LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LEVEL

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 4 MODULE 1 LESSON 3 LIFE ORIENTATION 1

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE Module 1 4. CHALLENGES OF PARENTING 2

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE LIFELONG PARENTING � Parents are very important in a child's life. � A parents love should be unconditional. � Children need both their parents. 3

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE STAGES OF CHILDHOOD � Infant stage –the new-born needs constant care. The new-born is unable to take care of him/herself and relies upon the parents to take care of him/her. � Toddler stage – this is a busy time for the parent. The toddler is constantly busy. He/she is exploring the world. � Childhood stage – this is when the child goes to school and learns to adjust to external rules and regulations. 4

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE STAGES OF CHILDHOOD � Adolescence- the teenage years is the bridge between childhood and adulthood and is a testing time for parents. This is a time for physical growth and maturing of mind and behaviour. � Young adult- this is when your child needs to be empowered to take charge. Make it clear that he/she will always have a home and family when things get tough. 5

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE TIPS TO ESTABLISH A LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILD � Establish a routine even if it bores you. � Focus on your child's needs. � Surround them with other people that love them. � Build your child up. � Avoid constant fighting. 6

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE TIPS TO ESTABLISH A LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILD � Be positive. � Protect and comfort them. � Allow your child room to make mistakes. � Love them unconditionally. � Show up to every event in your child’s life as far as possible. � Emphasise and promote good behaviour. 7

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE NO TO CHILD ABUSE Child abuse is not only physical it also includes neglect and emotional abuse. If you suspect child abuse you need to report it to the police or welfare. Most abuse happens when caregivers are unable to cope with the stress in their daily lives. The abuse of drugs and alcohol also play a role in child abuse. Adults who were abused as children themselves are more likely to abuse children. 8

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE BASIC PARENTING SKILLS � Listen to your child. � Show good judgement. � Be a role model. � Stick to your rules. � Keep control. � Show love and affection. � Spend quality time with your children. 9

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE COSTS INVOLVED IN RAISING A CHILD � Expenses of childbirth. � Education. � Food. � Clothing. 10

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE POSTNATAL DEPRESSION (PND) � Some woman experience depression after the birth of a child. This usually develops between the first 4 -6 weeks after the mother has given birth. � Mothers are often busy the baby and don’t even realise they have (PND). � It is a common condition and is treatable. � Family and friends should be aware of PND. 11

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE SYMPTOMS OF PND Sadness. � Guilt. � Anxiety. � Unable to cope. � Suicidal. � Lonely. � Feeling unsupported. � Anger. � Irritability. � Obsessive behaviour. � Panic attacks. � Loss of interest in normal activities. � 12

LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE � Loss or dramatic increase in appetite and comfort eating. � Being unable to sleep. � Feeling irritated and restless. � Headaches, nausea and vomiting. 13