Bonding and Nurturing Child Development
10 touches a day are needed to develop and thrive. Nature (heredity) - Individual heredity and genetics. These explain who the person is and why they do what they do. Nurture (environment) - The influences of the environment through love, support, attention, and encouragement. Begins at birth. Bonding - Forming strong emotional ties between a parent and a child. Ex: Loving touches, animated face and voice, consistency, responsiveness, sensitivity, being in-tune. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxUulGkLu4I Failure to thrive (attachment disorder) - A condition in which the baby does not develop and grow properly due to a lack of bonding and nurturing (love, attention, and touch). 10 touches a day are needed to develop and thrive.
Strengthening a Bond Infants Toddlers Keep the baby close and comforted. Take time to touch the baby feeding, bathing, playing, massaging, .. Be responsive to the baby Play with the baby Toddlers Continue to play with the child: Play, books, activities,.. Continue to use touch to express your affection and care Touch, hugs, kisses Continue to respond to the child as an individual School Age Continue to be physically affectionate Kisses, touch, play Talk to the child and encourage the child to talk to you. Value the child’s opinion and encourage them to express it. Play, play, play with them. Enjoy being together
9. What can you do now to prepare for parenting? Write factors to consider, questions to ask yourself, actions you can begin taking now, and actions you will want to change to help you develop effective future parenting skills in each area.
Parenting is…. Moral Cognitive (mental) Emotional Physical Nutritious meals Proper clothing Adequate rest Safe environment Exercise and fresh air Health care Proper hygiene Teaching right from wrong Teaching values Teaching goal setting Safety rules Being a good citizen Social Providing Opportunities and Teaching children how to get along with others Cognitive (mental) Toys, books, learning tools Trips and outings Lessons (music, athletic..) Attend school Encourage talents / hobbies Conversation Emotional Love Sense of security Attention Unselfish acts Comfort support
Cost of Raising a Child for 18 Years $178,590 Without College The breakdown $8,896.00 a year $741.38 a month $171.08 a week $24.24 a day $1.01 an hour
PLANT IN BAG Write name on baggie Get cotton ball damp Place cotton ball and seed together in the baggie. Zip the baggie and hang it up. Complete the evaluation.
How are Growing and Developing a: Seed and child the Same Child and seed different