WHEN I THINK OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT

 

Thank you to all of you that gave me feedback and shared your views with all of us so we may see what caring teachers/caregivers you are to your students and children.  You have been an inspiration and I hope you shall continue your dream and reach your goal to achieve your masters and be the best teacher/caregiver you can possibly be.  Never allow anyone to tell you that you can't.  Believe in yourself and remember you are the one whom is capable of changing the lives of many children and adults. 

 

You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.  ~Clay P. Bedford

Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study.  Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life.  ~Henry L. Doherty



TESTING FOR INTELLIGENCE

Considering a commitment to viewing young children holistically, one thing I believe should be assessed is young children social interaction with their peers and their parents.  All children develop different depending of their environment.  The young child's social environment is important to be aware of because it involves important people such as the parents and their peers.  If social interaction lacks in a child's life it may affect language/ cognitive skills.  Helping a child come out of his shell and promoting a program that teaches the child and parent to be empowered is a start. 

In London, England children are found to develop socially because of their social interaction with parents.  Study was completed to see how often mothers interacted with their children.  England researchers reported active interaction with parents produce a higher degree of social development for the child.  The social interactions reported parents promoting play, reading, and storytelling. 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23902453

I wanted to know more about viewing young children holistically and how children are viewed socially.  What I found was a story by Susan Greener and a collaborative blog by CHC (children holistic collaborative).  The views of Susan grabbed my attention because I am able to relate to her words and compare it to the way I was raised.  The writings focus on the child developing socially, especially with the assistance from parents.  Both views focus on helping children and parents empower themselves mentally, physically and spiritually.  CHC caught my attention because it is a shared blog used to help teachers, families and children. 

http://holistic-kids.net/

http://prevetteresearch.net/wp-content/2009/07/What-Is-Holistic-Child-Development.pdf

Consequences of Stress on Children's Development: Violence - Abuse

I am happy I was not abused by my intermediate family but I was physically abused by others as a child.  My intermediate family did whatever they could to protect me while I was in their care.  This is why as a new mother I will do what I can to protect my family at all times.  A positive family is a good support system.  I survived because of the continuous love I received from my family.  I didn't truly deal with what happen and learn to release the pain until I was a young adult.  The experience may cause me to be over protective of my family and myself.  I also learned I can only do what I can to protect them but with the help of prayer.







A Praying Family

 

 

 

Canada's Children

Abuse is reported all over the world.  Many families experience abuse/violence regardless of their ethnicity.  Report has shown more children decease from violence either accidental or deliberate.   I read upon the abuse of children in Canada.  Study has shown the impact of abuse is higher with girls than boys in Canada.  Maltreatment was found in preschools but more violence occurred in the homes.  Children that experience violence in their homes are more likely to display emotional disorders and hyperactivity.  Canada created a program that provide mental health assistance to everyone including children.  There is another program developed to help children deal with stress.  After dealing with stress in the home there are techniques provided to help children overcome fears, self-esteem, family break up, and it teaches them how to protect themselves.  It teaches parents and early childhood providers that children have stress.  Children learn how to deal with stress that may effect them physically, emotionally, and effect their mental health.  The psychology foundation of stress seems to be a caring program for kids and their families. The program teaches children how to interact with others, concentrate and learn.  I support anything that will help children learn how to deal with life challenges and help them face it with their heads held high, and not be afraid to try new things that will help them develop mentally and socially.   

 

Berger, K.  (2012).  The developing person through childhood (6^th ed.).  New York, NY:  Worth Publishers. 

 

Canadian mental health association.  (2013).

http://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/your-mental-health/children/

 

Child abuse prevention website. (2008). http://www.safekidsbc.ca/statistics.htm

 

Psychology foundation of Canada. (2012).  Kids have stress too!

http://psychologyfoundation.org/index.php/programs/kids-have-stress-too/

 

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH: BREASTFEEDING

 

I never knew how important it is to breastfeed until speaking with friends whom are now mothers.   The colostrum in the breast milk is the best nutrition the baby can receive within the first year.  The mother's breast milk will provide the baby the right amount of iron and vitamins which will help reduce sickness and provide necessary nutrients for the baby's brain and body. 

In other countries such as Africa, the mothers are encouraged to breastfeed if they are HIV positive. The reason is because the nutrients in the breast milk will help fight off infections the baby developed from his mother during pregnancy. 

 

 

Some mothers are not able to produce enough milk to feed their baby but I have learned through research and other mothers that there are ways to produce breast milk while you're pregnant.  There was a time in my life I wasn't sure if I should breastfeed.  I considered not breastfeeding because of the stories about painful breastfeeding.  I learned there are classes and readings on how to breastfeed.  I am glad to know the benefits of  breastfeeding because overall breastfeeding is not only beneficial to the baby but mothers benefit as well.   

