1. Emotional Development
One-Year-Olds

2. Egocentric View themselves as the center of the world
Only care about their own needs, wants, and desires
Don’t understand other’s feelings
Want to be center of attention

3. Independence Want to be independent and do things for self
Get frustrated when can’t
Get overwhelmed by too many choices
Become more self-aware
Just beginning to understand actions have consequences
Routine very important

4. Negativism Doing the opposite of what others want caused by:
Frustration
Expanding sense of independence and self
12-18 months may say no because they can say it
18-24 months may say no to exert independence

5. Temper Tantrums Releasing anger or frustration by:
Screaming
Crying
Kicking
Pounding
Holding their breath
Child does not understand “later”
More likely when child is hungry or tired

6. Playing
Parallel Play – playing near but not actually with another child
Cannot Remember Rules
Have difficulty sharing
Possessive

7. Developing Emotions Rapid mood shifts – intense, but short
Begin to Express:
Jealousy,
Affection
Pride
Shame
Empathy
Are increasingly fearful
Very Affectionate

8. Separation Anxiety
Upset being separated from caregiver because is unsure caregiver will come back
May cry when caregiver returns to release stress
May get anxious even when in the same room with caregiver if child feels too far away