Emotional and Social Development of TODDLERS

General Emotional Patterns Self awareness – interested in themselves andd what they can do Negativism – doing opposite of what others want Starts happening at about 18 months

General Emotional Patterns Temper tantrums Remember 2 things when child is having a temper tantrum 1.Prevent them from harming themselves or others 2.Enforce limits you have set

Factors that influence tantrums Over tired Disruption in normal routine Too much excitement Frustration of too many choices Frustration of too many limits Lack of language ability Lack of firm, realistic limits

Emotions TODDLERS experience Anger Fear

Emotions TODDLERS experience Jealousy Affection Sympathy

Social/Emotional of Toddlers Egocentric = Sees world in terms of how it effects them Parallel play = Plays next to but not with

Continued…. Playing house helps build? Emotional and social skills Play is a child’s work - it is the way they learn things

Basic Characteristics of Toddlers Independent Social Short attention span Stubborn Egocentric Negativism Temper tantrums