Even before birth a child is developing within the womb. The parents are responsible in ensuring that they are giving their unborn child the nutrients to develop. This helps to prevent any small or large physical and learning difficulties during this time, as in many cases it is out of the child’s or parents control. If learning cognitive theories are accepted and the infant brain is insufficiently stimulated during the first 3 years of a child’s life, or they are exposed to toxins or malnutrition, then this can be a factor in later learning and disabilities. There have been many studies on diet and how it effects a child’s growth and physical development and ability to learn.
| The baby responds to sounds especially familiar sounds. | The baby quietens when picked up. | The baby makes eye contact. | The baby cries to indicate a need e.g. Hunger, dirty nappy etc | The baby may move his or her eyes towards the direction of the sound | Intellectual Development | Babies explore through their senses and through their own activity and movement | Touch | From the beginning babies feel pain.
One of my goals in the functional area of healthy is to prevent the spread of germs in my child care. This is an important goal for the age group children in my care because young children still aren’t used to common sense about health and sanitation and germs can be easily spread when children are in such close
Ellen Satter’s “How to Feed Children” Analysis There are multiple habits and strategies when feeding your child. The methods drastically change as the child gradually develops and matures. Satter lists steps that help direct an unaided or unsure parent toward the correct habits of eating behaviors at ages ranging from newborn to adolescent. Feeding a newborn can not only be rewarding but also challenging. Satter believes that the best method for newborns is “feeding her the way she wants to be.” One must pay close attention to her cues of crying or behavior.
They would assert that they are doing what any child would want. What child wouldn’t want to be smarter, healthier, and better looking? The parents know what is best for the child, and they simply are trying to start their children off in this world with the best opportunity to have a successful life. The use of reproductive technology would save children from suffering, and reduce the overall cost and emotional strain of looking after a sick child (Bionet par.6 ). Looking after a disease stricken child would become time consuming and exhausting after a while, and all
-If parents are failing to realize that their child’s health is in danger, it is important to help them understand the dangers of their child’s health and well-being; and teach them ways to encourage positive ways to obtain a healthier lifestyle for them. Childhood Obesity By: Erica Santiago *Tips for children to stay away from obesity: -Healthy eating -Daily physical activity -Create games that are fun to teach them about obesity. -Good role models to provide healthy eating habits. -Have the family eat together to focus on what the children eat and how much they are consuming. -Involve children in planning, shopping, and preparing meals.
The genetic counselors play a big role in conveying both the negative and positive aspects of raising disabled child. The way the disability is presented to prospective parents could in fact persuade them to a decision they will later come to regret. Genetic counselors need to present the positive aspects of each disability when talking to parents. The counselors also need to supply the parents with as much information as possible. The parents need to realize that a disability is not a death sentence.
| Closely related to infants' emotional development is their social development; it's through relationships with caregivers and other people that children learn how to apply and use their emotions, expressions, and emotional understanding. Infants begin to develop trust when parents begin to fulfill their needs. Such as changing an infant's nappy when needed, feeding on request and holding them when they cry. Infants cry to express anger, pain and hunger. It is their way of communicating with the world around them.
As a member of management it is even more vital that i am aware and up to date with all the legislation and guidelines as part of my role is to guide, support and influence other staff to do well in their own role. My own professional development does not only impact on myself but other staff, the setting and people who use the service. Continuing professional development is a life long process of learning which enables staff to fulfill their present or future roles more effectively as maintaining a high standard of professional competence. Every early childhood professional has a personal responsibility to develop and maintain their knowledge and
CYPOP14 1.1 Throughout development, children and young people will development different relationships. Some they will all encounter, and for others some extra ie. Speech therapists or other professionals. It is important that each person in their lives build a good relationship with them so they can develop into confident individuals able to survive in life. The relationship with parents/carers is the first and most important relationship in a child’s life.They need to have a strong bond or attachment to their primary carers to feel loved and secure.