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Unit 1: Pregnancy and Child Development

• Pregnancy impacts family dynamics, with emotional shifts, role changes, financial planning, and adaptation to a new family member.
• Prenatal development stages: Germinal (0–2 weeks), Embryonic (3–8 weeks), Fetal (9 weeks–birth).
• Pregnancy complications: Miscarriage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm labor, and infections.
• Signs of pregnancy: Missed period, nausea, fatigue, breast changes, and frequent urination.
• Stages of labor and delivery: Stage 1 (Early, Active, and Transition labor), Stage 2 (Delivery of the baby), and Stage 3 (Delivery of the placenta).
• Early labor: Contractions begin and cervix dilates (0–4 cm).
• Active labor: Stronger contractions and cervix dilates (4–7 cm).
• Transition labor: Most intense, cervix fully dilates (7–10 cm).
• Stage 2: Pushing begins, and baby is delivered.
• Stage 3: Placenta delivery.
• Nutrition during pregnancy impacts both mother and child: Supports fetal development (e.g., folic acid for neural tube development) and maternal health (e.g., preventing anemia) and postnatal recovery.

Unit 2: Parenting Styles and Child Behavior

• Responsibilities of parents: Providing safety, education, emotional support, and basic needs.
• Parenting styles: Authoritarian, Permissive, and Authoritative.
• Authoritarian parenting: Leads to obedient children but may not be happy.
• Permissive parenting: Can create impulsive children with poor discipline.
• Authoritative parenting: Fosters independence and self-discipline.
• Similarities of parenting styles: All involve guidance.
• Differences in parenting styles: Varying control, expectations and responsiveness.
• B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning: Positive and negative reinforcement shapes behavior.
• Positive reinforcement: Rewarding good behavior (e.g., praise for sharing).
• Negative reinforcement: Removing something unpleasant to encourage behavior (e.g., stopping nagging when chores are done).
• Punishment: Discouraging bad behavior (e.g., no screen time for hitting).
• Shaping: Gradually reinforcing steps towards a goal (e.g., rewarding trying vegetables, then eating them).
• Guiding positive behavior: Consistency, clear rules, positive reinforcement, and role modeling.

Unit 3: Infant and Toddler Development, Preschool, School, and Teen Development

• Developmental domains of infants and toddlers: Physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.
• Developmental milestones of infants and toddlers: First steps, first words, recognizing emotions, and problem-solving.
• Heredity and environment influencing development: Heredity provides genetic traits; the environment shapes behavior and opportunities.
• Play's role in growth and development: Supports motor skills, social interaction, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Reasonable expectations for children: Infants: Basic needs and routines; Toddlers: Following simple instructions and expressing needs; Preschoolers: Sharing, following rules, and starting self-care; School-age: Doing chores, managing emotions, and problem-solving; Teens: Managing hygiene, schoolwork, and decision making with guidance.
• Developmental theories: Maria Montessori (child-centered learning) and Arnold Gesell (developmental readiness based on biological maturation).

Unit 4: Childhood Diseases and Maltreatment

• Signs of childhood diseases/illnesses: Fever, rash, fatigue, cough, appetite loss.
• Preventing and treating childhood diseases: Vaccinations and early medical care, hygiene.
• Categories of child maltreatment: Physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect.
• Signs of child maltreatment: Unexplained injuries, behavioral changes, withdrawal, fearfulness, unexplained bruises and burns, poor hygiene, malnutrition, or inappropriate clothing, and sudden behavior changes.

Unit 5: Positive Support for Children and Families

• Effects of child abuse and neglect: Emotional issues (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem), developmental delays, and difficulty forming healthy relationships.
• Helping children who have been abused: Therapy, a safe and stable environment, reporting abuse to authorities.
• Practices to protect children from maltreatment: Educating about boundaries and safe adults, monitoring caregiving environments, encouraging open communication, and fostering trust.
• Wellbeing practices for children: Physical: Balanced diet, regular exercise; Social: Encouraging friendships and teamwork; Emotional: Teaching coping skills, providing love and support; Oral: Regular dental care and hygiene habits; Mental: Promoting learning, reducing stress and providing a stable environment.

Unit 6: Community Involvement and Child Development

• Factors for safe and healthy environments: Regular inspections, safety drills, and clear policies.
• Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory: Development is influenced by interactions with family, school, and community.
• Effective community resources for child development: Libraries, childcare centers, support groups, healthcare services, families support systems.
• Best practices for community engagement: Building trust (transparent, consistent, genuine care), effective communication (clear, open, inclusive), collaboration (involving community members), accessibility (offering opportunities for involvement and feedback), supporting diversity (respecting cultural differences and creating inclusive spaces), and providing value (meeting community needs).

Unit 7: Career Goals and Professionalism

• Comparing job opportunities: Analyze duties, work environment, required education, salary, and growth potential.
• Investigating laws and regulations: Research industry-specific laws (licensing or certifications), and consult government websites or legal resources.
• Professional development: Attending workshops, seminars, or talking to professionals.
• Employability skills: Communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Professionalism: Building respect and trust with colleagues and clients.
• Work ethics: Reliability and integrity lead to career growth and opportunities.
• Leadership skills in different settings: Student and professional organizations.
• Everyday life skills: Adaptability, problem-solving, and decision-making.