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Monday, December 10, 2012

Social Emotional Development

Self-control-Feelings and impulses
birth-18 mos
Your child should be able to stop crying when she is comforted ,especially when  held gently.  Here is an example : you should hug your baby a lot and be gentle with your baby.You should provide your baby with  a comforting item,her favorite teddy,blanket or book etc.

18mos-36months
Name emotions when you are talking with your toddler , eg happy,sad,tired,scared.Help your toddler too calm down. You should be patient when teaching your toddler how to control her impulses.You should  also read books with your toddler that discuss emotions. You should talk with your child about emotions.
36-60mos
During this stage of development your toddler will be expressing strong emotions and it should be appropriate as you have given her positive guidance from birth. Your child should be able to explain that "I am upset and do not want to play at the moment". You should also provide support if your child is having a challenge regulating his emotions. This is a skill that takes time to accomplish.Once the child is calm you can then discuss the behavior.


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