Young children strive in positive relationships and this begins when you are expecting .When you pregnant it is critical that you are in a loving caring relationship. Babies can hear what is going on in in your stomach . When the baby is born it is important that the space is healthy ,calm,and comfortable. Living in a house does not make it a home when your baby is hear arguing ,cursing and loud noise. The baby's brain will develop based on the experiences that it is exposed to . It is important that all the adults who will be interacting with the baby understands the importance of maintaining a positive relationship around the child.
Secure attachment occurs when children have positive attachment .You must make your child feel important as the child grows you will maintain an open communication.Children with positive attachment adjust better in school they are more likely to cooperate and have fewer behavior problems.
Sharing information and advice on the most critical time... The first 2000 Days. What are some things you can look out for and some activities you can do with infants/toddlers to get them through the various developmental milestones before they get to school. Also I will share information for the caregivers from age appropriate books to setting up classrooms.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Receptive language and comprehension
Receptive language and communication is very critical for infants and toddlers .Many children have a delay in receptive and comprehension .
Here are a few tips that you can use :
Here are a few tips that you can use :
- Talk with your baby so they learn to associate words with actions : eg Now I am going to change your diaper
- Use simple sentences
- Play with your child
- When you speak with your infant/toddler get to their level
- Ask them to repeat what you said to make sure they understand: Do you know why you cant watch TV now?
- Allow your child to think and respond to your request
- Allow your child to be heard
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Books and your baby
Books are very important for your baby and reading plays animportant role in brain development .
When ou read to your baby you are teaching your baby different skills here are a few of them:
The baby is learning passive and active listening skills
When ou read to your baby you are teaching your baby different skills here are a few of them:
The baby is learning passive and active listening skills
- Intorduction to language skills
- Love for reading
- Sentence structure
- how to focus
- self-regulation
- fine motor skills
- receptive and expressive language
- Comprehension
- Cognitive skills
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Language development
Observation
Sunday January 31st,2016
African American boy
4.4 years
3:30pm
Usually we will see who will finish eating because he always want to race .
Today we both have our dinner ."let's see who will finish first". I don't want to race . Nana "Nyasha say you don't have to race".
His aunt told him this a few months ago but all the times that he initiated a race he selectively forget about it . He does not want to race and he remembers to remind me of that statement that his aunt told him.
He clearly understands language and how and when to use it to his advantage.
Sunday January 31st,2016
African American boy
4.4 years
3:30pm
Usually we will see who will finish eating because he always want to race .
Today we both have our dinner ."let's see who will finish first". I don't want to race . Nana "Nyasha say you don't have to race".
His aunt told him this a few months ago but all the times that he initiated a race he selectively forget about it . He does not want to race and he remembers to remind me of that statement that his aunt told him.
He clearly understands language and how and when to use it to his advantage.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
discussion 2/9/16 Play: Development of Social, Emotional and Cognitive skills during (0-3 years)
Extend the invitation to colleagues working with families with
infants and toddlers
Infancy Leadership Circle of Central & North Harlem
Topic: Play: Development of Social, Emotional and Cognitive
skills during (0-3 years)
“Raising Voices for Babies”
A growing statewide movement
Bringing together diverse
professionals in local communities who work with infants, toddlers and their
families to promote high-quality & comprehensive services and become the
“Infancy Voice” within broader Early Childhood Initiatives.
Parents with infants and toddlers
are welcome and encouraged to attend
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
9:30
am—11:30 pm
Host: East
Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence
Conference room
116-169
E 110 St (bet 3rd Ave & Lexington)
New
York, NY 10029
Train: 6 train to 110th Street
Please RSVP by Friday, February 5, 2016
Items to look for in a child care program
Many parents believe that once their child is happy, no scrapes and the child care center is clean that is enough. However, there are other factors that are important to ensure health, safety and assist with developmental milestones.
A note: when looking for child care program please make sure you can clearly see on a bulletin board (in the hall or classroom):
-staff credentials
-emergency evacution plan
-parent information
-health & safety information (hand washing)
-poison hotline number
-daily schedule
-certificate of fitness
-fire extinguishers (in the classroom and hallways)
-child care license from the department of health
-are meals prepared daily or is a hot meal delivered
-emergency procedure
-do they administer medication (MAT)
-Ask what type of training the teacher has within the infant room
Also find out how they help develop social, emotional and cognitive skills.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Spreading the word about the need for quality care for infants and toddlers
It is very important for parents to be educated about brain development those first three years. The research shows that the brain grows the most during those years and investing in those years are critical. Reading this information is important you cannot leave your baby to chance and believing when you take them to pre-K the workers are trained in infant/toddler development is a big mistake according to the latest book : The New Early Childhood Professional (2015) B. Gadson., K.Amel V. Washington..
In Centers
32% have an associate or BA
34% have some college credit
34% have some high school diploma or less
Unlisted family childcare
47% have completed High School or less
As you can see many people in the early education field are not trained in infant/toddler development and many investors are only interested in the money that they make. Childcare is a big business. It is difficult for you to give young children the skills they need if you are lacking.
In Centers
- 39% have a BA did not say if it was Education
- 19% have a High School or less
- 28% have some college credits but no degree
- 17% have an associate degree
32% have an associate or BA
34% have some college credit
34% have some high school diploma or less
Unlisted family childcare
47% have completed High School or less
As you can see many people in the early education field are not trained in infant/toddler development and many investors are only interested in the money that they make. Childcare is a big business. It is difficult for you to give young children the skills they need if you are lacking.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Observation-Language development
It is very important that when you communicate with your four year old you make it very clear.
On Friday John who is 4yr old and his mother had a conversation. His mother said to him .John take you boots off at the door and then go straight to the bathroom. John walked pass the bathroom. I said to him you are passing the bathroom and you mother said to go in the bathroom. No,she said go straight see and he walked passed the bathroom.
Young children take things literal you must be mindful and communicate clear . Language development and comprehension are very important . You should give the same instructions until he gets it.
Think about how you are communicating to your four year old.
On Friday John who is 4yr old and his mother had a conversation. His mother said to him .John take you boots off at the door and then go straight to the bathroom. John walked pass the bathroom. I said to him you are passing the bathroom and you mother said to go in the bathroom. No,she said go straight see and he walked passed the bathroom.
Young children take things literal you must be mindful and communicate clear . Language development and comprehension are very important . You should give the same instructions until he gets it.
Think about how you are communicating to your four year old.
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