GROWTH DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3 TODDLER INTRODUCTION PARENTING TYPES

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3 TODDLER

INTRODUCTION

PARENTING TYPES n Laissez-Faire n Democratic n Autocratic

HEALTHY PARENTING n Discipline goal n Offer choices n Knowledge of n Rules physical / cognitive abilities n Appropriate age characteristics n Role model n Respect

Healthy Parenting (cont) n Seek misbehavior n Be positive reason n Resources n Patience n Control yourself

COMMON PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS n Physical 1. 2. 3. 4. slow & steady > development than growth Ht. – 4 inches/yr Wt. – 4– 6 lbs/yr. n Body Proportions n Face & Teeth 1. 2½ yrs = 20 teeth n Bone Development n Sensory

Characteristics (cont. ) n Gross Motor Development 1. 16 – 18 months = walks alone 2. 2 yrs. = runs, jumps with both feet 3. jumps on 1 foot, alternate climbs steps

Characteristics (cont. ) n Fine Motor Development 1. 16 – 18 months = objects in openings 2. 2 yrs. = tower of 6 -7 blocks, undresses

ERIKSON PSYCHOSOCIAL TASK n Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt 1. Autonomy 2. Shame & Doubt 3. Foster autonomy

FREUD PSYCHOSEXUAL STAGE n Anal stage

Cognitive Development n 0 – 2 yrs. = Sensorimotor Stage A. Trial & error B. Perfecting sensory/motor skills C. Object permanence

Cognitive Development (cont. ) n 2 – 7 yrs. = Preoperational Stage A. Egocentric B. Language skills, gestures, memory

Temper Tantrums n WHY? n PREVENTION n HELPFUL HINTS

Speech Development

Toilet Training

Timing factors n Physical maturity n Mental development n Child’s health n Family attitude n Happenings around child

Readiness Signs n Shows discomfort n Connects wet pants to puddle on floor n Announcements n Wakes up dry

Readiness Signs (cont. ) n Pauses, grimaces, clutches self n Patience to sit 5 – 10 minutes n Take off/put on own clothes n Communication n Curious

Principles of Toilet Training n Preparation n Process n Tips n Back up plan

Nutritional requirements n Calorie requirements n Eating habits n ac & mealtime activity n Food portions

Nutritional requirements (cont. ) n Food temperature n Balanced diet n Snacks n Utensils n Seating equipment

Bedtime Rituals

Do’s & Don’t’s n Set a bedtime n Change routine n Verbal / visual signs gradually n Keep it simple n Normal hygiene n Not in bed with you n Expect delays n Be firm n Limit bed toys

Importance of Play n Exercise n Stimulation n Emotional tension relief n Teaching

Type of Play n Parallel play n Supervising the play A. Required B. Takes time to learn to share C. Suitable toys

Toddler Property Laws n If I like it, it’s mine. n If it’s in my hands, it’s mine. n If I can take it from you, it’s mine. n If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. n If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. n If I’m doing or building something, all the pieces are mine. n If it looks like mine, it’s mine.

Safety Measures n Automobiles n Traffic n Burns n Falls n Suffocation

Safety Measures (cont. ) n Choking n Poisoning n Drowning n Electrical shock n Animal bites n Personal safety

Suspected abuse n Article & questions for homework