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Emotional and Social Development, Ages 1-3

Welcome back! April 21, 2014Today’s Agenda:Emotional and Social Development between ages 1 and 3Bell ringerVideo: Toddler Self EsteemNotes: Emotional and Social Development Slide2

Emotional patterns

Emotional development goes in cycles throughout a child’s development. Periods of negativism, rebellion, happiness, calmness, stability. Generally around certain ages, though all are different. These are general guidelines. Create roller coasterSlide3

18 months

Self-centered – think only about their own needs and wants, and not those of others. Up until now, all needs have been met on demand. Starts to change around this age. Favorite word: “’No!”Slide4

Negativism

Doing the opposite of what others wantNormal for a toddlerThey want independence – say no because want to decide for themselvesThey are frustrated – bodies can’t always do what they want, language skills aren’t developed enough to express what they want, so very frustrated! Ends up as “No!”Slide5

Battle of wills

Parents fight with child and it goes back and forth – no one gives inStrategies to help prevent this:Put things away you don’t want touchedPositive guidanceGive choices – give them some controlRedirect the child – attention off the issueEncourage talking – help them learn to say what they want or feelSlide6

2 years (Terrible?)

More emotionally stable – speech and motor skills have improved = less frustrationUnderstand more and can wait a bit longer for needs to be metExpresses love and affection freelySeeks approval and praiseEasier to reason with Less self-centeredSlide7

2 ½ years

Learning so much, often overwhelmedComprehension and desires exceed their physical abilities – blocks get knocked overKnow what they want to say – not always recognizable by adultsStrongly want independence – do not want to conformSlide8

2 ½ continued

Independence and immaturity clash At this age, are stubborn, demanding, and domineeringMoods change rapidly: from screaming to loving in no timeNeed consistency! Same routines, carried out the same way, everyday. Way of coping with confusing world. Slide9

Giving Choices

How would you deal with the below situations in offering this child a choice:Luis wants to wear a new top while working in the gardenJohn wants to eat candy for breakfastBobby wants the toy that Matt is usingKatrina wants to take a plastic toy with her to bedSlide10

3 year old

Generally happy and cooperativeLearning to be considerateMore physical capabilities – less frustrationMore willing to take directionWill change behavior to get praise – which they wantLike to talk and better are at itCan be reasoned with and controlled with wordsSlide11

3 ½ years

Become very insecureFears are commonAfraid of the dark, lions and tigers, monsters, strangers, or loud noisesMay start new habits of self-comfort: thumb sucking, nail biting of nose picking to release tensionTry to ensure security by controlling environmentSlide12

Good Morning! 4/23/14

Today’s Agenda:Bell ringer – compare contrast with partnerFinish Emotional and Social Development notesComplete study guide as reviewSlide13

Compare/Contrast

What are the different ways a 2 year old and a 3 year old might respond to these situations?An adult who wants to help the child with everythingStarting a new child care situationVisiting a parents workplaceSlide14

Specific emotions

Anger – way of reacting to frustrationExpression changes over this stage: 18 months – kick and scream 3 years – use wordsTarget of anger18 months – no specific person or object3 years – likely to aim at person or object they see as responsible for causing frustrationSlide15

Anger

More frequent in anxious and insecure childrenChildren who haven't learned self-controlChildren whose parents are overly criticalWhose parents are inconsistentHelp them by:Making sure demands are limited and reasonableRespond in a controlled waySlide16

Fear

Have particular fears at each age1 year old: high places, strangers, loud noises3 year old: dark, animals and stormsCan be useful: keep them away from dangerOthers will be overcome with developmentSlide17

Separation Anxiety

Fear of being away from parents or caregiversHard on parents – feel guilty leavingIs a stage they will go through and grow out ofSlide18

Coping with separation anxiety

Parents can:Offer support and understandingEncourage child to talk and fears and listen to themSometimes accept it and avoid it for awhile, will go awayRead books together about a child who experiences fearMake unfamiliar situations more secure – talk about it or go one time to be familiar – know what to expectSlide19

Jealousy

Shows up sometime in the 2nd yearParents – may resent affection shown betweenSiblings – rivalry developsNew babyChanges in routine or family dynamicsMake sure all children know they are lovedTry to have time with each child individuallyTry not to compare children to each otherSlide20

Love and affection

Relationships that children have with others in these years form the basis of their capacity for love and affection later in life. Young children must learn to love1st – love of those who satisfy their needsThen grows to siblings, pets, and people outside of their homeRelationship should be strong but not smotheringSlide21

Individual Differences

Remember! Each child is unique!Develop emotionally in different waysPartly due to experiences – opportunitiesPartly due to how many siblingsPartly due to temperament (Intense, perceptive?)Knowing child’s temperament can help in dealing with behavior (perceptive). Slide22

Developing positive self-concept

Self concept – how they see themselvesDifferent from self-esteemFormed in response to actions, attitudes and comments from othersBelieve what others say about them, which leads to how they behave – “good”, “bad”Help them by letting them master skills Slide23

Signs of healthy emotional relationship between parent and child

Child seeks approval and praise from parentsChild turns to parents for comfort and helpChild tells parents about significant events so they share in joy or sorrowChild accepts limits and discipline without unusual resistanceSlide24

Review

Emotional roller coaster – normal! Many emotions are developing – know them, how to cope with them, and how to help them through thesePositive self conceptStudy guideSlide25

Let’s Discuss

Annie (2 years old) is in the toy store with her father. From the way she is acting, he thinks she was about to have a temper tantrum. What might he do to prevent it? How should he handle the tantrum is she has one?What can caregivers/parents do to help a child develop a positive self-concept?