Emotional Development From 1 3 Emotional Patterns O

Emotional Development From 1 -3

Emotional Patterns O Cycles throughout childhood O Depends on 2 factors O Child’s experiences (i. e. Only child will have different experiences than a child w/siblings or twins) O Child’s temperament: the way the child naturally responds to other people and events

Emotional Development Terms O Self centered: thinking about ones own needs and wants and not those of others O Negativism: doing the opposite of what others want O Temper tantrum: when children release anger or frustration by screaming, crying, kicking, pounding and sometimes holding their breath

Causes of Negativism O The Desire for Independence: O Say “no”: children want to decide for themselves O Frustration: O Toddlers want to do more than their bodies are able to O The Realization of Being a Separate Person: O Welcomes power of independence but still wants tight bond with caregiver

Strategies to Help Prevent Conflicts O Negativism can cause battle of wills between child and parent O Strategy= eliminate as many restrictions as possible O Use these positive guidance techniques: O Give Choices: O Allow child more control O Limit to 2 options O Redirect the Child: O Distract from the issue that is causing the negative response O Encourage Talking: O Help them use words to communicate how they feel

Specific Emotions: Anger O Way of reacting to frustrations O Physical verbal O Not directed direct anger to person or object responsible for frustration O Do not make child feel guilty (normal emotion) O Acceptable ways of handling anger: O Use words O Speak calmly O Take deep breaths O Discuss misbehavior/punishment after child has calmed

Specific Emotions: Fear O Phobia: an unexplainable and illogical fear O More likely to develop in children who are shy or withdrawn O Adult may pass own fears down to children O Separation anxiety: the fear of being away from parents, familiar caregivers, or the normal environment O Simply a stage children will go through O Show child is attached to parents O Parent should be specific about when they will return

Specific Emotions: Jealousy O 18 mos. -2 yrs. Becomes more pronounced O Sibling rivalry: the competition between brothers or sisters for parent’s affection and attention O React by: O trying to get more attention O Show off or act in inappropriate ways O Revert or go back to baby-like behaviors O Do not punish for feelings of jealousy O Help Sibling rivalry: O Each child feels love O Set aside one-on-one time O Do not compare children to one another O No tattling

Specific Emotions: Love and Affection O Relationships between age 1 -3 shape capacity for love and affection later in life O Relationships between parents and children need to be strong but not smothering O A child who depends entirely on caregivers for love has difficulty forming other relationships

Specific Emotions: Empathy O 12 -18 mos. Children begin to understand that their actions hurt others O Empathy: the ability to understand how another person feels O Teach a child empathy: O If child hurts someone's feelings make them apologize and do something toward making the wronged child feel better

Emotional Adjustment O Age 1 -4 children’s relationships with caregivers shows whether a child’s emotional development is on the right track O Signs that a child has a healthy relationship with parents: O Seeks approval and praise O Turns to parents/caregivers for comfort and help O Tells caregivers about significant events O Accepts limits and discipline without too much resistance

Promote Positive Self-Concept O Self-concept: how people see themselves O Self-concept vs. self-esteem O Self-concept is what you think you are like as a person O Self-esteem is how highly you value yourself O Form self-concept O in response to actions, attitudes and comments of others (i. e. if you are constantly telling your child that they are bad or stupid they will believe it) O Mastery of skills (give children chance to explore their world)

Discourage Negative Behavior O Explore feelings: O Read stories/watch videos O discuss ways characters handle their feelings or problems O Understand people have the same feelings and learn to cope O Acknowledge Feelings: O Explain why some responses are not acceptable and give alternative responses O Give Choices: O Gives children a sense of power and control

Sleep and Emotional Behavior O Sleep problems in children is normal O Fear is a frequent cause of sleep problems

The Importance of Adequate Sleep O Essential to physical and emotional health O Sleep deprived: lacking adequate sleep O Less alert O Inattentive O Hyperactive O To function properly 1 -3 yr. olds need 12 -14 hrs. of sleep each night O Sleep Cycles: O REM Sleep: rapid eye movement, light sleep in which dreams occur O NREM Sleep: deep sleep, no rapid eye movement O Children are more likely to wake up during REM sleep

Prevent Sleep Deprivation O Signs: O Have to be awakened each morning O Tired all day O Trouble thinking O Fussy, hard to get along with others O Help Ensure adequate sleep: O Determine a child’s best bedtime O Limit toys in the bed O Establish a Bedtime routine O Keep bedtime pleasant