Childbirth In my Life and Around the World

 

I don't know a lot about my personal birth so I will share my journey as a first time mother.  It was only a few months ago when I was pregnant with identical twin girls, Sarah and Sarai.  I developed all symptoms at least two months early because there were two babies growing inside of me, at a rapid pace.  It was amazing to experience everything two months earlier than a mother carrying one child.  I felt early movements and kicks.  The back pains increased because of the amount of weight I was carrying .  I had a lot of body fluid.  Although it hurt a few times, the one thing I truly enjoyed was being able to feel them move.  It was also exciting to see them developing during the ultrasounds that were provided on large screens.  Sadly, I had a cesarean at five months because of complications.  After delivery I saw their skin was developing perfect, they had long feet, black hair, slanted eyes, long slender bodies that weighed a little over two pounds and one baby had what look like my side burns.  Carrying one child or more is not easy because complications may occur at any time.  Because we were not aware the girls were not in two separate sacs to protect them, the umbilical cord knotted which caused no air to enter into their lungs.  My first experience taught me if the girls were born during that time there would have been complications keeping them alive and a challenge helping them develop due to the lost of blood and air circulation.  I didn't want the lost to discourage me, so from last January's lost to now, I am happy to say I am three months pregnant with one baby (gender is unknown).  The experience is different because I am far from the size I was with the twins.  When I first went to the doctor at seven to eight weeks they told us to come back because they saw a sac but no baby was visual to hear an heartbeat.  We later heard a hard beat and the baby is doing fine.    



African Mother and Child-by: B Sylphir

 





I have always been interested in what I see on television concerning African mothers and the type of prenatal care they are provided.  I focused on south Africa and learned there are good facilities but the care provided by the midwife and nurses is not good care.  One report stated many of the mothers are abused or ignored by the clinics in their time of need.  The mothers do not receive proper prenatal care and may be abused during delivery.  The death rate of African mothers is high and the babies are at risk of not receiving proper care. I learned the care is different in other countries and the care provided in the U.S. is not the same care provided in South Africa.  Even though I lost my first born children, I am grateful because I was treated with the upmost respect by physicians and nurses during and after my pregnancy.  I received the necessary care and hope one day other mothers every where are able to receive the care they need regardless of the cost.

 

http://www.africanoutlookonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2503:women-giving-birth-in-safrica-are-pinched-slapped-by-nurses-reports&catid=99:outlookscroller

African Outlook Online Copyright © 2011 Kalahari Media   

Teachers Code of Ethics

These codes of ethics represent the type of preschool I would love to be a part of. In my opinion the importance of a preschool and how it is developed will involve the type of learning environment, type of protection offered to the child, the respect of the families and their full involvement.

When we have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect, we shall report it to the appropriate community agency and follow up to ensure that appropriate action has been taken. When appropriate, parents or guardians will be informed that the referral will be or has been made. --NAEYC CODE OF ETHICS


We shall demonstrate our respect and appreciation for all families’ beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture relative to their nurturance and support of their children toward achieving meaningful and relevant priorities and outcomes families’ desire for themselves and their children.

--Code of Ethics of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC)

As an individual who works with young children, I commit myself to furthering the values of early childhood education as they are reflected in the ideals and principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. To the best of my ability I will…
*protect * respect* serve * stay engage* be open* continue to learn*honor

--NAEYC CODE OF ETHICS

Early Childhood Educational Resources

Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices

• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
• NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://community.fpg.unc.edu/sites/community.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/FPG_Snapshot_N33_EvidenceBasedPractice_09-2006.pdf
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42-53.
  Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title. 

Part 2: Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-Being

• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
• Websites:
• • World Forum Foundation
    http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
    This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment on this webpage
  • World Organization for Early Childhood Education
    http://www.omep-usnc.org/
    Read about OMEP's mission.
  • Association for Childhood Education International
    http://acei.org/
    Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.

Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
  http://www.naeyc.org/
• The Division for Early Childhood
  http://www.dec-sped.org/
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
  http://www.zerotothree.org/
• WESTED
  http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
• Harvard Education Letter
  http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
• FPG Child Development Institute
  http://www.fpg.unc.edu/
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conference
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
• HighScope
  http://www.highscope.org/
• Children's Defense Fund
  http://www.childrensdefense.org/
• Center for Child Care Workforce
  http://www.ccw.org/
• Council for Exceptional Children
  http://www.cec.sped.org/
• Institute for Women's Policy Research
  http://www.iwpr.org/
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
  http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
• National Child Care Association
  http://www.nccanet.org/
• National Institute for Early Education Research
  http://nieer.org/
• Pre[K]Now
  http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067
• Voices for America's Children
  http://www.voices.org/
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/

Part 4: Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library
Tip: Use the A-to-Z e-journal list to search for specific journal titles. (Go to "How Do I...?", select "Tips for Specific Formats and Resources," and then "e-journals" to find this search interface.)

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

Resources about Early Childhood Education that interest me:

Weblink:

Early Childhood Education (2013) Different Learning Styles. Retrieved from http://www.earlychildhoodeducation.com/resources/different-learning-styles/


Book Title:

Caulkin, Lucy McCormick (2001) The Art of Teaching Reading New York, NY: Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers, INC.


Article:
 Rosengren, C. (2010, February 4). Does having passion for your work even matter? U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved August 3, 2013 from http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2010/02/04/does-passion-for-work-even-matter