Developmental Stages
Waht stage is from birth to about 2 years old?
Infancy
What is the main emotional task of infants?
Bonding/attachment
What is the main social task of infants?
Learning trust
Name one foundation of healthy parenting
Love / rules / sensitivity
What is a key part of good communication?
listening
What stage includes ages 2 to 6?
Early Childhood
What do children learn emotionally in early childhood?
Understanding and expressing feelings
What do children learn socially in early childhood?
Form relationships outside family
What type of parenting is too strict and controlling?
Overly strict parenting
What is “active listening”?
Repeating/paraphrasing what was heard
What stage is roughy ages 7 to 11
Preadolescence
What emotional task happens in preadolescence?
Developing a sense of competence/self-image
What develops intellectually in preadolescence?
Morality (sense of right and wrong)
What happens with inconsistent rules?
Confusion and poor behavior
Name one communication roadblock
Blaming / lecturing / shaming / not letting child talk
What stage involves puberty and identity development
Why are adolescents often moody?
Rapid emotional and physical changes
What is a major social task in adolescence?
Developing identity
What is more effective than punishment?
Praise
What should parents focus on instead of blame?
Problem solving
Name all five stages of development
infancy, early childhood, preadolescence, adolescence, adulthood
What may happen if emotional tasks are not completed?
Problems later in life
What happens if trust is not learned early?
Distrust in others/world
What should parents praise?
Effort, not just success
Why do teens challenge parents?
To develop independence