as an infant and that influences our relationship as adults. If parents of children this and traded children accordingly we may have adults who grow up to have healthy happy relationships. A child's early caregiver experiences are crucial in setting the stage for that child's ability to maintain intimate relationships in adulthood. A child needs consistent, nurturing caregiving in order to develop a secure base, in which the child feels that it is safe and protected in the world.
Children do develop differently depending on their genetic makeup and environment, parents and guardians can play a huge role to ensure that the child grows up to be an emotionally mature individual. Proper encouragement, emotional support, and guidance are essential to make sure the child develops as morally and emotionally upright individual (Aviles & Anderson, 2006). As the child begins to become aware of the surrounding environment, the parents are required to know that a crying child is an essential part of emotional
Alexis McCormick Mrs. Linda Long English 102 July 12, 2013 Parental Influences on Family Values Addressing the challenges surrounding young people today has become hot topics among families. As the generations continue to age, family values start to become controversial. The building of values and the development of one’s character revolves around one’s environment. Within the family environment the way children learn values have been noted to have been passed from generation to generation. As these generations age, society changes as well as the family values.
A child is born as a ‘blank canvas’ unless there is biological or neurological factors involved that prevent normal development. A biological or a neurological impairment could possibly occur through pregnancy or it could be an inherited impairment. Most newborns first interaction is with the mother father and family from the moment of birth. This first interaction is vitally important for a child’s development physically and emotionally. According to (Richard Wortely, p.72.