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How can parents emotionally prepare a preschooler for school?
How can parents emotionally prepare a preschooler for school?
- Discuss school as a challenging experience
- Avoid talking about school to prevent anxiety
- Tell the child that school will be boring
- Talk about school as an adventure to look forward to (correct)
What is crucial when preschoolers ask questions about genital organs?
What is crucial when preschoolers ask questions about genital organs?
- Provide indirect and vague responses
- Dismiss their questions as inappropriate
- Encourage open communication and give clear explanations (correct)
- Avoid discussing genitalia to prevent curiosity
Why is it important not to suggest that certain body parts are off-limits for discussion with preschoolers?
Why is it important not to suggest that certain body parts are off-limits for discussion with preschoolers?
- To keep the child ignorant of their own anatomy
- To avoid any discussion about sensitive topics
- To maintain an open line of communication for sexual questions (correct)
- To encourage exploration of the body
What percentage of respondents in the study believed that sex education for children is necessary?
What percentage of respondents in the study believed that sex education for children is necessary?
When do the majority of the respondents believe that sex education for children should start?
When do the majority of the respondents believe that sex education for children should start?
What age do children usually begin to understand the concept of sharing?
What age do children usually begin to understand the concept of sharing?
Which of the following is an example of children's understanding of boundaries?
Which of the following is an example of children's understanding of boundaries?
What can parents do to help children understand ownership of objects?
What can parents do to help children understand ownership of objects?
What is a common manifestation of stress in preschoolers mentioned in the text?
What is a common manifestation of stress in preschoolers mentioned in the text?
When do preschoolers typically exhibit negativism according to the text?
When do preschoolers typically exhibit negativism according to the text?
What type of stress can result from a new baby in the family as mentioned in the text?
What type of stress can result from a new baby in the family as mentioned in the text?
Why is it recommended to ignore manifestations of stress like thumb sucking?
Why is it recommended to ignore manifestations of stress like thumb sucking?
What issue can arise when parents call attention to a child's manifestations of stress?
What issue can arise when parents call attention to a child's manifestations of stress?
What is a common cause of stress in preschoolers mentioned in the text?
What is a common cause of stress in preschoolers mentioned in the text?
How does defining boundaries help preschoolers understand ownership?
How does defining boundaries help preschoolers understand ownership?
Study Notes
Self-Help Skills Development
- Four main types of self-help skills: self-feeding, independent dressing and grooming, hygiene and toileting, and helping with daily chores
Age-Appropriate Self-Help Skills
- Babies to Crawlers (6-12 months):
- Put clothes in the laundry basket
- Clean face with a napkin
- Eat finger foods on their own
- Begin to use a fork
- 12-18 months:
- Continue to work on above tasks
- Imitate adults when holding toothbrush in their mouth
- Begin trying to undress (take socks off, take shoes off, and pull down pants)
- Imitate brushing hair
- Start to play alone (even with an adult in the room)
- 18 months-2 years old:
- Continue to work on above tasks
- Begin to pull up pants or shorts (mostly sweatpants or leggings)
- Pull down a zipper
- Keep shoes away in the correct location
- Mimic adults in using a napkin to clean up spills
- Bring child bowl or plate and put in the sink
- Play alone between 15-30 minutes
- 3 years old:
- Continue to master skills above
- Dress themselves (it's okay if shirt or pants are backward)
- Get a snack from the pantry (keep child snacks low for easy reach)
- Use a napkin to wipe their face
- Put clothes in a laundry basket
- Take shoes off
- Be able to put their own plate in the sink (use plastic ones)
- 4 years old:
- Continue to master skills above
- Put pajamas on correctly
- Choose clothes for the next day
- Brush teeth (with adult supervision)
Understanding Child Development
- There is a spectrum of what is typical in child development socially, emotionally, academically, and physically
- Variations in development can be permanent, forming a child's unique profile, or evolving and subject to change
- Parenting styles and environment influence a child's behavior and development
Promoting Independence
- Allow children to be around peers
- Give them freedom to do things they want to do by themselves
- Make adjustments to family routines to avoid confusion and many adjustments at home and in school
- Allow children to enjoy the same privileges as their peers
- Be friendly and hospitable when hosting other children
- Encourage children to invite friends to meals and serve food they like
Children's Self-Esteem and Self-Concept
- A child's self-concept begins to emerge at around one year old
- Warm and caring interactions between parents and caregivers help nurture a positive emotional attachment with an infant
- A child's healthy self-concept is aided by this strong emotional link with parents and caregivers
- A positive self-image develops as the child matures and is crucial for attempting new things and striving for achievement
Fostering Self-Esteem and Self-Concept
- Difficulty sharing: children engage in parallel play before preschool age, and sharing is understood around age 3
- Regression: stress can cause preschoolers to revert to old habits they've outgrown, such as thumb sucking
- Ignore manifestations of stress, as calling attention to them causes more stress
Evaluating One's Action Through Decision-Making Process
- Consistency in decision-making is essential for gaining a child's respect and appreciation
- Involve children in decision-making processes, especially those that affect them
- Establish a trusting relationship to ensure children can express themselves openly
- Advocacy can be used to represent children's perspectives
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Learn about strategies to assure children of their safety amidst violent news and how parents can help enhance their self-esteem and self-concept. Understand the importance of parental involvement in keeping children feeling secure.
