1. Social Development The First Year

2. Social Development The process of learning to interact with others Expressing oneself to others

3. Social Development A person with healthy social development: - Can communicate well with others - Listens to different points of view before acting

4. 1 Month When lifted or touched, most babies stop crying

5. 2 Months Babies will be able to see clearly and enjoy watching and interacting with a caregiver.

6. 3 Months Babies turn their head in response to a voice

7. 4 Months Babies laugh out loud

8. 5 Months Babies show an increased interest in family members other than parents

9. 6 Months Babies love company and attention

10. 7 Months Babies prefer parents over other family members or strangers

11. Stranger Anxiety A fear of unfamiliar people Shows that baby’s memory is improving

12. Stranger Anxiety Click on image for video (1:11 minutes)

13. 8 Months Babies prefer to be in a room with other people

14. 9-10 Months Babies crawl after their parents Enjoy being chased Enjoy throwing toys over and over

15. 11-12 Months Often friendly and happy Sensitive to others’ emotions Know how to influence and adjust to emotions Tolerant of strangers

16. Intersection Fact: Baylor University Study Abused and neglected children who failed to receive love, touch, and opportunities for learning had brains 20-30% smaller than average

17. Failure to Thrive Results from lack of love and attention Not able to develop caring, meaningful relationships as adults

18. The Effects of Child Neglect Danielle Crocket 6 years old 46 pounds Malnourished and anemic She couldn't talk; she just grunted Click on image for video (7:30)

19. Helping Babies develop socially and emotionally Your turn: What are some things a parent/caregiver can do to help children ages birth-1 year develop socially and emotionally?

20. Quality Time Playing games with your baby is a great way to spend quality time together.

21. Looking Games

22. Listening Games

23. Baby Exercises

24. Hide and Seek

25. Peek-a-Boo