Infancy: Learning to Trust
This is the most frequent distress signal in newborns.
What is crying?
This nickname describes the intense independence of this stage.
What are the terrible twos?
Children at this age often tell these exaggerated stories.
What are tall tales?
Children feel confident when they compare this way with others.
What is favorably?
Teens want independence but still value this.
What is the security of home?
Comforting a baby long enough for them to calm down helps them to develop_____?
What is trust/security?
Giving ____ helps prevent power struggles.
What are choices?
By age four, children can ride this three‑wheeled vehicle.
What is a tricycle?
By age eight, children often have this social relationship.
What is a best friend?
By age 14, teens are often idealistic, impulsive, and ____.
What is intense?
A parent who does _____ frequently is less likely to form a secure attachment.
What is handing the distressed child to the other parent?
Parents should organize their house so toddlers can do this safely.
What is explore/run/climb?
Parents should use firmness while allowing children to test themselves within ______.
What are clearly defined boundaries?
Parents should involve children in creating these family guidelines.
What are rules, expectations, limits, and consequences?
Parents should relinquish this gradually as teens mature.
What is control?
Children of unresponsive parents often feel this way about themselves.
What is unwanted/unloved/unworthy?
At this age, “Because I said so” is usually sufficient because children do not need this.
What is an explanation?
Children at this stage often struggle to choose between two things because they want _____.
What is both?
Parents should be aware of the influence of this on children during these years.
What is the media?
Teens look to this group for socially acceptable behavior.
What are peers?
Name one unhealthy coping behavior children may turn to when trust is not developed.
What is excessive TV, compulsive eating, sexual indulgence, or drug abuse?
Ignoring misbehavior or imposing these usually works well for discipline.
What are consequences?
Nightmares are common at this age. Name one other emotional pattern typical of this stage.
What is tumultuous emotions, love/resentment swings, rudeness, or arguing?
Name one reason preteens may experience emotional roller coasters.
What is puberty, changing friendships, appearance concerns, or shifting identity?
Name one sign a teen feels incapable and unaccepted.
What is confusion, uncertainty, rebellion, disrespect, or defiance?