Supporting language
True or False: A child's brain develops the most in the first three years of life.
True
At this age, is Addison able to recognize her own name?
yes
why is it important to limit the amount of sugar Addison has?
avoiding unhealthy amounts of fat and salt, overall health, tooth health.
When does a child usually have all their baby teeth?
By age 3
What is something you can do everyday to support Addisons language development?
talking, laughing, playing, reading etc.
why is repetition important?
when a child hears a word numerous times, they begin to learn the word and how to say them.
is it important to have a predictable routine? and why?
yes, having a preditable routine helps addison to know what to expect next.
What are two things you can do to make sure you are taking care of Addisons teeth?
Brushing, dentist, limiting sugar etc.
Is Addison able to understand more words than she can say?
Yes
how can you make a book more fun and exciting for Addison?
asking her questions, naming pictures, making sure the story is simple and predictable.
what are some questions that you can ask her pediatrician?
eating habits, car seat safety, toilet training, language development, vaccines, developmental milestones
how much toothpaste should you use?
rice grain amount
Why is Two Way Talk important?
teaching two-way communication.
Why is important to label Addison's emotions for her?
by repeating the word you are helping her learn a new feeling word, and your supporting the emotion.
Why is it important for Addison to go to the pediatrician?
overall health, check for hearing loss, ear infections, trouble with vision, lead poisoning
what can too much fluoride cause?
white spots on her teeth "fluorosis"
What is an example of communication that does not involve words?
smile, staring at your face, reaching for you, babble and coo
What are the steps to two-way talk?
1. Watch and listen
2. let her know you care
3. describe her world
4. wait for her response
5. keep the conversation going
how many hours should Addison be sleeping at this age?
10 hours in a 24-hour period
what are some benefits to brushing daily?
prevents cavities, encourages healthy eating habits, helps child learn self care skills etc.