Preparing for a Baby
Are babies expensive? What are some things you learned when budgeting for your first year of baby expenses?
Examples:
- Diapers
- Food
- etc
--> Average cost per 8-20 thousand $$
Why do babies have survival and practice reflexes?
What's the difference?
Babies have reflexes to help them survive (survival reflex) the first portion of their life, as their brains are not fully developed OR to give them blueprints (practice reflex) for later development.
What is an INFANT?
A young child aged ~0-12 months
in their earliest stage of development.
(RAPID development)
What is a TODDLER?
A young child aged 1-3 years old (12-36 months) who is learning or has recently learned to walk.
Think of 3 separate games, activities, or play that could help a child develop:
1) Imagination
2) Fine Motor Skills
3) Language and social skills (rule following, listening to instructions, communicating)
1) Playing pretend (ex: dress-up) or creatively.
2) Using beads to make necklaces, drawing or colouring.
3) Any game - especially if they take on a leadership role.
Are names important?
In our lesson we learned that:
- Names are the first thing people learn about us; they impact the way people see us.
- Names / meanings are culturally significant (or significant for the family)
- Names can influence a person's personality/self-understanding.
Which BABY REFLEX is this? Is it a survival or practice reflex?
The baby turns its head when the cheek is touched (anticipating food).
ROOTING -- Survival (to acquire food)
What is TEETHING (Physical Milestone)?
TEETHING is a painful process when teeth grow in and kids may refuse food or get sick because of it → cold and soft foods are best!
What are the terrible twos? Why is TODDLER INDEPENDENCE important?
The "terrible twos" is a normal developmental stage where toddlers transition from relying on parents to seeking autonomy. It is characterized by boundary-testing, temper tantrums, and the frequent use of the word "no".
Children must learn on their own to built autonomy and confidence. Otherwise, they may develop shame and doubt in their abilities that last into adulthood.
What are some potential hazards in a kitchen for a baby?
Kitchen: Utensils, appliances, chemicals, garbage, small items, etc
Which BABY REFLEX is this? Is it a survival or practice reflex?
Baby tightly grips your finger.
Palmer Grasp -- Practice (later --> fine motor skills)
TRUE or FALSE:
Intellectual, physical, emotional and social learning are all connected. One can't happen without the other.
TRUE
How do children learn? Think of the 4 ways:
1)
2)
3)
4)
1) Incidental Learning: sees and understands results of accidental actions
2) Imitative Learning: learns skills and behaviour by watching and imitating others
3) Trial and Error Learning: child tries several solutions to a problem
4) Directed Learning: child is taught either formally or informally
What are some potential hazards in a living room and/or kitchen for a baby?
Living Room: Furniture (Falling), small objects, sharp corners, etc
Bedroom: Crib (not correct heights), curtains, drawers/shelves, etc
Children develop in three ways:
1) Head to...
2)
3)
1) Head to toe (ex: Turn head before walking)
2) Near to far: trunk outward (ex: wave arms before grab with hand)
3) Simple to complex (ex: eat with hands before using utensils)
What is the difference between a MASS motor skills and a FINE motor skill? Provide an example of each.
The fundamental difference is that:
gross motor skills involve large body movements using major muscle groups (arms, legs, torso) --> Running
fine motor skills require precise, controlled movements using smaller muscles (hands, fingers, wrists) --> using a pencil
Why are toddlers considered "little scientists"?
Piaget believed that children take an active role in the learning process, acting much like little scientists as they perform experiments, make observations, and learn about the world.