Ch. 4 Supporting Families with Autonomy-Seeking Youngsters CD 11 fall 2014 Prof. Gallegos

Signs of Developing Autonomy The most notable toddlers behaviors are exploration, self-help skills, and a sense of possession NEGATIVITY-Child finds power in his ability to do for themselves Exploration Self-Help Skills Self-feeding Toilet training and Learning Sense of Possession

Dealing with Issues of Power & Control Set-Up Developmentally Appropriate Environment Appreciate Play Self-Help Skills Provide Control Set Limits

Coping with Loss and Separation Separation in small steps Entering child care Adjusting Accepting feelings Coping Partnering with Parents of Toddlers

Conclusion Recent findings to self-regulation http://youtu.be/VSCMD0Et9rw http://youtu.be/wJRtbcChy0Y